Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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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 | |
S070935
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Hodges v. Superior Court (Ford Motor Co.)
Statute that precludes recovery of noneconomic losses for pain and suffering doesn't apply in product liability action by uninsured motorist against car manufacturer. |
Torts |
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Sep. 2, 1999 | |
G017604
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People v. Orange County Charitable Services
Failure of charitable fundraising group to account for $15 million raised for charitable organizations warrants imposition of constructive trust and civil penalties. |
Torts |
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Sep. 2, 1999 | |
S073975
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Preferred Risk Mutual Insurance Co., v. Reiswig
Insurance company can seek indemnification from negligent doctors under Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act's tolling provision. |
Torts |
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Sep. 2, 1999 | |
S073129
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Horwich v. Superior Court (Acuna)
Although statute precludes motorist of uninsured vehicle from recovery in automobile accident, parents of uninsured motorist can recover in wrongful death suit. |
Torts |
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Sep. 2, 1999 | |
B124680
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Amos v. Alpha Property Management
Low window in common area of apartment building may violate landlord's duty of care, and summary judgment is improper. |
Torts |
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Sep. 1, 1999 | |
S071500
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Bockrath v. Aldrich Chemical Co. Inc.
Allegations that defendant's products cause cancer, plaintiff was exposed, and the chemicals caused cancer are insufficient to allege causation. |
Torts |
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Aug. 26, 1999 | |
98-0422
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Burns v. Davis
Property owners objecting to zoning variance at Board of Adjustment meeting have qualified immunity from defamation suit. |
Torts |
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Aug. 18, 1999 | |
S079453
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Valenzuela v. GAB Business Services
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Torts |
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Aug. 13, 1999 | |
98-15772
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Spanner v. United Airlines Inc.
Airline cannot invoke limited liability for lost luggage under Warsaw Convention if baggage check given to passenger doesn't contain required information. |
Torts |
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Aug. 6, 1999 | |
B122834
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Marich v. QRZ Media Inc.
Videotape of police phone call informing parents their son has died of an overdose is prima facie evidence of invasion of privacy. |
Torts |
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Aug. 5, 1999 |