| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B094399
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Bennett v. Suncloud
Statute of limitations for filing complaint for injury isn't tolled by earthquake if court still open. |
Torts |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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B110144
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Dyer v. Superior Court (Hasou)
Assumption of risk bars tow-truck driver's claim for injuries against motorist needing assistance. |
Torts |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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S057064
|
Snyder v. Michael's Stores Inc.
Child, allegedly injured in utero during mother's employment, isn't barred by workers' compensation from suing employer. |
Torts |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
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A074293, A073961 and A076612
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Barr v. ACandS Inc.
Claims from occupational exposure to asbestos are barred by limitations statute after filing of prior suits. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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S048811
|
Engalla v. Permanente Medical Group, Inc.
Limits can be placed on party's enforcement of arbitration agreement due to misfeasance in performance. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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C019828
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Zeiger v. State of California
Subcontractor employee's receipt of workers' compensation benefits doesn't preclude negligence claims against owner or general contractor. |
Torts |
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Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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A075737
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McGettigan v. Bay Area Rapid Transit District
Rapid transit district has no duty to assist allegedly drunken passenger off of train platform. |
Torts |
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Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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A075737
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McGettigan v. Bay Area Rapid Transit District
Rapid transit district has no duty to assist allegedly drunken passenger off of train platform. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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B096771
|
Warren v. Schecter
Plaintiff facing imminent death absent receiving funds for medical care is entitled to calendar preference. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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S046944
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Rutherford v. Owens-Illinois, Inc.
Asbestos-injured plaintiff must show exposure to defendant's product is substantial factor, within reasonable medical probability. |
Torts |
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Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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B096771
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Warren v. Schecter
Plaintiff facing imminent death absent receiving funds for medical care is entitled to calendar preference. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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H014191
|
Valley Title Co. v. San Jose Water Co.
Investor-owned public utility is immune from negligence suit for damages caused by fire service pipeline. |
Torts |
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Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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96-16598
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Koirala v. Thai Airways International Ltd.
Flight crew's failure to monitor navigational instruments is willful misconduct warranting lifting personal injury cap. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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D023269
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Zavala v. Arce
Mother, whose child died in utero, has damages claim against doctor for direct victim emotional distress. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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96-16643
|
Jones v. United States
No liability for unplanned child when doctors fail to warn of antibiotics effect on birth control. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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96-35766
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State of Montana v. Gilham
Sovereign Immunity bars plaintiff's unconsented action against state in Indian tribal court. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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B104126
|
Melendez v. City of Los Angeles
City isn't liable for damages arising from unauthorized engagements of off-duty police officers. |
Torts |
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Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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D025048
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Lovett v. Carrasco
Common fund doctrine cannot be applied to apportion personal injury plaintiff's attorney fees among medical lienholders. |
Torts |
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Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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97-0775
|
Microsoft Corp. v. Yokohama Telecom Corp.
Litigant's paid newspaper announcement regarding lawsuit's allegations is privileged under California's 'privileged publications' statute. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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B112827
|
Weaver v. State of California
Police aren't liable for civil rights violations or injuries to juveniles stemming from stolen car pursuit. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
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B106600
|
Estate of Avila
Dismissal unwarranted if opposition to petitions for summary judgment are filed late due to counsel's error. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 14, 1999 | |
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D028771
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Flynn v. Superior Court (Bolling)
Private investigator can refuse to divulge information obtained for client, but must reveal client's identity. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 14, 1999 | |
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D022306
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Aronson v. Kinsella
Attorney's letter to opposing party is entitled to absolute litigation privilege in action for defamation. |
Torts |
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Jun. 14, 1999 | |
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G016655
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Mosca v. Lichtenwalter
Assumption of risk supports summary judgment for defendant for plaintiff's injuries resulting from sportfishing injury. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 14, 1999 | |
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97-70375
|
Taiwan v. U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (Sun)
Agreement bars court from ordering Taiwan Economic and Cultural Representative employee's testimony in personal injury action. |
Torts |
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Jun. 14, 1999 | |
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S063167
|
Creason v. State of California
Newborn screening program imposes mandatory duty on state to exercise reasonable care concerning test results. |
Torts |
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Jun. 12, 1999 | |
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E015323
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Forsyth v. Jones
Plaintiff can bring malpractice suit against discharged bankruptcy debtor to recover from the debtor's insurer. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
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G016138
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Redfeather v. Chevron USA Inc.
Indemnity agreement doesn't affect rule precluding contractor's vicarious liability for injury of independent contractor's employee. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
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S064695
|
Moore v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Incorp.
Medi-Cal lien against beneficiary's settlement funds is limited to amount of coverage premiums paid. |
Torts |
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Jun. 11, 1999 | |
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B095356
|
Waschek v. State of California
Department of Motor Vehicles is not liable for injuries caused by licensed, visually impaired driver. |
Torts |
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Jun. 11, 1999 |
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