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Andrews v. TRW Inc.
Jury must decide whether identity theft is common enough that credit reporting agency should disclose credit information because last name matches social security number on file.
Business Law Nov. 14, 2001
Andrews v. TRW Inc.
Jury must decide whether identity theft is common enough that credit reporting agency should disclose credit information because last name matches social security number on file.
Business Law Nov. 13, 2001
Thrifty Oil Co. v. Superior Court
Gasoline station's two- tier pricing system did not constitute unlawful surcharge.
Business Law Nov. 12, 2001
Salvador Guijosa v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
When jury's verdict isn't supported by substantial evidence, court correctly sets verdict aside and grants judgment as matter of law to defendant.
Business Law Oct. 18, 2001
Rental Equipment Inc. v. McDaniel Builders Inc.
Rental equipment company cannot enforce mechanic's lien when prior estimate was drastically lower than amount of lien.
Business Law Sep. 12, 2001
Oregel v. American Isuzu Motors Inc.
Substantial evidence supports jury's verdict that car manufacturer violated Consumer Warranty Act by refusing to repurchase car with persistent oil leak.
Business Law Sep. 11, 2001
Vanderbeek v. Vernon Corporation
Damages in wrongful attachment case include missed opportunity to purchase stock at certain price.
Business Law Sep. 5, 2001
Sonoco Products Co. v. Johnson
Evidence in record supported award of compensatory and punitive damages for misappropriation of trade secrets.
Business Law Aug. 1, 2001
Breaker v. Corrosion Control Corp.
Arbitration clause in purchase agreement requires arbitration of certain counterclaims.
Business Law Aug. 1, 2001
Waskel v. Guaranty National Corp.
Employees are entitled to mandatory indemnification for attorney fees under terms of corporate documents.
Business Law Jul. 31, 2001
De La Rosa v. Western Funding, Inc.
Assignee of consumer credit sale is entitled to charge 21% interest under Uniform Consumer Credit Code.
Business Law Jul. 30, 2001
Royal Foods Co. Inc. v. RJR Holdings Inc.
Restaurants that buy wholesale quantities of perishable agricultural commodities are dealers under Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
Business Law Jul. 25, 2001
Svendsen v. Stock
Although not covered by seller disclosure statute, real estate agents who independently know of property defects may be liable to buyers.
Business Law May 28, 2001
Wright v. Jeckle
Doctor who marketed diet drugs may be sued under Consumer Protection Act.
Business Law May 13, 2001
Security State Bank v. Burk
Where factual dispute exists whether creditor liquidated debtor's assets in commercially reasonable manner, summary judgment enforcing personal guaranty is not proper.
Business Law May 4, 2001
King v. Western United Assurance Co.
When full value is given, resale of real estate contract at discount is not usury if interest is not usurious.
Business Law Apr. 26, 2001
Dwyer v. J.I. Kislak Mortgage Corp.
Mortgage payoff statement including miscellaneous charges has capacity to deceive reasonable consumers and violates Washington Consumer Protection Act.
Business Law Apr. 25, 2001
Keybank v. Mascarenas
Merchant to whom goods are consigned may transfer property to buyers in the ordinary course of business.
Business Law Apr. 19, 2001
Morris v. Askeland Enterprises, Inc.
Punitive damages are not available for claims brought under Colorado Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act.
Business Law Apr. 19, 2001
Weisgram v. Marley Co.
Order
Business Law Mar. 25, 2001
People v. Servantes
Federal law does not preempt state and local regulation of towing companies when purpose of regulation is to promote public safety.
Business Law Mar. 13, 2001
State of Colorado v. The Cash Now Store, Inc.
Payment to taxpayers in exchange for the right to receive income tax refunds not subject to Uniform Consumer Credit Code.
Business Law Mar. 2, 2001
Prestige Limited Partnership v. East Bay Car Wash Partners
Creditor who incorrectly sued guarantor instead of foreclosing on property may still seek to recover underlying debt.
Business Law Mar. 1, 2001
Atascadero Factory Outlets Inc. v. Augustini & Wheeler LLP
Firm that performed services under contingency agreement may not disrupt priority of secured creditors who benefited from services.
Business Law Oct. 26, 2000
Sal Leasing Inc. v. State of Arizona
Transactions involving sale and lease back of automobiles are subject to consumer loan law.
Business Law Oct. 15, 2000
Kraus v. Trinity Management Services Inc.
Disgorgement into fluid recovery fund is not remedy available in representative Unfair Competition Law actions.
Business Law Sep. 26, 2000
Cortez v. Purolator Air Filtration Products Co.
While disgorgement to fluid recovery fund isn't permitted, defendant may be compelled to restore unpaid wages to present and former employees.
Business Law Sep. 26, 2000
In re Chapter 12 Estate of Harris
Presumption of ownership can be rebutted by showing that parties did not intend to transfer ownership.
Business Law Aug. 7, 2000
C.A.R. Transportation Brokerage Company Inc. v. Darden Restaurants Inc.
Subcontracting motor carrier's driver can allocate liability for freight charges under Interstate Commerce Act by signing waiver form presented by cosignor.
Business Law Aug. 5, 2000
Nissan Fire & Marine Insurance Co. v. Fritz Companies Inc.
Under Warsaw Convention, evidence that carrier didn't receive written notice within seven days of receipt of goods does not defeat claim against shipper.
Business Law Jun. 29, 2000