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Titus v. Thomas
Trial court will reconsider whether worker maintaining fire roads is liable for death of fellow worker.
Torts Aug. 23, 2005
Dixon v. City of Livermore
There is no substantial evidence to support finding that air show management company's negligent acts or omissions caused helicopter crash.
Torts Aug. 23, 2005
Allison C. v. Advanced Education Services
Negligence of school that allowed mentally disturbed child to leave campus was not a foreseeable cause of his eventual suicide.
Torts Aug. 19, 2005
Tellez-Cordova v. Campbell-Hausfeld/Scott Fetzger Co.
Defendant's theory of components parts doctrine is not persuasive to support judgment on demurrer.
Torts Aug. 19, 2005
Irving Nelkin & Co. v. South Beverly Hills Wilshire Jewelry & Loan
Plaintiff's right to recover prejudgment interest ended when entry of judgment in his favor was rendered.
Torts Aug. 19, 2005
Astenius v. State of California
State is immune from liability for injuries occurring on unpaved roads or trails used for vehicular riding.
Torts Aug. 12, 2005
Reynoso v. Newman
Doctor need not show subjective belief that he was responding to emergency to be protected by Good Samaritan statute.
Torts Aug. 12, 2005
Hudis v. Crawford
Dismissal for lack of standing does not constitute favorable termination on the merits for malicious prosecution purposes.
Torts Aug. 11, 2005
Francies v. Kapla
Trial court incorrectly calculated recoverable damages under Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act.
Torts Aug. 9, 2005
Vogel v. Felice
Public figures suing for defamation failed to show statements on website were substantially false.
Torts Aug. 9, 2005
Browne v. Turner Construction Co.
Construction company's removal of safety equipment from work site affirmatively contributed to plaintiff's injuries.
Torts Aug. 9, 2005
Dorn v. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
Numerous incorrect evidentiary rulings require new trial in wrongful death case.
Torts Aug. 9, 2005
Blakemore v. Superior Court (Avon Products Inc.)
Popular cosmetics company violated unfair competition law by charging its representatives for unordered products.
Torts Aug. 9, 2005
Fox v. Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc.
Statute of limitations for suit against surgical equipment manufacturer is tolled until medical malpractice plaintiff discovers that defect contributed to injury.
Torts Aug. 9, 2005
Barclay v. Jesse M. Lange Distributor Inc.
Owner of gasoline storage facility may be liable to injured worker for failing to provide fire extinguishers.
Torts Aug. 9, 2005
Woods v. Fox Broadcasting Sub. Inc.
Interference with contract claim may be asserted against party to contract.
Torts Aug. 9, 2005
Boyer v. Jensen
Plaintiff may not maintain claim against bankrupt tortfeasor merely to obtain judgment against tortfeasor's employer under theory of respondeat superior.
Torts Aug. 9, 2005
Acosta v. Glenfed Development Corp.
Residential developer is strictly liable for latent defects resulting from willful misconduct of subcontractors.
Torts Aug. 5, 2005
Boyer v. Jensen
Plaintiff may not maintain claim against bankrupt tortfeasor merely to obtain judgment against tortfeasor's employer under theory of respondeat superior.
Torts Aug. 5, 2005
Roman Catholic Bishop of Oakland v. Superior Court (Thatcher)
Punitive damages sought under revived statute of limitations on otherwise barred tort claims does not violate ex post facto doctrine.
Torts Aug. 4, 2005
Smalley v. Baty
Evidence that plaintiff paid own medical expenses should have been admitted during personal injury trial.
Torts Aug. 3, 2005
John Doe I v. Unocal Corp.
Triable issues of fact exist as to whether Unocal committed human rights violations when building gas pipeline in Myanmar.
Torts Jul. 25, 2005
Rivera v. Philip Morris
Strict liability failure to warn claim against tobacco company survives summary judgment.
Torts Jul. 25, 2005
Gonzales v. City of San Jose
Property owners may be liable for injuries occurring on adjacent city-owned sidewalks.
Torts Jul. 24, 2005
Bell v. Greg Agee Construction Inc.
Employee of subcontractor without worker's compensation insurance cannot recover against general contractor absent showing of affirmative contribution to injuries.
Torts Jul. 13, 2005
Cadlo v. Owens-Illinois
Original designer of asbestos containing product is not liable for subsequent manufacturer's design and distribution.
Torts Jul. 12, 2005
Knievel v. ESPN
Photograph caption calling plaintiff 'pimp' on jocular website is not defamatory as matter of law.
Torts Jul. 11, 2005
Enslen v. Kennedy
Family physician was qualified to offer opinion as to negligence of chiropractors in malpractice case.
Torts Jun. 20, 2005
Francies v. Kapla
Trial court incorrectly calculated recoverable damages under Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act.
Torts Jun. 20, 2005
Whisnant v. U.S.
Discretionary function exception cannot shield government from Federal Tort Claims Act liability for negligence.
Torts Jun. 19, 2005