| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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05-16763
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Taylor v. Westly
Plaintiffs, who lost securities to escheat, are entitled to preliminary injunction based on probability of success and irreparable injury. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 8, 2007 | |
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04-17571
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Zamani v. Carnes
Motion to strike plaintiffs' causes of action under California's anti-SLAPP statute properly denied where plaintiffs demonstrate probability of success on their claims. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 8, 2007 | |
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05-15084
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Carnes v. Zamani
Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 69(a) applies in diversity action to render post-judgment request for attorney fees untimely under California law. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 8, 2007 | |
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04-56389
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Gupta v. Thai Airways International Ltd.
Court has jurisdiction to consider district court's decision that res judicata did not apply to case involving dispute between airline and passenger. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 8, 2007 | |
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05-16763
|
Taylor v. Westly
Plaintiffs, who lost securities to escheat, are entitled to preliminary injunction based on probability of success and irreparable injury. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 8, 2007 | |
|
05-15084
|
Carnes v. Zamani
Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 69(a) applies in diversity action to render post-judgment request for attorney fees untimely under California law. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 8, 2007 | |
|
04-17571
|
Zamani v. Carnes
Motion to strike plaintiffs' causes of action under California's anti-SLAPP statute properly denied where plaintiffs demonstrate probability of success on their claims. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 8, 2007 | |
|
04-56389
|
Gupta v. Thai Airways International Ltd.
Court has jurisdiction to consider district court's decision that res judicata did not apply to case involving dispute between airline and passenger. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 8, 2007 | |
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B187802
|
Wood v. Santa Monica Escrow Co.
Unilateral fee shifting statute prevents successful defendants in claim of financial abuse of elder from recovering attorney fees. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 8, 2007 | |
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B191115
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People v. International Fidelity Insurance Co.
Trial court does not lack jurisdiction to declare forfeiture of bail bond provided by surety. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 7, 2007 | |
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C053568
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Drybread v. Chipain Chiropractic Corp.
Limitation precluding attorney fees on contract claims does not apply to prevailing party in dismissed unlawful detainer action sounded in tort. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 2007 | |
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B187802
|
Wood v. Santa Monica Escrow Co.
Unilateral fee shifting statute prevents successful defendants in claim of financial abuse of elder from recovering attorney fees. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 2007 | |
|
B191115
|
People v. International Fidelity Insurance Co.
Trial court does not lack jurisdiction to declare forfeiture of bail bond provided by surety. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 6, 2007 | |
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C053568
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Drybread v. Chipain Chiropractic Corp.
Limitation precluding attorney fees on contract claims does not apply to prevailing party in dismissed unlawful detainer action sounded in tort. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 6, 2007 | |
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05-56261
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield v. Unity Outpatient Surgery Center Inc.
District court fails to provide reasoning in granting stay to defendants allegedly involved in fraudulent billing of medical insurance for unnecessary medical services. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 5, 2007 | |
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02-17413
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NASD Dispute Resolution Inc. v. Judicial Council of the State of California
District court judgment dismissing suit involving more comprehensive California ethical standards for commercial arbitrators, is vacated. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 5, 2007 | |
|
H030099
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H.B. Fuller Co. v. Doe
'Oblique averments' warning employees to maintain confidentiality of information disclosed in town hall meeting do not justify keeping documents under seal. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 5, 2007 | |
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02-17413
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NASD Dispute Resolution Inc. v. Judicial Council of the State of California
District court judgment dismissing suit involving more comprehensive California ethical standards for commercial arbitrators, is vacated. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 5, 2007 | |
|
B187256
|
Hollywood Screentest of America Inc. v. NBC Universal Inc.
Trial court properly grants summary judgment in favor of NBC in dispute over reality television show. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 5, 2007 | |
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H030099
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H.B. Fuller Co. v. Doe
'Oblique averments' warning employees to maintain confidentiality of information disclosed in town hall meeting do not justify keeping documents under seal. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 5, 2007 | |
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05-56261
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield v. Unity Outpatient Surgery Center Inc.
District court fails to provide reasoning in granting stay to defendants allegedly involved in fraudulent billing of medical insurance for unnecessary medical services. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 4, 2007 | |
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B182525
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Fergus v. Songer
Award of attorney fees reinstated where jury's verdict is deemed not 'against law.' |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 1, 2007 | |
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B182525
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Fergus v. Songer
Award of attorney fees reinstated where jury's verdict is deemed not 'against law.' |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 1, 2007 | |
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B190711
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Eternity Investments Inc. v. Brown
$36,575 arbitration award in dispute over home improvement contract must stand, as homeowners fail to bring timely petition to challenge the award. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 31, 2007 | |
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B182885
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Manco Contracting Co. v. Bezdikian
Lawsuit to domesticate multimillion dollar foreign judgment not time barred where judgment not 'final' until appellate court adjudicates under Qatari law. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 31, 2007 | |
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C051841
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McAdams v. Monier Inc.
Class treatment is appropriate mechanism in case where plaintiff alleged failure to disclose defective roof tiles. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 31, 2007 | |
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B190711
|
Eternity Investments Inc. v. Brown
$36,575 arbitration award in dispute over home improvement contract must stand, as homeowners fail to bring timely petition to challenge the award. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 31, 2007 | |
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B182885
|
Manco Contracting Co. v. Bezdikian
Lawsuit to domesticate multimillion dollar foreign judgment not time barred where judgment not 'final' until appellate court adjudicates under Qatari law. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 31, 2007 | |
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04-35182
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Baker v. Exxon Mobile Corp.
Where ratio of punitive damages to economic harm was disproportionate, award imposed on oil company was reduced to $2.5 billion to reflect mitigating factors. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 30, 2007 | |
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C048310
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Lee v. Swansboro Country Property Owners Association
Motion to quash subpoena filed seven days before debtor's examination is timely and reasonably made under Code of Civil Procedure Section 1987.1. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 30, 2007 |
