| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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C024191
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Obos v. Scripps Psychological Associates
Court-appointed psychologist's comments in child custody case regarding mother's boyfriend's dishonesty are privileged. |
Torts |
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Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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B110759
|
Yoshioka v. Superior Court (Todd)
Proposition 213's denial of non-economic damages to uninsured drivers is not unconstitutional. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
|
A075319
|
Contreras v. Anderson
Performance of minor maintenance on city-owned property by adjacent land owner does not constitute 'possession.' |
Torts |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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S064358
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Landaker v. Warner Brothers Inc.
Issuance of attachment writ after contested hearing doesn't bar subsequent action for malicious prosecution. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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B113258
|
Shelly v. Stepp
Primary assumption of risk doctrine applies to the training and exercising of racehorses. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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96-35050
|
Scott v. Ross
Organization is vicariously liable for volunteer's negligent referral to cult 'deprogrammer' who violated civil rights. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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B091877
|
Landaker v. Warner Bros. Inc.
Issuance of attachment writ after contested hearing doesn't bar subsequent action for malicious prosecution. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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S064868
|
Polydoros v. Twentieth Century Fox Film
No recovery for filmmaker's use of character resembling plaintiff as a child in purely fictional movie. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
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B110759
|
Yoshioka v. Superior Court of the State of California for the Los Angeles County (Todd)
Proposition 213's denial of non-economic damages to uninsured drivers is not unconstitutional. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 9, 1999 | |
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S065748
|
Kavanaugh v. Toyota Motors Sales U.S.A.
Seller of vehicle isn't entitled to costs as prevailing party under Consurmer Warranty Act. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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A075722
|
Weinstein v. St. Mary's Medical Center
Employee receiving workers' compensation can recover under negligence for injury sustained while not working. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
96-35768
|
Anderson v. United States
Government isn't liable for attorney fees award to successful plaintiff in Federal Torts Claim Act case. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
A075345
|
Grahn v. Tosco Corp.
Hirer of independent contractor can be liable for asbestos injury to employee of contractor. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
A073292
|
Delaney v. Baker
Damages for pain and suffering are permissible under Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
E017912
|
Dole Citrus v. State of California
Insufficient evidence is presented for state to lose design immunity protection due to changed circumstances. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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G016245
|
Caro v. Smith
Sanctions are imposed on attorneys who agree to binding arbitration and then appeal the award. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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B111025
|
Steinfeld v. Foote-Goldman Proctologic Medical Group Inc.
Prejudgment interest is not an element of damages to be included in the final judgment. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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B113880
|
Farnham v. Superior Court (Sequoia Holdings Inc.)
Contractual waiver of employee's right to sue corporation's officers, directors, and shareholders not unenforceable per se. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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B114349
|
Wooden v. Raveling
Outrageous conduct isn't a component of non-bystander negligent infliction of emotional distress claim. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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A076840
|
Petrini v. Mohasco Corporation
Corporation is successor in interest to company liable for asbestos-related death. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
B107691
|
Fuller v. Bethany Apostolic Church
Negligent and intentional spoliation of evidence claims are dismissed for not filing within statute of limitations. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
D024869
|
Leon v. Family Fitness Center (#107) Inc.
Purported release isn't sufficiently copious nor unambiguous to insulate fitness company from liability for patron's injuries. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
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D024462
|
Monreal v. Tobin
Driver traveling at posted speed isn't comparatively liable for accident caused by speeding vehicle. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
S053261
|
Peterson v. Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp.
Cause of action for latent disease accrues when plaintiff is actually injured, not when exposure occur. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
S054688
|
Polensky v. Kyocera International, Inc.
Employer's parent company is properly held jointly and severally liable for employee's injuries. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
C021772
|
Fluharty v. Fluharty
No recovery for son who suffered emotional distress by watching his father's attempted suicide. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 6, 1999 | |
|
S065502
|
Zeiger v. State of California
Subcontractor employee's receipt of workers' compensation benefits doesn't preclude negligence claims against owner or general contractor. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 6, 1999 | |
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96-188
|
General Electric Co. v. Joiner
11th Circuit erroneously uses stringent review standard, instead of discretion abuse, regarding excluding expert testimony. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 6, 1999 | |
|
A077630
|
People v. Peron
Court order modifying injunction to allow defendants to continue furnishing marijuana at business establishment is error. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 6, 1999 | |
|
F025520
|
Spencer v. Merced County Office of Education
Service of claim on wrong public entity isn't excusable absent reasonable mistake and diligence by attorney. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 6, 1999 |
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