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Rodgers v. Sargent Controls & Aerospace
Party injured by asbestos exposure who was not represented in earlier litigation is not bound by doctrine of collateral estoppel.
Civil Procedure Apr. 23, 2006
Rodgers v. Sargent Controls & Aerospace
Party injured by asbestos exposure who was not represented in earlier litigation is not bound by doctrine of collateral estoppel.
Civil Procedure Apr. 23, 2006
Santos v. People of the Territory of Guam
Court is without jurisdiction to decide appeal because statute under which action had been properly filed was repealed.
Civil Procedure Apr. 11, 2006
Olaes v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.
Court's denial of defendant employer's motion to strike case is proper where defendant's sexual harassment investigation did not constitute public interest.
Civil Procedure Apr. 10, 2006
City of Los Angeles v. Animal Defense League
Petitions filed by city for its employees are not enforcement actions exempt from special motion to strike under anti-SLAPP statute.
Civil Procedure Apr. 10, 2006
Dias v. Elique
Issue preclusion is inappropriate where hearing found substantial evidence supported termination decision while plaintiffs had to prove claims by preponderance of evidence.
Civil Procedure Apr. 10, 2006
In re Microsoft I-V Cases
Trial court did not abuse its discretion in approving cy pres provision in settlement agreement for unclaimed settlement funds.
Civil Procedure Apr. 7, 2006
Beal Bank, SSB v. Arter & Hadden LLP
Limitations period for legal malpractice action is tolled as to attorney and attorney's former firm while attorney continues to represent client.
Civil Procedure Apr. 7, 2006
Barak v. The Quisenberry Law Firm
Defendant who does not obtain hearing within 30 days after service of anti-SLAPP motion must show court's docket required later hearing.
Civil Procedure Apr. 7, 2006
Colgan v. Leatherman Tool Group Inc.
Summary adjudication of liability under False Advertising Law is proper where tools represented as made in United States had parts made abroad.
Civil Procedure Apr. 7, 2006
Qwest Corp. v. City of Surprise
Claim of telecommunications provider operating under grant of territorial franchise is mooted by amendment of ordinance exempting provider from franchising and licensing requirements.
Civil Procedure Apr. 7, 2006
Christie v. City of El Centro
Accused's right to fair trial was compromised when presiding judge consulted previously disqualified judge in same case.
Civil Procedure Apr. 7, 2006
Biosense Webster Inc. v. Superior Court (Dowell)
Temporary restraining order is void where it prevents filing of action in any federal forum.
Civil Procedure Apr. 7, 2006
Endres v. Moran
Defendants are not awarded attorney fees where only conspiracy claim was stricken pursuant to their special motion to strike.
Civil Procedure Apr. 7, 2006
Gackstetter v. Frawley
Order denying summary judgment is reversible on appeal after jury verdict was in favor of nonmoving party where claim was barred.
Civil Procedure Apr. 7, 2006
Tuazon v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Non-resident manufacturer is subject to general jurisdiction where it has serious and long-standing in-state presence.
Civil Procedure Apr. 6, 2006
Hawthorne Savings F.S.B. v. Reliance Insurance Co. of Illinois
District court's refusal to abstain in case involving state law contract dispute was not abuse of discretion.
Civil Procedure Apr. 5, 2006
Arbaugh v. Y & H Corp.
Employee-numerosity requirement applicable to Title VII claim did not circumscribe federal court subject-matter jurisdiction.
Civil Procedure Apr. 3, 2006
In re Automobile Antitrust Cases
Personal jurisdiction over foreign vehicle manufacturers was properly denied for lack of evidence connecting manufacturers to alleged conspiracy.
Civil Procedure Mar. 29, 2006
Lee v. Fick
Parents sued by coach for libel, slander and interference with prospective economic advantage are entitled to grant of anti-SLAPP motion.
Civil Procedure Mar. 29, 2006
The New York Times Co. v. Superior Court (Wall Street Network LTD.)
Party's motion for reconsideration was properly denied for failure to base motion on new or different facts.
Civil Procedure Mar. 29, 2006
Carver v. Bonds
Foot specialist claiming Bay Area newspaper and baseball player defamed him failed to show challenged statements were false.
Civil Procedure Mar. 29, 2006
Ramona Unified School District v. Tsiknas
Defendant prevails under anti-SLAPP statute where abuse of process and barratry claims do not have probability of success.
Civil Procedure Mar. 29, 2006
City of Los Angeles v. Animal Defense League
Petitions filed by city for its employees are not enforcement actions exempt from special motion to strike under anti-SLAPP statute.
Civil Procedure Mar. 29, 2006
People v. Bhakta
State court proceeding may proceed upon remand pending appeal when remand order is not stayed.
Civil Procedure Mar. 29, 2006
Cathedral City Redevelopment Agency v. Stickles
In quick take eminent domain proceeding, trial court did not err in setting date of valuation on date of original deposit.
Civil Procedure Mar. 23, 2006
Ruiz v. Harbor View Community Association
Allegedly libelous letters sent to homeowner by homeowner's association were protected speech under anti-SLAPP statute.
Civil Procedure Mar. 23, 2006
Safeco Insurance Co. of Illinois v. Architectural Facades Unlimited Inc.
Filing motion for reconsideration did not extend time to file notice of appeal.
Civil Procedure Mar. 23, 2006
Major v. Silna
Defendant is awarded attorney fees under anti-SLAPP law because plaintiff failed to establish probability he would prevail on his claims.
Civil Procedure Mar. 23, 2006
Stewart v. Preston Pipeline Inc.
Under Evidence Code, settlement agreement was admissible and enforceable even though it was not signed personally by defendants.
Civil Procedure Mar. 23, 2006