Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B129319
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Jewish Defense Organization Inc. v. Superior Court (Rambam)
Out-of-state operation of web site, containing defamation, through California Internet service provider is insufficient for jurisdiction. |
Torts |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
G023337 and G023921
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Arambula v. Wells
Under collateral source rule, money given as a gift to benefit tort victim isn't considered double recovery. |
Torts |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
A078387 and A080685
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Sierra Club Foundation v. Graham
In malicious prosecution claim, question of whether underlying action ended in claimant's favor focuses on federal judgment and not related action's settlement. |
Torts |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
G015273
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Lucas v. Swanson & Dowdall
Failure to show tort liability action based on plaintiff's malice precludes dismissal of malicious prosecution action. |
Torts |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
S058629
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Shulman v. Group W Productions, Inc.
Triable issue exists whether accident victim's privacy rights are violated by video of ambulance ride. |
Torts |
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Jul. 7, 1999 | |
E016753
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Allan v. Snow Summit Inc.
Ski student's signing agreement to release ski resort from liability bars action for negligence. |
Torts |
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Jul. 6, 1999 | |
S059692
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Sanders v. American Broadcasting Companies Incorp.
Secret videotaping of conversation with employee in 'open work area' is not invasion of privacy. |
Torts |
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Jul. 6, 1999 | |
A073984
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Quarterman v. Kefauver
No attorney fees for plaintiff after property damaged by lead paint chips in urban backyard. |
Torts |
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Jul. 6, 1999 | |
C022430
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Hansen v. Sunnyside Products Inc.
Product label warnings are relevant in determining whether product has design defect under risk/benefit test. |
Torts |
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Jul. 6, 1999 | |
B089932
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Shartzer v. Keables
Defendant's unauthorized reading and dissemination of plaintiff's mental health records is serious invasion of privacy. |
Torts |
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Jul. 6, 1999 | |
E016447
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Allyson v. Dept. of Transportation
Public entity has no duty to remedy icy road conditions reasonably apparent to motorists. |
Torts |
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Jul. 6, 1999 | |
B106923
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Gilbert v. National Enquirer Inc.
National Enquirer isn't prevailing party entitled to fees and costs after actress' voluntary dismissal of complaint. |
Torts |
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Jul. 3, 1999 | |
D021844
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Zamora v. Shell Oil Co.
Negligence action for 'microcracking' in plumbing system doesn't exist if leaking has not occurred. |
Torts |
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Jul. 2, 1999 | |
96-320
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Metro-North Commuter Railroad Co. v. Buckley
No emotional distress statutory damages for railroad worker's asbestos exposure absent disease symptoms. |
Torts |
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Jul. 2, 1999 | |
B089932
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Shartzer v. Israels
Invasion of privacy occurs when criminal defense attorney reads and disseminates victim's mental health records. |
Torts |
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Jul. 1, 1999 | |
S060362
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Lucas v. Swanson & Dowdall
Failure to show tort liability action based on plaintiff's malice precludes dismissal of malicious action. |
Torts |
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Jul. 1, 1999 | |
B098154
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Caballero v. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
Unwanted litigation arising from attorney's negligence constitutes actual injury and accrual of malpractice claim. |
Torts |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
A074839
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Dilger v. Moyles
Primary assumption of risk bars suit after golfer is hit by ball on fairway. |
Torts |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
C021640
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Fontaine v. National Railroad Passenger Corp.
Liability based on defectively designed locomotive ladder is permitted under Boiler Inspection Act. |
Torts |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
B091396
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Del Rio v. Jetton
Malicious prosecution action isn't pre-empted by the provisions of the Civil Rights Act. |
Torts |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
B108196
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YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles v. Superior Court (Clark)
Valid waiver of liability agreement bars senior citizen's suit against YMCA for slip and fall. |
Torts |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
G018819
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Phraner v. Cote Mark Inc.
Adopted child does not have standing to bring action for wrongful death of biological mother. |
Torts |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
96-56675
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Coastal Abstract Service Inc. v. First American Title Insurance Co.
Statement by title insurer to lender that escrow agent doesn't pay bills is defamation. |
Torts |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
A082253
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Anderson, Jr. v. Metalclad Insulation Corporation
Summary judgment is improper where moving party submits insufficient evidence to support inference that plaintiff is permanently disabled. |
Torts |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
B101370
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Salazar v. Southern California Gas Co.
Gas company isn't liable for injuries caused by vapors ignited by water heater pilot light. |
Torts |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
94-55531 and 94-55586
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National Union Fire Insurance v. United States
FTCA 'discretionary function exception' applies when government fails to correct breakwater to prevent storm damage. |
Torts |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
G016361
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Tietge v. Western Province of The Servites, Inc.
Statute retroactively amending statute of limitations revives adults' suit against priest for molestations occurring during childhood. |
Torts |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
D030264
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Scripps Health v. Marin
Mother's son can't be barred from hospital where he doesn't pose threat of future harm to hospital employees. |
Torts |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
C027518 and C027765
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Wilson v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Success of complaint of attorney misconduct for first time on appeal ultimately rests on whether harm not curable by timely objection and admonition results in miscarriage of justice. |
Torts |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
H017187
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Benavidez v. San Jose Police Department
Police failure to protect woman and her son from brutal attack by boyfriend, doesn't create a 'special relationship' duty under negligence theory. |
Torts |
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Jun. 28, 1999 |