| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 
 B091490 
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Contractors Labor Pool Inc. v. Westway Contractors Inc.
 Furnisher of labor contributing to public work project is entitled to recover against payment bond.  | 
Contracts | 
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Jul. 15, 1999 | |
| 
 B088215 
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Ridgley v. TOPA Thrift and Loan Association
 Penalty triggered by prepayment on a loan is not an invalid late charge or forfeiture.  | 
Contracts | 
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Jul. 12, 1999 | |
| 
 S061765 
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Ridgley v. Topa Thrift and Loan Association
 Penalty triggered by prepayment on a loan is not an invalid charge or forfeiture.  | 
Contracts | 
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Jul. 12, 1999 | |
| 
 B088215 
 | 
Ridgley v. Topa Thrift and Loan Association
 Penalty triggered by prepayment on a loan is not an invalid late charge or forfeiture.  | 
Contracts | 
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Jul. 10, 1999 | |
| 
 B097326 
 | 
Recorded Picture Company [Productions] Limited et al., v. Nelson Entertainment, Inc.
 Subdistributor of video is obligated under contract with distributor, not distributor's contract with movie producers.  | 
Contracts | 
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Jul. 9, 1999 | |
| 
 96-711 
 | 
Simon v. Value Behavioral Health Inc.
 Third party who isn't health care provider cannot sue on assigned claim for ERISA benefits.  | 
Contracts | 
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Jul. 9, 1999 | |
| 
 95-15518 
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Phoenix v. Universal Electric Co.
 Guam law allows prejudgment interest if amount due is ascertainable or fixed by contract terms.  | 
Contracts | 
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Jul. 8, 1999 | |
| 
 B103350 
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Sutherland v. Barclays American/Mortgage Corporation
 Agreement to 'stop' loan account temporarily doesn't mean the account will resume with a balloon payment.  | 
Contracts | 
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Jul. 6, 1999 | |
| 
 S050148 
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Wm. R. Clarke Corp. v. Safeco Insurance Co. of America
 'Pay if paid' construction subcontract provision doesn't insulate contractor and payment bond surety from payment obligation.  | 
Contracts | 
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Jul. 6, 1999 | |
| 
 B104541 
 | 
Lindenstadt v. Staff Builders, Inc.
 Court should review evidence de novo to determine whether arbitration award is based on illegal agreements.  | 
Contracts | 
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
| 
 B094281 
 | 
Building Maintenance Services Co. v. AIL Systems Inc.
 Prevailing party isn't entitled to attorney fees if indemnification clause does not contain fee provision.  | 
Contracts | 
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
| 
 B122940 
 | 
Baines Pickwick Limited v. The City of Los Angeles
 Claims presentation requirements of Tort Claims Act applies in tort and contract claims against government entities.  | 
Contracts | 
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
| 
 C029483 
 | 
Williams v. California Physicians' Service
 Health care service provider may restrict physical therapy benefits by subsequent amendment of the contract upon its renewal.  | 
Contracts | 
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
| 
 S060009 
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CRSS Commercial Group Inc. v. Toothman
 Contractor isn't entitled to benefit of bargain damages for fraud and if no hiring obligation exists.  | 
Contracts | 
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
| 
 95-56336 and 96-55060 
 | 
General Commercial Packaging Inc. v. TPS Package Engineering Inc.
 Contract limiting party's access to narrow market segment doesn't violate California prohibitions against trade restraints.  | 
Contracts | 
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Jun. 26, 1999 | |
| 
 A071398 
 | 
Rooz v. Kimmel
 Hold harmless agreement absolves title company's liability for failure to timely record deed of trust.  | 
Contracts | 
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Jun. 26, 1999 | |
| 
 B099094 
 | 
Gifford v. J & A Holdings
 Curing defective notice of asset sale by postponing sale date isn't reasonable compliance with statute.  | 
Contracts | 
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Jun. 25, 1999 | |
| 
 B118633 
 | 
Filet Menu Inc. v. Cheng
 Tolling provision in statute of limitations for contract claim doesn't violate commerce clause unless it burdens travel for purposes of interstate commerce.  | 
Contracts | 
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Jun. 24, 1999 | |
| 
 B092824 
 | 
Locke v. Warner Bros. Inc.
 Issues remain in actress' suit against studio based on alleged sham agreement arranged by Eastwood.  | 
Contracts | 
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Jun. 23, 1999 | |
| 
 B091294 and B092813 
 | 
De Guere v. Universal City Studios Inc.
 Plaintiff's right to fair trial is deprived by improper delegation of judicial power to referee.  | 
Contracts | 
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Jun. 20, 1999 | |
| 
 B107423 
 | 
Hall v. Laronde
 Use of electronic mail by out-of-state party can establish sufficient minimum contacts to support personal jurisdiction.  | 
Contracts | 
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Jun. 18, 1999 | |
| 
 S061765 
 | 
Ridgley v. Topa Thrift and Loan Association
 Fee payable on prepayment of loan is an unenforceable penalty, not a valid prepayment charge.  | 
Contracts | 
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
| 
 B095849 
 | 
Capitol Steel Fabricators Inc. v. Mega Construction Co. Inc.
 Liability of general contractor to subcontractor is not contingent on governmental entity's payment.  | 
Contracts | 
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Jun. 15, 1999 | |
| 
 C021946 
 | 
Forty-Niner Truck Plaza Inc. v. Union Oil Co. of California
 Statute governing gas station franchises isn't pre-empted by federal act when franchise sold to third party.  | 
Contracts | 
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Jun. 15, 1999 | |
| 
 S067361 
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Tilden-Coil Construction v. City of Cathedral City
 City's consideration of bids for building project alternatives is flawed but not inconsistent with bidding statutes.  | 
Contracts | 
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Jun. 15, 1999 | |
| 
 B099724 
 | 
Grasso v. Crow
 Damages for breach of warranty do not include attorney fees absent contractual or statutory provision.  | 
Contracts | 
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Jun. 14, 1999 | |
| 
 95-56336 
 | 
General Commercial Packaging Inc. v. TPS Package Engineering Inc.
 Contract limiting party's access to narrow market segment doesn't violate California prohibitions against trade restraints.  | 
Contracts | 
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Jun. 14, 1999 | |
| 
 96-55239 
 | 
McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Thiokol Corp.
 Aeronautics engineering company doesn't bargain for performance warranty if known technology renders fulfilling warranty impossible.  | 
Contracts | 
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Jun. 14, 1999 | |
| 
 B098924 
 | 
LeFlore v. Grass Harp Productions Inc.
 Absent establishment of a perfected superior security interest in film materials, third party claim fails.  | 
Contracts | 
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Jun. 12, 1999 | |
| 
 B105110 
 | 
Elliott & Ten Eyck Partnership v. City of Long Beach
 Judge acting as 'arbitrator' pursuant to parties' agreement exercises judicial powers with authority to modify decision.  | 
Contracts | 
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Jun. 12, 1999 | 
