| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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A094405
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Martin v. Szeto
Successful defendants should have been awarded attorney fees where slander action was brought in bad faith. |
Torts |
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Feb. 6, 2006 | |
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F040180
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Delgado v. Trax Bar & Grill
Evidence is insufficient to establish duty on part of bar to prevent or intervene in gang attack on patron. |
Torts |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | |
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B163651
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Gomez v. Superior Court (The Walt Disney Co.)
Amusement park, operating ride, is common carrier under Civil Code Section 2168. |
Torts |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | |
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F045914
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Coburn v. Sievert
Evidence of psychiatrist's negligence was insufficient to create question of fact as to his subjective belief concerning need for treatment. |
Torts |
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Feb. 3, 2006 | |
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E035349
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Smith v. Bennett Inc.
Statute tolling limitations period for medical malpractice action did not apply to claim for enhanced remedies under Elder Abuse Act. |
Torts |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | |
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C047923
|
Saville v. Sierra College
Assumption of risk doctrine applies to activities or sports where dangerous conditions or conduct are integral part of activity or sport. |
Torts |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | |
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D040278
|
Morris v. De La Torre
Restaurant owner may be liable for employees who failed to summon help for customer who was assaulted in parking lot. |
Torts |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | |
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F041148
|
Fox v. Ethicon Endo-Surgical Inc.
Plaintiff alleging products liability will have chance to explain why she did not have cause to sue within one-year limitations period. |
Torts |
|
Feb. 3, 2006 | |
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B176286
|
Weaver v. Chavez
Federal standard requires driver of commercial vehicle to use extreme caution and to reduce speed when hazardous conditions exist. |
Torts |
|
Feb. 2, 2006 | |
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B179206
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Johnson v. American Standard Inc.
Product manufacturer is not liable to sophisticated user for failure to warn of risk if user should have reasonably known of risk. |
Torts |
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Feb. 2, 2006 | |
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H028455
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Zipperer v. County of Santa Clara
County may adopt ordinance to exempt itself from duty to control tree growth under Solar Shade Control Act. |
Torts |
|
Feb. 2, 2006 | |
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D037761
|
Elsner v. Uveges
Violations of state workplace safety laws are inadmissible in injured employee's lawsuit against third party. |
Torts |
|
Feb. 2, 2006 | |
|
B121917
|
Simon v. San Paolo U.S. Holding Co. Inc.
Real estate seller that fraudulently conducted transaction is liable for $1.7 million in punitive damages. |
Torts |
|
Feb. 2, 2006 | |
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B175025
|
Raghavan v. Boeing Co.
In all cases of alleged defamation, truth of offensive statements or communication is complete defense. |
Torts |
|
Jan. 30, 2006 | |
|
C047923
|
Saville v. Sierra College
Assumption of risk doctrine applies to activities or sports where dangerous conditions or conduct are integral part of activity or sport. |
Torts |
|
Jan. 25, 2006 | |
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D045507
|
Rinehart v. Boys & Girls Club of Chula Vista
After school club was not responsible for member's injuries resulting from rock thrown by non-member. |
Torts |
|
Jan. 24, 2006 | |
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D043383
|
Castaneda v. Olsher
Landlord had duty to prevent foreseeable gang-related shooting at mobile home park. |
Torts |
|
Jan. 18, 2006 | |
|
A105673
|
Jones v. John Crane Inc.
Court's refusal to allocate amounts recovered in pretrial settlement to plaintiffs' net judgment was not erroneous. |
Torts |
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Jan. 17, 2006 | |
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04-35889
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Jerden v. Amstutz
Limiting instruction regarding expert witness' testimony should not have been given when objection to it was untimely. |
Torts |
|
Jan. 12, 2006 | |
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B171789
|
Quintanilla v. Dunkelman
Physician's failure to discuss and advise patient of adverse results of surgery resulted in lack of informed consent. |
Torts |
|
Dec. 29, 2005 | |
|
B172083
|
Colleen M. v. Fertility and Surgical Associates of Thousand Oaks
Fertility clinic may release patient's medical records to her ex-fiancee because she used his credit card to pay for treatment. |
Torts |
|
Dec. 28, 2005 | |
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04-35214
|
Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette Inc. v. American Coalition of Life Activists
Punitive damages of $108 million to Planned Parenthood for harassment of doctors exceeded constitutional limits. |
Torts |
|
Nov. 22, 2005 | |
|
H027808
|
Gu v. BMW of North America LLC
Automobile manufacturer has no duty to avoid causing emotional distress to vehicle owner who was not present at accident that killed sister. |
Torts |
|
Nov. 16, 2005 | |
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C047905
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Hartline v. Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
Hospital is not vicariously liable for injuries to pedestrian caused by employee on her way to work. |
Torts |
|
Nov. 16, 2005 | |
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03-56511
|
Dunlap v. Credit Protection Assoc.
Debt collection agency did not make deceptive representations in attempting to collect debt from plaintiff. |
Torts |
|
Nov. 15, 2005 | |
|
G033470
|
Tilley v. CZ Master Association
Homeowner's association is not liable for injuries suffered by private security guard. |
Torts |
|
Nov. 11, 2005 | |
|
B175505
|
Rodriguez v. Kirchhoefel
Negligent infliction of emotional distress claim is not available to plaintiff who saw injury to de facto relative. |
Torts |
|
Nov. 10, 2005 | |
|
B152959
|
Boeken v. Philip Morris Inc.
Punitive damages against tobacco company are reduced from $3 billion to $50 million. |
Torts |
|
Nov. 9, 2005 | |
|
D043697
|
Shirk v. Vista Unified School District
Statute extending statute of limitations for adults alleging childhood sexual abuse also extends government tort claims filing requirements. |
Torts |
|
Nov. 9, 2005 | |
|
B166050
|
Armijo v. Miles
Woman may sue for wrongful death of life partner though they never registered as domestic partners. |
Torts |
|
Nov. 9, 2005 |
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