| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 
 S064870 
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Kraus v. Trinity Management Services Inc.
 Disgorgement into fluid recovery fund is not remedy available in representative Unfair Competition Law actions.  | 
Business Law | 
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Sep. 26, 2000 | |
| 
 s071934 
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Cortez v. Purolator Air Filtration Products Co.
 While disgorgement to fluid recovery fund isn't permitted, defendant may be compelled to restore unpaid wages to present and former employees.  | 
Business Law | 
 | 
Sep. 26, 2000 | |
| 
 99-8020 
 | 
In re Chapter 12 Estate of Harris
 Presumption of ownership can be rebutted by showing that parties did not intend to transfer ownership.  | 
Business Law | 
 | 
Aug. 7, 2000 | |
| 
 98-56122 
 | 
C.A.R. Transportation Brokerage Company Inc. v. Darden Restaurants Inc.
 Subcontracting motor carrier's driver can allocate liability for freight charges under Interstate Commerce Act by signing waiver form presented by cosignor.  | 
Business Law | 
 | 
Aug. 5, 2000 | |
| 
 98-16024 
 | 
Nissan Fire & Marine Insurance Co. v. Fritz Companies Inc.
 Under Warsaw Convention, evidence that carrier didn't receive written notice within seven days of receipt of goods does not defeat claim against shipper.  | 
Business Law | 
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Jun. 29, 2000 | |
| 
 99-55633 
 | 
Jones v. GNC Franchising Inc.
 Forum selection clause in franchise agreement requiring adjudication of disputes between franchisor and franchisee in another state is unenforceable.  | 
Business Law | 
 | 
Jun. 29, 2000 | |
| 
 98-16114 
 | 
Brown Wholesale Electrical v. Trustees of the Hawaii Electricians Annuity, Health and Welfare, Pension, Training, Vacation and Holiday, Prepaid Legal, Hawaii Electricians Market Enhancement Program and Supplementary Unemployment Benefits Fu
 Garnishment of retentions held by general contractor gives third-party lien creditor priority over supplier's unperfected security interest from joint check agreement with subcontractor.  | 
Business Law | 
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Jun. 14, 2000 | |
| 
 98-16001 
 | 
Demando v. Morris
 Under Truth In Lending Act, credit-card issuer's solicitation letter specifying lifetime annual interest rate bars subsequent rate increases.  | 
Business Law | 
 | 
Jun. 2, 2000 | |
| 
 98-55755 
 | 
Murphey v. Lanier
 State court has exclusive jurisdiction over private cause of action created by Telephone Consumer Protection Act.  | 
Business Law | 
 | 
May 5, 2000 | |
| 
 B135863 
 | 
California Medical Assn. v. Regents of the University of California
 University of California, as teaching and research facility, is excluded from Business and Professions Code Section 2400.  | 
Business Law | 
 | 
May 5, 2000 | |
| 
 A083939 
 | 
Schnall v. The Hertz Corp.
 Lawsuit, alleging that car rental company concealed exorbitant fuel rates charged customers, sufficiently states claim for unfair and fraudulent business practices.  | 
Business Law | 
 | 
Apr. 28, 2000 | |
| 
 98-5260 
 | 
Hutchinson v. Pfeil
 Plaintiff lacks standing in false advertising suit alleging existence of forged painting where theres no prospect of locating real painting.  | 
Business Law | 
 | 
Apr. 18, 2000 | |
| 
 98CA1010 
 | 
Ajay Sports, Inc. v. Casazza
 Corporate directors are liable to corporations creditors for illegal distributions.  | 
Business Law | 
 | 
Mar. 22, 2000 | |
| 
 s085636 
 | 
Kroupa v. Sunrise Ford
 Auto dealer violates Vehicle Leasing Act by not mentioning trade-in allowance on lease document.  | 
Business Law | 
 | 
Mar. 15, 2000 | |
| 
 B104684 
 | 
Kroupa v. Sunrise Ford
 Auto dealer violates Vehicle Leasing Act by not mentioning trade-in allowance on lease document.  | 
Business Law | 
 | 
Mar. 3, 2000 | |
| 
 E024343 
 | 
Crystaplex Plastics Ltd. v. Redevelopment Agency of the City of Barstow
 Joint payee's complaint against drawer of check contains sufficient allegations to state cause of action for recovery of lost, destroyed or stolen check.  | 
Business Law | 
 | 
Mar. 2, 2000 | |
| 
 98CA2548 
 | 
Decibel Credit Union v. Pueblo Bank & Trust Co.
 Drawee bank liable to customer for funds paid to forger of customer signature on checks.  | 
Business Law | 
 | 
Feb. 9, 2000 | |
| 
 99-0091 
 | 
San Tan Irrigation District v. Wells Fargo Bank
 Trial court must consider bank-payor's good faith defense to conversion claim.  | 
Business Law | 
 | 
Feb. 8, 2000 | |
| 
 C027158 
 | 
Union Safe Deposit Bank v. Floyd
 Failure by creditor to strictly comply with notice requirements of the Commercial Code and misstatement of rights to debtor bars deficiency judgment.  | 
Business Law | 
 | 
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
| 
 C027158 
 | 
Union Safe Deposit Bank v. Floyd
 Failure by creditor to strictly comply with notice requirements of the Commercial Code and misstatement of rights to debtor bars deficiency judgment.  | 
Business Law | 
 | 
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
| 
 98-16962 
 | 
Read-Rite Corp. v. Burlington Air Express Ltd.
 Recovery for damage to internationally shipped goods is governed by federal common law.  | 
Business Law | 
 | 
Nov. 15, 1999 | |
| 
 99-6107 
 | 
Pettit v. Whetsel
 Order  | 
Business Law | 
 | 
Nov. 10, 1999 | |
| 
 C027158 
 | 
Union Safe Deposit Bank v. Floyd
 Failure by creditor to strictly comply with notice requirements of the Commercial Code and misstatement of rights to debtor bars deficiency judgment.  | 
Business Law | 
 | 
Nov. 8, 1999 | |
| 
 98CA1008 
 | 
Mangone v. U-Haul International, Inc.
 U-Haul collision damage waiver is not insurance for purposes of the Colorado Consumer Protection Act.  | 
Business Law | 
 | 
Nov. 4, 1999 | |
| 
 98CA0466 
 | 
Flatiron Linen, Inc. v. First American State Bank
 Depositary bank may debit account of customer for repayment of funds resulting from deposit of dishonored cashier's check.  | 
Business Law | 
 | 
Nov. 4, 1999 | |
| 
 98-16962 
 | 
Read-Rite Corp. v. Burlington Air Express
 Recovery for damage to internationally shipped goods is governed by federal common law.  | 
Business Law | 
 | 
Oct. 29, 1999 | |
| 
 A083019 
 | 
Valiyee v. DMV
 Motor vehicle dealer licensee can't abdicate all responsibility for car dealership to lessee of dealership, but must supervise, manage, or control.  | 
Business Law | 
 | 
Oct. 21, 1999 | |
| 
 S051417 
 | 
ABC International Traders Inc. v. Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
 Restitution of money lost by unfair competition is ordered whether or not injunction also imposed.  | 
Business Law | 
 | 
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
| 
 D029464 
 | 
South Bay Chevrolet v. General Motors Acceptance Corporation
 It isn't 'unfair business practice' to use interest calculation method which is lawful and of which complaining party is aware.  | 
Business Law | 
 | 
Jul. 7, 1999 | |
| 
 A083666 
 | 
Cassel v. Kolb
 Collateral defined in Uniform Commercial Code financing statement is adequate to provide notice inquiry and perfect security interest.  | 
Business Law | 
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Jun. 28, 1999 | 
