Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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S116288
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Cronus Investments Inc. v. Colman
Parties' agreement not to preclude application of Federal Arbitration Act does not preempt application of state law. |
Contracts |
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Aug. 1, 2005 | |
01-57255
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Grosso v. Miramax Films Corp.
Court erred in holding that plaintiff's breach of implied contract claim was preempted by Copyright Act. |
Contracts |
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Jul. 31, 2005 | |
03-15955
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Nagrampa v. MailCoups Inc.
Plaintiff's failure to read arbitration clause in contract did not excuse compliance with its terms. |
Contracts |
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Jul. 25, 2005 | |
G034387
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Jones v. Humanscale Corp.
New Jersey arbitration award enforcing non-compete agreement did not violate California's public policy. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 21, 2005 | |
A106347
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Central Building LLC v. Cooper
Irrevocable continuing guaranty agreement referring to property lease is subject to extended term of lease amendment. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 20, 2005 | |
A103021
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Power Standards Lab Inc. v. Federal Express Corp.
Air carrier that paid contractual limit for damaged cargo cannot be liable for additional damages. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 20, 2005 | |
A105518
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Parrish v. Cingular Wireless LLC
Contractual ban on class-wide arbitration is not unconscionable. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 20, 2005 | |
D044899
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Versaci v. Superior Court (Palomar Community College District)
Performance goals mentioned in school superintendent's employment contract were not subject to public disclosure. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 19, 2005 | |
G034387
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Jones v. Humanscale Corp.
New Jersey arbitration award enforcing non-compete agreement did not violate California's public policy. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 17, 2005 | |
G033682
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Frei v. Davey
Contract provision that denies a prevailing party attorney fees for refusing to mediate is enforceable. |
Contracts |
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Apr. 12, 2005 | |
B174152
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Dream Theater Inc. v. Dream Theater
Incorporation of arbitration rules into agreement indicates clear intent to have arbitrator decide whether dispute is subject to arbitration. |
Contracts |
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Apr. 12, 2005 | |
B174152
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Dream Theater Inc. v. Dream Theater
Incorporation of arbitration rules into agreement indicates clear intent to have arbitrator decide whether dispute is subject to arbitration. |
Contracts |
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Mar. 17, 2005 | |
D043281
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Toscano v. Green Music
Lost wages may be awarded under promissory estoppel theory when amount is supported by substantial evidence and not speculative. |
Contracts |
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Feb. 15, 2005 | |
C042184
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Tesco Controls Inc. v. Monterey Mechanical Co.
Prompt payment statutes begin to run only when general contractor has actually received progress payment, not when it should have received one. |
Contracts |
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Feb. 15, 2005 | |
S112624
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Lewis Jorge Construction Management v. Pomona Unified School District
Lost profits resulting from breach of construction contract involving bonding are unavailable as general or special damages. |
Contracts |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
A102035
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Diede Construction Inc. v. Monterey Mechanical Co.
General contractor who reasonably relies on a subcontractor's erroneous bid may recover damages on theory of promissory estoppel. |
Contracts |
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Feb. 14, 2005 | |
B166491
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Andrews v. Mobile Aire Estates
Mobile home owner can sue park for failing to take action against troublesome neighbor. |
Contracts |
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Feb. 13, 2005 | |
03-56681
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USA v. $4,224,958.57
Defrauded parties have standing to assert that money recovered by United States from fraudster is held in constructive trust. |
Contracts |
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Feb. 11, 2005 | |
B165668
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Gil v. Mansano
Party who prevailed in tort claim was not entitled to attorney fees under provision in contract. |
Contracts |
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Feb. 8, 2005 | |
B161549
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City of Hope Nat'l Medical Center v. Genentech Inc.
Jury's interpretation of royalty agreement between parties was reasonable in light of evidence. |
Contracts |
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Feb. 6, 2005 | |
A105005
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Baxter v. Salutary Sportsclubs Inc.
Court rejects plaintiff's motion for attorney fees because litigation conferred miniscule benefit on public. |
Contracts |
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Jan. 14, 2005 | |
B161549
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City of Hope Nat'l Medical Center v. Genentech Inc.
Jury's interpretation of royalty agreement between parties was reasonable in light of evidence. |
Contracts |
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Jan. 12, 2005 | |
B172449
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Hartford Casualty Insurance Company v. Mt. Hawley Insurance Company
Insurer of general contractor is not liable for contribution to subcontractor's insurer when general contractor is not liable. |
Contracts |
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Jan. 10, 2005 | |
S127338
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Grace v. Ebay
Written release in eBay's user agreement relieves eBay of liability for failure to remove defamatory material. |
Contracts |
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Dec. 14, 2004 | |
B168765
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Grace v. eBay Inc.
Written release in eBay's user agreement relieves eBay of liability for failure to remove defamatory material. |
Contracts |
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Dec. 8, 2004 | |
B170797
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Building Permit Consultants v. Mazur
Company that lacked license as public insurance adjuster cannot enforce contract to provide insurance litigation support. |
Contracts |
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Nov. 30, 2004 | |
02-1028
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Norfolk Southern Railway Co. v. Kirby Pty Ltd.
Liability clause in maritime contract between manufacturer and cargo transporter extends to railway carrier. |
Contracts |
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Nov. 16, 2004 | |
01-57255
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Grosso v. Miramax Film Corp.
Court erred in holding that plaintiff's breach of implied contract claim was preempted by Copyright Act. |
Contracts |
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Nov. 9, 2004 | |
H026704
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Nyulassy v. Lockheed Martin Corp.
Arbitration clause in employment agreement is unconscionable for lack of mutuality and for limitation in demand time. |
Contracts |
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Oct. 7, 2004 | |
B172662
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Yuen v. Superior Court (Gemstar-TV Guide Int'l Inc.)
Arbitrator should decide whether parties' arbitration agreement permits consolidation of two proceedings. |
Contracts |
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Oct. 7, 2004 |