Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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E020452
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McGill v. M.J. Brock & Sons, Inc.
Misrepresentation action not barred by statute of limitations when defendant fails to demonstrate that plaintiffs were on inquiry notice of neighborhood changes. |
Torts |
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Mar. 31, 2000 | |
B128311
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Hernandez v. California Hospital Medical Center
In medical malpractice action, claimant may recover against hospital even though Medicare and Medi-Cal paid his medical expenses. |
Torts |
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Mar. 31, 2000 | |
B125398
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Brennan v. Tremco, Inc.
Demurrer without leave to amend can't be sustained where triable issues of fact remain to be decided. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 31, 2000 | |
S073196
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Scheiding et al. v. General Motors Corporation
Federal Locomotive Boiler Inspection Act pre-empts state claims concerning exposure to asbestos in locomotives. The C.A. 1st has ruled that the federal Locomotive Boiler Inspection Act (BIA) pre-empted state tort action |
Torts |
|
Mar. 30, 2000 | |
99-1033
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Hidalgo v. Fagen Inc.
Strict liability claim against parts manufacturer requires claimant to demonstrate that the part itself, not the final product, is defective. |
Torts |
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Mar. 29, 2000 | |
S077861
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Fox v. Kramer
Hospital peer review records are inadmissible subsequent remedial measures evidence. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 29, 2000 | |
S085361
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McGill v. M.J. Brock & Sons Inc.
Misrepresentation action not barred by statute of limitations when defendant fails to demonstrate that plaintiffs were on inquiry notice of neighborhood changes. |
Torts |
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Mar. 23, 2000 | |
98CA1209
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Sky Fun 1, Inc. v. Schuttloffel
Pilot may bring defamation claim against former employer for statements made to prospective new employer. |
Torts |
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Mar. 22, 2000 | |
98-6380
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Myers v. Chopra
Order |
Torts |
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Mar. 22, 2000 | |
98CA1630
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Salazar v. American Sterilizer Co.
Statute of limitations on tort claim does not begin to run until plaintiff knows cause of her illness. |
Torts |
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Mar. 22, 2000 | |
99-0128
|
McDonald v. City of Prescott
City police department has duty to take action within reasonable time to correct dangerous road condition on state highway. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 20, 2000 | |
98-896
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Rotella v. Wood
'Injury and pattern discovery rule' doesn't govern start of limitations period for civil RICO claims. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 6, 2000 | |
98CA1662
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Rose v. Colorado Factory Homes
Buyer of modular home may revoke acceptance where seller unable to remedy problems. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 6, 2000 | |
99-0414
|
Larsen v. Decker
Social Security Administration report finding plaintiff permanently disabled is hearsay which cannot be admitted to prove plaintiff's injuries in automobile accident. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 6, 2000 | |
B125737
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Lectrodryer v. Seoulbank
Bank's retention of funds after issuance of letter of credit supports jury's verdict of unjust enrichment. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 3, 2000 | |
G020281
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Stone v. The Regents of the University of California
Where employee's conduct is outside scope of employment, employer is not required to defend employee in civil lawsuit. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 3, 2000 | |
A084831
|
Bjork v. Mason
Minor injured by tow rope pulled by defendant's boat doesn't entitle defendant to summary judgment verdict under assumption of risk doctrine. |
Torts |
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Mar. 3, 2000 | |
F029664
|
People v. Sun Pacific Farming Co.
Citrus trees infected with citrus tristeza virus are public nuisance which justifies removal of all infected trees. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 3, 2000 | |
98-3173
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Cressler v. Neuenschwander
Order |
Torts |
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Mar. 3, 2000 | |
98-6342
|
Killgore v. Agtrans Inc.
Order |
Torts |
|
Mar. 3, 2000 | |
F033305
|
Kendall-Jackson Winery v. Superior Court
Unclean hands defense is triggered when misconduct in particular transaction, or connected to subject matter of litigation, affects equitable relations between litigants. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 3, 2000 | |
B125896
|
Saelzler v. Advanced Group 400
Assault victim has cause of action against owners of dangerous apartment complex who took no precautionary measures to secure against crime. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 2, 2000 | |
97-0190
|
Faz v. Ford Motor Credit Co.
Automobile lessor has no liability under statute for lessee's negligence. |
Torts |
|
Feb. 27, 2000 | |
99-6123
|
Chidester v. Wal-Mart Stores
Order |
Torts |
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Feb. 16, 2000 | |
98-6092
|
Zeran v. Diamond Broadcasting Inc.
Order |
Torts |
|
Feb. 9, 2000 | |
99-0063
|
Aaron v. Fromkin
Lawsuit based on securities fraud must be brought within two years of victim's suspicion of fraudulent activity. |
Torts |
|
Feb. 9, 2000 | |
98CA1178
|
Boyd v. Garvert
Claim for breach of fiduciary duty distinct from claim for professional negligence. |
Torts |
|
Feb. 9, 2000 | |
98CA2240
|
Quintana v. The City of Westminster
Colorado Governmental Immunity Act does not protect city if actions of police officer endanger life or property. |
Torts |
|
Feb. 9, 2000 | |
98SC137
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City of Colorado Springs v. Conners
Action for non-compensatory equitable relief under CRA is not barred by plaintiff's failure to comply with notice provisions of CGIA. |
Torts |
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Feb. 9, 2000 | |
96-2090
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City and County of San Francisco v. Philip Morris Inc.
Tobacco companies are not subject to governmental action if injury indirect or derived from third party. |
Torts |
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Feb. 8, 2000 |