Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B138546
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Beroiz v. Wahl
California's absolute privilege protecting communications occurring during litigation applies to conduct in Mexico thereby making summary judgment appropriate in defamation case. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 4, 2001 | |
B136005
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Malone v. Equitas Reinsurance Limited, et al.
Personal jurisdiction does not exist when foreign insurance company does not solicit business or have sufficient contacts in California. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jan. 4, 2001 | |
96-36038
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The Exxon Valdez Icicle Seafoods Inc v. Baker
Exxon is not required to reveal cede back agreement embodied in settlement agreement to jury during punitive damages phase of trial. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jan. 3, 2001 | |
99-55165
|
Evanns v. AT&T Corp., Pacific Bell Inc., MCI Telecommunications Corp.
Filed-rate doctrine bars consumer from stating federal or state claim attacking carrier's pass through of FCC imposed fee. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jan. 3, 2001 | |
D035245
|
Stoney Brook I Homeowners Assn. v. Superior Court (Diehl)
Court's order requiring physician to allow temporary personnel access to patient files in order to compile compensation summary is excessively intrusive. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jan. 3, 2001 | |
B134916
|
Fuller v. Tucker
Plaintiff who was unaware of doctor's connection to injury may amend complaint after statute of limitations expires. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jan. 3, 2001 | |
C028706
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International Billing Services Inc. v. Emigh
When confidentially agreement awards attorney fees to company only, employees upon prevailing, are entitled to attorney fees award pursuant to statue. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jan. 3, 2001 | |
99-35377
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Western Center for Journalism v. Cederquist
Media foundation's lawsuit against IRS alleging retaliatory audit must be filed within one year limitations period. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jan. 2, 2001 | |
00-1109
|
Moore v. Cooksey
Order |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 28, 2000 | |
99-2081
|
Ag Services of America v. Nielsen
Order |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 28, 2000 | |
00-1142
|
Hinton v. Franck
Order |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 28, 2000 | |
99-7110
|
Dry v. U.S.
Tribal member's constitutional and tort claims against federal, tribal, and city officials are baseless and appropriately dismissed. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 28, 2000 | |
99-5232
|
Humphreys v. Fuselier
Order |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 28, 2000 | |
00-2213
|
Keaveney v. Bisbee
Order |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 28, 2000 | |
00-6233
|
Harmon v. Davis
Order |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 28, 2000 | |
99-4174
|
Mineral v. Yue
Order |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 20, 2000 | |
B133625
|
Roman v. County of Los Angeles
Complaint may not be dismissed as untimely if it is unclear when the alleged misconduct occurred. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 7, 2000 | |
00-4057
|
Jenkins v. Babbitt
Order |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 7, 2000 | |
99-3329
|
Gschwind v. Cessna Aircraft Co.
Court order based upon erroneous interpretation of jurisdictional law does not render judgment void. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 7, 2000 | |
99-2308
|
City of Hobbs v. Nutmeg Insurance Co.
Order |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 7, 2000 | |
00-6150
|
Trammell v. Sawyer
Order |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 5, 2000 | |
00-6130
|
Evitt v. Durland
Order |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 5, 2000 | |
B133413
|
Thomas v. Gordon
Plaintiff who had no property interest in corporation may not sue accountant for failing to keep her apprised of financial affairs. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 3, 2000 | |
B138964
|
Save Open Space Santa Monica Mountains v. Superior Court (County of Los Angeles)
Court allows limited discovery by party opposing attorney fees under California's 'private attorney general' statute. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 30, 2000 | |
B136093
|
People v. One Ruger .22-Caliber Pistol
Forfeiture of firearms belonging to individual detained for possible mental disorder does not violate due process. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 30, 2000 | |
B134963
|
Hahn v. Superior Court (Specialty Restaurants Corp.)
Writ of supersedeas staying enforcement of portion of judgment pending appeal is appropriate when party appears to ignore applicability of statutory provisions. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 30, 2000 | |
B138546
|
Beroiz v. Wahl
California's absolute privilege protecting communications occurring during litigation applies to conduct in Mexico thereby making summary judgment appropriate in defamation case. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 30, 2000 | |
G021049
|
Shaw v. Hughes Aircraft Co.
Aggrieved nonparty who moves for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and new trial has standing to appeal. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 29, 2000 | |
G021049
|
Shaw v. Hughes Aircraft
Aggrieved nonparty who moves for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and new trial has standing to appeal. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 29, 2000 | |
99-3184
|
Price v. Western Resources, Inc.
Court upholds summary judgment where plaintiff fails to request for more discovery time by affidavit. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 21, 2000 |