Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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S097445
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Katzberg v. Regents of the University of California
California Constitution does not provide damages in tort action that alleges violation of due process liberty interest. |
Torts |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
99-15185
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White v. Ford Motor Co.
In products liability action, punitive damages award unconstitutionally permitted Nevada jury to punish Ford for out-of-state conduct. |
Torts |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
S091453
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Jimenez v. Superior Court (T.M. Cobb Co.)
Manufacturer of defective component installed in mass-produced home is subject to strict products liability. |
Torts |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
B141519
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Souders v. Philip Morris Inc.
Repeal of state immunity statute subjects tobacco companies to liability in tort action. |
Torts |
|
Feb. 4, 2003 | |
A095705
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Miller v. Ellis
Trial court misapplied collateral source rule and remedy of equitable indemnification in action arising from legal malpractice. |
Torts |
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Jan. 29, 2003 | |
00-17299
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Flowers v. Carville
Plaintiff's defamation and false light claims are timely and complaint is sufficient to survive motion to dismiss. |
Torts |
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Jan. 15, 2003 | |
B154191
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Cruze v. National Psychiatric Services Inc.
Hospital and physicians that admitted patient for suicidal thoughts are immune from tort lawsuit. |
Torts |
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Jan. 8, 2003 | |
B151505
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StreetScenes v. ITC Entertainment Group Inc.
Punitive damages were properly awarded for acts of fraud, oppression and malice and trial court is to determine appropriate amount. |
Torts |
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Jan. 7, 2003 | |
D039959
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Weingarten v. Superior Court (Pointe San Diego Residential Community)
Defendant who was uncooperative in disclosing financial information may be forced to produce tax returns to determine liability for punitive damages. |
Torts |
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Dec. 25, 2002 | |
D034723
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Jimenez v. TM. Cobb Co.
Manufacturers of defective windows installed in mass-produced homes are subject to strict products liability. |
Torts |
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Dec. 5, 2002 | |
C037161
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Garcia v. County of Sacramento
Medical lien on tort recovery may be waived when it would pose undue financial hardship on injured party. |
Torts |
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Dec. 3, 2002 | |
00-15594
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Medical Laboratory Management Consultants v. American Broadcasting Companies Inc.
Under Arizona law, television company that engaged in covert actions did not intrude upon any objectively reasonable expectation of privacy. |
Torts |
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Nov. 19, 2002 | |
00-16010
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Blair v. IRS
District court had jurisdiction under Federal Tort Claims Act to adjudicate plaintiff's wage loss claim, but not medical expenses claim. |
Torts |
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Nov. 17, 2002 | |
E029190
|
Doe v. City of Murrieta
Triable issues of fact exist as to whether police department knew or should have known officer was sexually exploiting teenagers. |
Torts |
|
Nov. 7, 2002 | |
B141519
|
Souders v. Philip Morris Inc.
Revised statute that repeals immunity of tobacco companies against civil liability may be applied retroactively. |
Torts |
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Oct. 31, 2002 | |
A086991
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Henley v. Philip Morris Inc.
Repealed statute that provided immunity to tobacco companies does not bar claim of consumer who began smoking before statute was enacted. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 30, 2002 | |
01-17222
|
Steam Press Holdings Inc. v. Hawaii Teamsters and Allied Workers Union, Local 696.
Statements of labor union president are protected and are not subject to state law defamation claims. |
Torts |
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Oct. 29, 2002 | |
00-56251
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Chaset v. Fleer/Skybox International LP
Purchasers of trading cards do not suffer an injury under Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act when they do not receive insert card. |
Torts |
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Oct. 16, 2002 | |
D036980
|
Rancho Viejo v. Tres Amigos Viejos
Residential developer's causes of action are barred by Civil Code Section 3482.5, which exempts prescribed agricultural activities from nuisance liability. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 8, 2002 | |
S095474
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Bird v. Saenz
Bystander does not have claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress based on medical malpractice when she was not in operating room. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 8, 2002 | |
E029558
|
John Y. v. Chaparral Treatment Center Inc.
Treatment center is not vicariously liable for counselor's sexual assault of youth. |
Torts |
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Oct. 7, 2002 | |
A093197
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Betterton v. Leichtling
Instructional error regarding negligence and informed consent in medical malpractice action is harmless. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 7, 2002 | |
B147135
|
Deocampo v. Ahn
Court properly applies settlement with hospital defendant to offset damages for nonsettling defendant in medical malpractice case. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 7, 2002 | |
B155896
|
Johnson v. Superior Court (California Cryobank Inc.)
Sperm bank is not liable for failing to disclose that donor had hereditary kidney disease. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 7, 2002 | |
B151342
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Grant-Burton v. Covenant Care Inc.
Employee fired for discussing bonus structures with other directors has claim for wrongful termination. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 2, 2002 | |
E028795
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Mejia v. Community Hospital of San Bernardino
Hospital is not entitled to nonsuit because there was triable issue as to whether negligent radiologist was ostensible agent. |
Torts |
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Oct. 2, 2002 | |
A095949
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Ross v. Creel Printing & Publishing Co. Inc.
Creditors seeking payment for bad checks are not liable for intentional infliction of emotional distress. |
Torts |
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Oct. 2, 2002 | |
S097444
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Wilson v. Parker, Covert & Chidester
Plaintiff fails to establish malicious prosecution when court denied motion to strike action as SLAPP suit. |
Torts |
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Oct. 2, 2002 | |
B151816
|
McCabe v. American Honda Motor Co.
Under 'consumer expectation theory,' issues of fact regarding design defect of driver-side air bag remain to be resolved. |
Torts |
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Oct. 2, 2002 | |
B139434
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Alvarez v. Jacmar Pacific Pizza Corp.
Unforeseeable murder committed at restaurant does not warrant action for premises liability. |
Torts |
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Oct. 2, 2002 |