| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S066874
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Kobzoff v. Harbor U.C.L.A. Medical Center
To recover costs, prevailing county/defendant must prove wrongful death plaintiff proceeded in bad faith. |
Torts |
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May 26, 1999 | |
|
G019652
|
Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Co. v. Matlock
17-year-old isn't liable for damage caused by cigarette he gave to 15-year-old. |
Torts |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
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B115417
|
Stella Foods, Inc. v. Superior Court (Cacique, Inc.)
Cross-complainant needn't prove opponent's conduct was wrongful and independently actionable to prevail on economic interference action. |
Torts |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
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B105216
|
Barris v. County of Los Angeles
State statute limiting damages in medical malpractice suit applies to federal patient dumping statute claim. |
Torts |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
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96-35766
|
State of Montana v. Gilham
Sovereign immunity bars plaintiff's unconsented action against state in Indian tribal court. |
Torts |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
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B112393
|
Carroll v. County of Los Angeles
Paved bicycle path qualifies as 'trail' under immunity provisions of Government Code. |
Torts |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
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B113884
|
State of California v. Superior Court (Glovsky)
Third party litigant is barred from cross-complaining against employer for indemnity and contribution. |
Torts |
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May 26, 1999 | |
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A073596
|
Ford v. Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
Public Utility Commission has jurisdiction over wrongful death claim based on electric and magnetic fields exposure. |
Torts |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
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B106209
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Loth v. Truck-A-Way Corporation
Admission of expert testimony on 'hedonic' damages is inadmissible and prejudicial. |
Torts |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
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E018932
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Harris v. King
Doctor's medical report to State Compensation Insurance Fund is privileged prelitigation communication barring defamation action. |
Torts |
|
May 25, 1999 | |
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A074154
|
California Service Station and Automobile Repair Association v. American Home Assurance Co.
No duty of care requires disclosure of dividend information during arms' length insurance purchase negotiations. |
Torts |
|
May 25, 1999 | |
|
B107871
|
Keru Investments Inc. v. Cube Co.
Negligent construction claim can't be asserted by holder of deed of trust or subsequent owner of property. |
Torts |
|
May 25, 1999 | |
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96-16435
|
Arno v. Club Med Boutique Inc.
California rule applies to availability of tort plaintiff's attorney fees even though French law governs action. |
Torts |
|
May 22, 1999 | |
|
96-17017
|
Cabrera v. Cordis Corporation
Relevant but cumulative evidence can be excluded in products-liability action against medical implant device manufacturer. |
Torts |
|
May 22, 1999 | |
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95-56213
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Toumajian v. Frailey
State-law accountant malpractice claim for bad advice about employee benefit plan isn't pre-empted by ERISA. |
Torts |
|
May 22, 1999 | |
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S058207
|
Jones v. Kmart Corp.
Alleged shoplifter who won tort action for injuries suffered during search isn't entitled to attorney fees. |
Torts |
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May 21, 1999 | |
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B096717
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Bohan v. Wong
Appeal of dismissal of medical malpractice case is dismissed as untimely. |
Torts |
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May 21, 1999 | |
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B113169
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Domenghini v. Evans
Action for injury occurring while wrestling cattle is barred by primary assumption of risk doctrine. |
Torts |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
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B109739
|
Zellers v. Playa Pacifica Ltd.
Individual hired by unlicensed independent contractor is limited to relief under Workers' Compensation Act for injuries. |
Torts |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
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B109540
|
Ray v. First Federal Bank of California
Favorable termination occurs when appellate court affirms grant of summary judgment based on statute of limitations. |
Torts |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
H016390
|
Kockelman v. Segal
Health care providers aren't entitled to judgment in wrongful death action solely because decedent was outpatient. |
Torts |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
A075356 and A075424
|
Chazen v. Centennial Bank
Plaintiff adequately states conversion claim against bank based on charges against account by loan broker. |
Torts |
|
May 21, 1999 | |
|
S055373
|
Stop Youth Addiction Inc. v. Lucky Stores Inc.
Private corporation can bring action against retailer who sells cigarettes to minors. |
Torts |
|
May 20, 1999 | |
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B111715
|
Michaelis v. Benavides
Action against president of company for negligence is not barred as action against corporate officer. |
Torts |
|
May 20, 1999 | |
|
B107591
|
Pattiz v. Minye
Dismissal for failure to comply with discovery orders doesn't constitute favorable termination for malicious prosecution. |
Torts |
|
May 20, 1999 | |
|
D023283
|
Artiglio v. General Electric Co.
Supplier of silicone used in manufacturing breast implants owes no duty of care to recipients of implants. |
Torts |
|
May 20, 1999 | |
|
B109104
|
Mabie v. Hyatt
Defendant who successfully defends a legitimate claim and a malicious claim may sue for malicious prosecution. |
Torts |
|
May 20, 1999 | |
|
C027893
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City of South Lake Tahoe v. Superior Court (Markham)
Removal of stop sign doesn't create dangerous condition if no duty to provide stop sign. |
Torts |
|
May 20, 1999 | |
|
H017187
|
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 |
|
May 20, 1999 | |
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98-7164
|
Barr v. United States of America
Order |
Torts |
|
May 19, 1999 |
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