Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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98-15429
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Fuku-Bonsai Inc. v. E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co.
General release by product liability plaintiff doesn't bar fraudulent inducement action based on postsettlement revelation of discovery fraud. |
Torts |
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Oct. 29, 1999 | |
97-55410
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Sussman v. American Broadcasting Cos. Inc.
Where the purpose is for worthy newsgathering information, secretly videotaping conversations by reporter isn't improper under federal wiretapping statute. |
Torts |
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Oct. 29, 1999 | |
99-3213
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Ajiwoju v. Kunce
Order |
Torts |
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Oct. 28, 1999 | |
B116276
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Auerbach v. Great Western Bank
Continuation of pre-existing duty isn't injury for fraud purposes. |
Torts |
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Oct. 22, 1999 | |
A076289
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Eisenberg v. Alameda Newspaper Inc.
Statements in newspaper retraction aren't defamatory as a matter of law, and newspaper can't assert 'litigation privilege' to avoid potential lawsuit. |
Torts |
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Oct. 22, 1999 | |
B125980
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Ferlauto v. Hamsher
Author's strong negative comments about adversary's lawyer during litigation are protected by First Amendment, and are not actionable. |
Torts |
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Oct. 22, 1999 | |
E020383 and E021506
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Webber v. Inland Empire Investments
The right to collect on a note does not extend to intentional acts designed to disrupt a contractual relationship. |
Torts |
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Oct. 21, 1999 | |
97-0615
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Wiggs v. City of Phoenix
Trial court shouldn't order retrial based upon an omitted jury instruction, as the plaintiff did not object to such at trial. |
Torts |
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Oct. 19, 1999 | |
B121351
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Jenkins v. County of Los Angeles
Proposition 213, which bars recovery for injuries sustained by a fleeing felon, doesn't apply to intentional torts. |
Torts |
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Sep. 30, 1999 | |
H018811
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Nelson v. United Technologies
Wrongful discharge in violation of public policy favoring family leave underlying California Family Rights Act is valid cause of action. |
Torts |
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Sep. 30, 1999 | |
C030006
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Savnik v. Hall
Non-economic damages are proper where uninsured motorist is not the owner of the vehicle. |
Torts |
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Sep. 30, 1999 | |
A077665
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Overly v. Ingalls Shipbuilding Inc.
Worker exposed to asbestos is entitled to recover prospective earnings for 'lost years' due to diminished life expectancy. |
Torts |
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Sep. 23, 1999 | |
A081405
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Neverkovec v. Fredericks
Broad general release doesn't release tortfeasor who was not party to release agreement, unless agreement was intended to release him. |
Torts |
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Sep. 23, 1999 | |
A077561 and A079071
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Pan Asia Venture Capital Corp. v. Hearst Corp.
Under Unfair Practices Act, computation of cost regarding newspaper advertising must be decided by jury, not judge. |
Torts |
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Sep. 23, 1999 | |
S068325
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Erlich v. Menezes
Where contractor's negligence causes homeowner only economic injury and property damage, claim for emotional distress based on breach of contract is precluded. |
Torts |
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Sep. 23, 1999 | |
B117397
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Myricks v. Lynwood Unified School District
Neither school district nor city is liable for injury inflicted on students while attending off-site basketball tournaments. |
Torts |
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Sep. 22, 1999 | |
B112568
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Zelig v. County of Los Angeles
County owes duty to take reasonable steps to provide security measures against foreseeable criminal activity in courthouse. |
Torts |
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Sep. 22, 1999 | |
B115201
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Record v. Reason
Primary assumption of risk doctrine applies to the activity of being pulled on an inner tube by a motor boat. |
Torts |
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Sep. 13, 1999 | |
G016807
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Bonds v. Roy
Expert testimony may be excluded where expert witness declaration didn't provide fair notice of subject matter. |
Torts |
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Sep. 9, 1999 | |
B108555
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Bockrath v. Aldrich Chemical Co.
Plaintiff allegedly injured by unidentified chemicals can't sue multiple defendants in hope of discovering tortfeasor. |
Torts |
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Sep. 9, 1999 | |
B120188
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Horwich v. Superior Court (Acuna)
Wrongful death action may be maintained by survivors of deceased uninsured motorist. |
Torts |
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Sep. 9, 1999 | |
B116718
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Preferred Risk Mutual Insurance Co. v. Reiswig
Notice of intent to sue health care provider doesn't toll limitations period for indemnity action. |
Torts |
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Sep. 9, 1999 | |
97-56217
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Morales v. Cooperative of American Physicians Inc.
California litigation privilege bars suit for negligent and intentional misrepresentation based on responses to interrogatories in prior medical malpractice suit. |
Torts |
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Sep. 7, 1999 | |
B116070
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Ehret v. Congoleum Corp.
In determining portion of settlement to be set off from economic damages, court must apply percentage of economic damages award in relationship to total award. |
Torts |
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Sep. 7, 1999 | |
C025766 and C025845
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Davis v. Wood-Mizer Products Inc.
Defendant that pays judgment and also indemnifies settling defendant may not complain of plaintiff's excessive recovery. |
Torts |
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Sep. 7, 1999 | |
E021751
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Pfau v. Kim's Hapkido
Police officer engaging in martial arts training assumes risk of injury. |
Torts |
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Sep. 6, 1999 | |
S053930
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County of Los Angeles v. Superior Court (Schonert)
California's survival statute precluding husband of deceased wife from recovering pain and suffering for state law claims also applies to federal claims. |
Torts |
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Sep. 6, 1999 | |
E021287
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Casey v. Overhead Door Corp.
One defendant's assignment to plaintiffs of cross-complaint against another defendant as part of settlement gives plaintiffs actual authority to proceed on cross-complaint. |
Torts |
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Sep. 6, 1999 | |
A085012
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Stapper v. GMI Holdings Inc.
Offer of proof that garage-door opener was defective in design is sufficient to overcome the 'firefighter's rule.' |
Torts |
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Sep. 2, 1999 | |
A079428
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Holt v. Regents of the University of California
Present cash value of future economic damages in medical malpractice action may be paid by an annuity or lump-sum payment. |
Torts |
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Sep. 2, 1999 |