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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 Jan. 4, 2001
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Moore v. Cooksey
Order
Civil Procedure Dec. 28, 2000
Ag Services of America v. Nielsen
Order
Civil Procedure Dec. 28, 2000
Hinton v. Franck
Order
Civil Procedure Dec. 28, 2000
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
Humphreys v. Fuselier
Order
Civil Procedure Dec. 28, 2000
Keaveney v. Bisbee
Order
Civil Procedure Dec. 28, 2000
Harmon v. Davis
Order
Civil Procedure Dec. 28, 2000
Mineral v. Yue
Order
Civil Procedure Dec. 20, 2000
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
Jenkins v. Babbitt
Order
Civil Procedure Dec. 7, 2000
Gschwind v. Cessna Aircraft Co.
Court order based upon erroneous interpretation of jurisdictional law does not render judgment void.
Civil Procedure Dec. 7, 2000
City of Hobbs v. Nutmeg Insurance Co.
Order
Civil Procedure Dec. 7, 2000
Trammell v. Sawyer
Order
Civil Procedure Dec. 5, 2000
Evitt v. Durland
Order
Civil Procedure Dec. 5, 2000
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Price v. Western Resources, Inc.
Court upholds summary judgment where plaintiff fails to request for more discovery time by affidavit.
Civil Procedure Nov. 21, 2000