For reprint rights or to purchase a copy of your Daily Journal photo, email Jeremy_Ellis@dailyjournal.com for prices or call 213-229-5424.

To buy more copies, call 866-531-1492 or email subscribe@dailyjournal.com
This is the property of the Daily Journal Corporation and fully protected by copyright. It is made available only to Daily Journal subscribers for personal or collaborative purposes and may not be distributed, reproduced, modified, stored or transferred without written permission. Please click "Reprint" to order presentation-ready copies to distribute to clients or use in commercial marketing materials or for permission to post on a website. and copyright (showing year of publication) at the bottom.
Subscribe to the Daily Journal for access to Daily Appellate Reports, Verdicts, Judicial Profiles and more...
Daily appellate reports
Enewsletter Sign-up
    Filter by date
     to 
    Search by Case Name
    Search by Judge
    Search by Case Number
    Search by DJ Citation Number
    Search by Category
    Search by Court

Name Category Published
Marley v. United States
Limitations period in Federal Tort Claims Act is deemed jurisdictional, barring application of equitable estoppel or tolling. 		Torts Jun. 2, 2009
Dennis v. Southard
Medical battery instruction containing additional intent element proper where patient consents to knee surgery with condition that specific prostheses not be used. 		Torts May 31, 2009
Eric M. v. Cajon Valley Union School District
Summary judgment improperly granted where triable issue existed as to whether school district providing student transportation exercised reasonable care. 		Torts May 28, 2009
Burns v. The Neiman Marcus Group Inc.
Demurrer is sustained in action against retailer for accepting fraudulent checks drawn on third party account. 		Torts May 21, 2009
Balzaga v. Fox News Network LLC
Defamation claim dismissed pursuant to anti-SLAPP statute where network's report was 'fair and true.' 		Torts May 14, 2009
Barnes v. Yahoo Inc.
Yahoo, Inc. does not qualify for immunity as information service provider for breach of contract claim based on promissory estoppel. 		Torts May 7, 2009
Manuel v. Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Utility company immunized from liability where minor was fatally electrocuted while climbing transmission tower. 		Torts May 6, 2009
K.J. v. Arcadia Unified School District
Former student's government tort claim against school district for negligent supervision is timely pursuant to 'delayed discovery doctrine.' 		Torts May 5, 2009
Moreno v. Hanford Sentinel, Inc.
Author who posted article on myspace.com cannot state cause of action for invasion of privacy. 		Torts May 3, 2009
Pintos v. Pacific Creditors Association
Agency is liable for furnishing credit report to collect debt unrelated to 'credit transaction' but may seal confidential documents for good cause. 		Torts Apr. 30, 2009
Burns v. The Neiman Marcus Group Inc.
Demurrer is sustained in action against retailer for accepting fraudulent checks drawn on third party account. 		Torts Apr. 29, 2009
Gardner v. Martino
Talk show host's claim that business lied to consumer is nonactionable opinion made in reliance on caller's statements. 		Torts Apr. 26, 2009
Rodriguez v. West Publishing Corp.
Adequacy of representation in class action satisfied where at least one class representative did not have conflict of interest. 		Torts Apr. 23, 2009
The Mega Life and Health Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Closson)
Husband may not recover on tort claim for fraud based on deceased wife's health insurance policy. 		Torts Apr. 16, 2009
K.J. v. Roman Catholic Bishop of Stockton
Childhood sexual abuse claim deemed untimely where lawsuit was filed outside of one-year 'revival window.' 		Torts Apr. 13, 2009
Greenberg v. Superior Court (Smith)
Psychiatrist improperly denied summary judgment where there was no evidence indicating client presented risk of harm to third party plaintiffs. 		Torts Apr. 10, 2009
K.J. v. Arcadia Unified School District
Former student's government tort claim against school district for negligent supervision is timely pursuant to 'delayed discovery doctrine.' 		Torts Apr. 8, 2009
Conroy v. The Regents of the University of California
Summary judgment proper where plaintiff fails to present substantial certainty that deceased husband's body was mishandled by UC Irvine's Willed Body Program. 		Torts Apr. 7, 2009
Moreno v. Hanford Sentinel Inc.
Author who posted article on myspace.com cannot state cause of action for invasion of privacy. 		Torts Apr. 6, 2009
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center v. Superior Court (Connors)
Court errs in finding settlement made in good faith where physician's payment was less than two percent of total amount. 		Torts Apr. 3, 2009
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center v. Superior Court (Connors)
Court errs in finding settlement made in good faith where physician's payment was less than two percent of total amount. 		Torts Mar. 30, 2009
Prince v. Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Utility's immunity from liability bars action for implied contractual indemnity arising from easement grant. 		Torts Mar. 20, 2009
People v. Tri-Union Seafood LLC
Court upholds ruling that warning of reproductive toxicity not required since majority of methylmercury in canned tuna is 'naturally occurring.' 		Torts Mar. 12, 2009
Wyeth v. Levine
Inadequate warning claim not preempted by federal law because drug manufacturer may add or strengthen warnings without prior FDA approval. 		Torts Mar. 5, 2009
Taylor v. Elliott Turbomachinery Co. Inc.
California law does not impose duty to warn of hazards inherent in defective products manufactured or supplied by third parties. 		Torts Mar. 3, 2009
Nguyen-Lam v. Cao
Amendment of complaint to demonstrate actual malice permissible where evidentiary submissions sufficient to demonstrate merits of claim. 		Torts Mar. 3, 2009
Binns v. Westminster Memorial Park
Emotional distress foreseeable where defendant negligently buries a stranger's body in plaintiff's reserved plot. 		Torts Mar. 2, 2009
Nazari v. Ayrapetyan
Medical testimony on examinations without certified interpreter admissible per Evidence Code Section 755.5 when testimony does not depend on communication with plaintiff. 		Torts Mar. 2, 2009
Easterby v. Clark (Deledonne)
Expert testimony at trial that went beyond scope of deposition erroneously excluded. 		Torts Mar. 2, 2009
Brown v. Ransweiler
Police officer is not liable for bystander's injury when he shoots at suspect with belief that fellow officer is in imminent danger. 		Torts Feb. 26, 2009
By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with our cookie policy. You can learn more about how we use cookies by reviewing our Privacy Policy here.