Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B213636
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Scalzo v. American Express Co.
Litigation privilege does not protect defendant who impermissibly obtained plaintiff's credit card information where claimed damages were unrelated to litigation. |
Torts |
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Jun. 1, 2010 | |
B217398
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Barragan v. County of Los Angeles
Claimant who fails to contact counsel due to physical disability within required timeframe following accrual of cause of action may establish excusable neglect. |
Torts |
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May 27, 2010 | |
B210211
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Whitmire v. Ingersoll-Rand Co.
Plaintiff fails to prove triable issue of fact regarding exposure to asbestos for which company was responsible. |
Torts |
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May 23, 2010 | |
04-17485
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Pintos v. Pacific Creditors Association
Agency is liable for furnishing credit report to collect debt unrelated to 'credit transaction' but may seal confidential documents for good cause. |
Torts |
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May 23, 2010 | |
E048536
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Amerigas Propane LP v. Landstar Ranger Inc.
Triable issue exists concerning motor carrier’s alleged liability under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to manufacturer of load for driver’s injury. |
Torts |
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May 19, 2010 | |
B209176
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Camp v. State of California
Officer does not owe duty to injured passenger where officer's failure to assess injury did not alter risk of harm. |
Torts |
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May 18, 2010 | |
09-55093
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FTC v. Neovi Inc.
Website causes substantial injury under Federal Trade Commission Act where it creates and delivers unverified checks for fraudsters and con artists. |
Torts |
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May 16, 2010 | |
S162029
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Boeken v. Philip Morris USA Inc.
Widow's wrongful death action against cigarette manufacturer is barred because former loss of consortium action involved same primary right. |
Torts |
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May 13, 2010 | |
B209178
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S.M. v. Los Angeles Unified School District
Cause of action for school district’s negligent supervision accrues when child is aware that teacher’s conduct is wrong. |
Torts |
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May 13, 2010 | |
08-1529
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Hui v. Castaneda
U.S. Public Health Service personnel have absolute immunity from medical negligence claim against United States under Federal Tort Claims Act. |
Torts |
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May 4, 2010 | |
B215298
|
The Luckman Partnership Inc. v. Superior Court (Ramsey)
Patent deficiency in design claim is barred by statute of limitations where danger is common experience and warning is effective. |
Torts |
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Apr. 28, 2010 | |
B208214
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Walton v. William Powell Co.
Products liability claim fails where plaintiff’s lung cancer stemmed entirely from exposure to asbestos-laden products unrelated to defendant’s products. |
Torts |
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Apr. 26, 2010 | |
B215102
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Fulton v. Medical Board of California
Medical Board is required to disclose disciplinary information regarding former California physicians' license holders. |
Torts |
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Apr. 26, 2010 | |
C060744
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Lane v. City of Sacramento
Summary judgment is improper where city's evidence of street divider’s safety is insufficient to show that condition of public property was safe. |
Torts |
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Apr. 20, 2010 | |
A123009
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All One God Faith Inc. v. Organic and Sustainable Industry Standards Inc.
Anti-SLAPP motion to strike unfair competition claim against trade association, which sought definition of 'organic' for personal care products, is properly denied. |
Torts |
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Apr. 15, 2010 | |
B210693
|
Regents of University of California v. Superior Court (Waters)
UC Regents do not owe duty to children of deceased, whose body was voluntarily donated to UCLA Willed Body Program. |
Torts |
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Apr. 9, 2010 | |
H033148
|
Melton v. Boustred
Advertising party with open invitation on networking website does not constitute active conduct increasing risk of harm to party-attendees. |
Torts |
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Apr. 5, 2010 | |
B211127
|
Diaz v. Carcamo
Employer whose worker caused automobile injury can be held responsible for injuries under both vicarious liability and negligent hiring and retention theories. |
Torts |
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Mar. 30, 2010 | |
A123726
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Seabright Insurance Co. v. U.S. Airways Inc.
Hirer is liable for injuries suffered by independent contractor’s employee where hirer contributed to injury by failing to provide guards for conveyors. |
Torts |
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Mar. 30, 2010 | |
B211052
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Agbeti v. Los Angeles Unified School District
School’s duty to exercise reasonable supervision of children on school grounds extends to after-school programs. |
Torts |
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Mar. 29, 2010 | |
08-35592
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Daniel v. Coleman Co. Inc.
Heater manufacturer does not have post-sale duty to warn where no new risks arose after point of sale. |
Torts |
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Mar. 29, 2010 | |
08-55443
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Hilton v. Hallmark Cards
Anti-SLAPP motion is denied where card's image of Paris Hilton saying, 'that's hot,' constituted free speech in relation to public issue. |
Torts |
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Mar. 23, 2010 | |
E047454
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Jordan v. Superstar Sandcars
Plaintiff fails to bring action to trial within five year statute of limitations for action regarding allegedly defective dune buggies. |
Torts |
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Mar. 21, 2010 | |
H033287
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McGuan v. Endovascular Technologies Inc.
Medical Device Amendments of 1976 preempt state claims alleging injuries based on safety of medical devices approved by FDA. |
Torts |
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Mar. 10, 2010 | |
G039916
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Catsouras v. Dept. of California Highway Patrol
Police officers owe duty of care to family of teenager decapitated in automobile accident where they e-mailed graphic pictures of accident to family and friends. |
Torts |
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Mar. 2, 2010 | |
G041666
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Phan v. Pham
Defendant is not liable for defamation where he did not materially contribute to illegality of Internet message when forwarding e-mail. |
Torts |
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Feb. 28, 2010 | |
E047593
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Lobo v. Tamco
Employer may be liable for death caused by employee's negligent driving while leaving work where employee made his car available to employer. |
Torts |
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Feb. 25, 2010 | |
B211127
|
Diaz v. Carcamo
Employer whose worker caused automobile injury can be held responsible for injuries under both vicarious liability and negligent hiring and retention theories. |
Torts |
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Feb. 25, 2010 | |
B217578
|
Drum v. San Fernando Valley Bar Association
Bar association does not violate unfair competition law by denying sale of membership list to mediator competing with some of its members. |
Torts |
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Feb. 24, 2010 | |
B211968
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Steroid Hormone Product Cases
Trial court erroneously denies class certification where company allegedly sold unlawful steroids in its products. |
Torts |
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Feb. 9, 2010 |