Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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06-35437
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Gardner v. Martino
Talk show host's claim that business lied to consumer is nonactionable opinion made in reliance on caller's statements. |
Torts |
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Apr. 26, 2009 | |
07-56643
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Rodriguez v. West Publishing Corp.
Adequacy of representation in class action satisfied where at least one class representative did not have conflict of interest. |
Torts |
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Apr. 23, 2009 | |
E045969
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The Mega Life and Health Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Closson)
Husband may not recover on tort claim for fraud based on deceased wife's health insurance policy. |
Torts |
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Apr. 16, 2009 | |
C058034
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K.J. v. Roman Catholic Bishop of Stockton
Childhood sexual abuse claim deemed untimely where lawsuit was filed outside of one-year 'revival window.' |
Torts |
|
Apr. 13, 2009 | |
G040605
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Greenberg v. Superior Court (Smith)
Psychiatrist improperly denied summary judgment where there was no evidence indicating client presented risk of harm to third party plaintiffs. |
Torts |
|
Apr. 10, 2009 | |
B209843
|
K.J. v. Arcadia Unified School District
Former student's government tort claim against school district for negligent supervision is timely pursuant to 'delayed discovery doctrine.' |
Torts |
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Apr. 8, 2009 | |
S153002
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Conroy v. The Regents of the University of California
Summary judgment proper where plaintiff fails to present substantial certainty that deceased husband's body was mishandled by UC Irvine's Willed Body Program. |
Torts |
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Apr. 7, 2009 | |
F054138
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Moreno v. Hanford Sentinel Inc.
Author who posted article on myspace.com cannot state cause of action for invasion of privacy. |
Torts |
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Apr. 6, 2009 | |
B210470
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Long Beach Memorial Medical Center v. Superior Court (Connors)
Court errs in finding settlement made in good faith where physician's payment was less than two percent of total amount. |
Torts |
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Apr. 3, 2009 | |
B210470
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Long Beach Memorial Medical Center v. Superior Court (Connors)
Court errs in finding settlement made in good faith where physician's payment was less than two percent of total amount. |
Torts |
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Mar. 30, 2009 | |
S149344
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Prince v. Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Utility's immunity from liability bars action for implied contractual indemnity arising from easement grant. |
Torts |
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Mar. 20, 2009 | |
A116792
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People v. Tri-Union Seafood LLC
Court upholds ruling that warning of reproductive toxicity not required since majority of methylmercury in canned tuna is 'naturally occurring.' |
Torts |
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Mar. 12, 2009 | |
06-1249
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Wyeth v. Levine
Inadequate warning claim not preempted by federal law because drug manufacturer may add or strengthen warnings without prior FDA approval. |
Torts |
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Mar. 5, 2009 | |
A116816
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Taylor v. Elliott Turbomachinery Co. Inc.
California law does not impose duty to warn of hazards inherent in defective products manufactured or supplied by third parties. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 3, 2009 | |
G039206
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Nguyen-Lam v. Cao
Amendment of complaint to demonstrate actual malice permissible where evidentiary submissions sufficient to demonstrate merits of claim. |
Torts |
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Mar. 3, 2009 | |
G038365
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Binns v. Westminster Memorial Park
Emotional distress foreseeable where defendant negligently buries a stranger's body in plaintiff's reserved plot. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 2, 2009 | |
B198778
|
Nazari v. Ayrapetyan
Medical testimony on examinations without certified interpreter admissible per Evidence Code Section 755.5 when testimony does not depend on communication with plaintiff. |
Torts |
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Mar. 2, 2009 | |
B201218
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Easterby v. Clark (Deledonne)
Expert testimony at trial that went beyond scope of deposition erroneously excluded. |
Torts |
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Mar. 2, 2009 | |
D051983
|
Brown v. Ransweiler
Police officer is not liable for bystander's injury when he shoots at suspect with belief that fellow officer is in imminent danger. |
Torts |
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Feb. 26, 2009 | |
07-55063
|
Martin v. Midwest Express Holdings Inc.
Federal Aviation Act does not preempt airline's indemnity claim stemming from airline passenger's state law claim that airstairs were defective. |
Torts |
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Feb. 10, 2009 | |
B205337
|
Jamgotchian v. Slender
Triable issue of fact exists as to whether racing steward is entitled to immunity where he prevented removal of horse from race. |
Torts |
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Feb. 10, 2009 | |
B197706
|
Tan v. Arnel Management Co.
Minimal security measures sought by plaintiffs lowered degree of foreseeability required by landlord to invoke duty of care. |
Torts |
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Feb. 2, 2009 | |
D052254
|
Dey v. Continental Central Credit
Debt collector's additional charge for services does not violate Unfair Competition Law. |
Torts |
|
Jan. 26, 2009 | |
B203093
|
Birke v. Oakwood Worldwide
Court improperly dismisses tenant's nuisance action alleging manager's failure to limit secondhand smoke in outdoor common areas of apartment complex. |
Torts |
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Jan. 13, 2009 | |
B201336
|
Ontiveros v. 24 Hour Fitness Corp.
Fitness center defeats product liability claim brought by member who sustained injuries on stair step machine. |
Torts |
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Dec. 22, 2008 | |
S152360
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Van Horn v. Watson
Good Samaritan who does not render emergency medical care is subject to liability for harm caused plaintiff. |
Torts |
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Dec. 19, 2008 | |
B203392
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Luna v. Vela
Assumption of risk does not bar claim against organizer of volleyball game who had duty not to increase risk of harm. |
Torts |
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Dec. 17, 2008 | |
02-56256
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Sarei v. Rio Tinto PLC
Alien Torts Statute case is remanded for determination of exhaustion requirement. |
Torts |
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Dec. 17, 2008 | |
B195725
|
Watanabe v. California Physicians' Service
Court properly instructs jury that Blue Shield is not vicariously liable for acts or omissions of direct medical care provider. |
Torts |
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Dec. 16, 2008 | |
07-562
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Altria Group Inc. v. Good
Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act does not preempt state-law fraud claim by smokers of 'light' cigarettes. |
Torts |
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Dec. 16, 2008 |