| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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A076840
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Petrini v. Mohasco Corporation
Corporation is successor in interest to company liable for asbestos-related death. |
Torts |
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Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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B107691
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Fuller v. Bethany Apostolic Church
Negligent and intentional spoliation of evidence claims are dismissed for not filing within statute of limitations. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
D024869
|
Leon v. Family Fitness Center (#107) Inc.
Purported release isn't sufficiently copious nor unambiguous to insulate fitness company from liability for patron's injuries. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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D024462
|
Monreal v. Tobin
Driver traveling at posted speed isn't comparatively liable for accident caused by speeding vehicle. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
S053261
|
Peterson v. Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp.
Cause of action for latent disease accrues when plaintiff is actually injured, not when exposure occur. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
S054688
|
Polensky v. Kyocera International, Inc.
Employer's parent company is properly held jointly and severally liable for employee's injuries. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
C021772
|
Fluharty v. Fluharty
No recovery for son who suffered emotional distress by watching his father's attempted suicide. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 6, 1999 | |
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S065502
|
Zeiger v. State of California
Subcontractor employee's receipt of workers' compensation benefits doesn't preclude negligence claims against owner or general contractor. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 6, 1999 | |
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96-188
|
General Electric Co. v. Joiner
11th Circuit erroneously uses stringent review standard, instead of discretion abuse, regarding excluding expert testimony. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 6, 1999 | |
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A077630
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People v. Peron
Court order modifying injunction to allow defendants to continue furnishing marijuana at business establishment is error. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 6, 1999 | |
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F025520
|
Spencer v. Merced County Office of Education
Service of claim on wrong public entity isn't excusable absent reasonable mistake and diligence by attorney. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 6, 1999 | |
|
E017669
|
Sherwood v. Alaimo
Nondelegable duty cannot be avoided by employing subcontractor to carry out contract. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 6, 1999 | |
|
96-56217
|
Catalina Cruises Inc. v. Luna
Vessel operator breaches duty of care by failing to alter course despite known hazardous weather conditions. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 6, 1999 | |
|
B111164
|
Pineda v. Ennabe
Landlord doesn't owe duty of care to assure tenant's children don't fall out of windows. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 6, 1999 | |
|
S065021
|
Salgado v. County of Los Angeles
Judgment notwithstanding verdict in mother's action for emotional distress after baby's injury during delivery is error. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 5, 1999 | |
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S065021
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Salgado v. Los Angeles County
For future non-economic damages, jury is to assume award of future damages is present value. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 5, 1999 | |
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S067733
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Barris v. County of Los Angeles
State statute limiting damages in medical malpractice suits applies to federal 'patient dumping' statute claim. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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96-957
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Jefferson v. City of Tarrant, Alabama
No state supreme court final judgment in wrongful death case bars reviewing civil rights claims denial. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
|
C027388
|
Federico v. Superior Court (Jenry G.)
School isn't liable for acts of employee who sexually molests child of student off school premises. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
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96-16789
|
Naas v. Stolman
Under Fair Debt Collection Act, debtor's tort claim, after creditor's suit, accrues when underlying action filed. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
|
D024940
|
National Medical Transportation Network v. Deloitte & Touche
Incorrect jury instruction on standard governing accountants' resignation from professional engagement is reversible error. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
|
S065021
|
Salgado v. County of Los Angeles
For future non-economic damages, jury is to assume award of future damages is present value. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
|
B124363
|
Montes v. Gibbens
Uninsured motorist statute doesn't bar employee from recovering general damages for injuries received while driving employer's uninsured motor vehicle. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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G016245
|
Caro v. Smith
Sanctions are imposed on attorneys who agree to binding arbitration and then appeal the award. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
|
B109904
|
North American Chemical Co. v. Superior Court (Trans Harbor Inc.)
Negligent performance of contract obligation can give rise to action in tort. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
|
A071683
|
Wedeck v. Unocal Corporation
If 'special employment' relationship exists, employee is statutorily barred from tort action against employer. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
|
C022484
|
Souza v. Lauppe
Farmer cannot sue neighbor for nuisance when offending farming activity lasted more than 3 years. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
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B121946
|
Armato v. Baden
Physicians working with medical group as independent contractors aren't liable for injuries caused by physician assistant employed by group. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
|
B109530
|
SimTel Communications v. National Broadcasting Co.
Secretly videotaping business meeting conducted on outdoor patio of public restaurant isn't an invasion of privacy. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 | |
|
B119060
|
Lurye v. City of West Hollywood
Public utility company owes duty to pedestrians to maintain streetlights at crosswalk. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 3, 1999 |
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