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Del Junco v. Hufnagel
Default judgment entered against defendant accused of using website to defame doctor, is proper.
Torts Jun. 1, 2007
The Ministry of Defense and Support for the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran v. Cubic Defense Systems Inc. (Elahi)
Iran's $2.8 million judgment in contract dispute is 'blocked asset' that can be attached for brother's assassination under Terrorism Risk Insurance Act.
Torts Jun. 1, 2007
Del Junco v. Hufnagel
Default judgment entered against defendant accused of using website to defame doctor, is proper.
Torts Jun. 1, 2007
Rotolo v. San Jose Sports and Entertainment LLC
Premises owners who voluntarily acquire and install automatic external defibrillators have no duty to give visitors notice of their presence or location.
Torts May 31, 2007
Rotolo v. San Jose Sports and Entertainment LLC
Premises owners who voluntarily acquire and install automatic external defibrillators have no duty to give visitors notice of their presence or location.
Torts May 31, 2007
Melican v. Regents of the University of California
University does not have same funeral-related duties imposed on mortuaries to return unmingled 'cremains' of body willed to science.
Torts May 30, 2007
Franklin v. The Monanock Co.
Public policy dictates that, plaintiff's allegations concerning employer's inaction to threats by coworker, are sufficient to state claim for wrongful termination.
Torts May 30, 2007
Melican v. Regents of the University of California
University does not have same funeral-related duties imposed on mortuaries to return unmingled 'cremains' of body willed to science.
Torts May 29, 2007
Franklin v. The Monanock Co.
Public policy dictates that, plaintiff's allegations concerning employer's inaction to threats by coworker, are sufficient to state claim for wrongful termination.
Torts May 29, 2007
Orkin v. Taylor
Where family seeks recovery of Van Gogh painting from Elizabeth Taylor, Holocaust Victims Redress Act does not create private right of action.
Torts May 18, 2007
Del Junco v. Hufnagel
Default judgment entered against defendant accused of using website to defame doctor, is proper.
Torts May 10, 2007
PCO Inc. v. Christensen, Miller, Fink, Jacobs, Glaser, Weil & Shapiro LLP
Trial court errs in finding attorney, Robert Shapiro, acted outside scope of authority as partner of law firm in representation of client.
Torts May 4, 2007
Huong Que Inc. v. Luu
Difficulty quantifying harm caused by customer interference favors enjoining incipient competitor from distributing Vietnamese calendars.
Torts May 1, 2007
Sarei v. Rio Tinto
Papua New Guinea village, devastated by foreign mining operation, present justiciable questions of international law violations under Alien Tort Claims Act.
Torts Apr. 20, 2007
Jacob B. v. County of Shasta
Letter from district attorney's office to court stating that child was molestation victim of his uncle is protected by litigation privilege.
Torts Apr. 5, 2007
Dutra v. United States
Court must honor government's request to enter judgment providing periodic payment of future economic damages to claimants for injuries sustained during delivery.
Torts Apr. 5, 2007
Munoz v. City of Union City
If jury allocates liability to non-liable entity, ratio of liability set by jury will be preserved when fault is reallocated among remaining parties.
Torts Apr. 2, 2007
TSI Seismic Tenant Space Inc. v. Superior Court (Geocon Inc.)
In construction defects case, court erroneously finds that settlement was in good faith where party's proportionate share of liability was not considered.
Torts Apr. 2, 2007
Hawkins v. Wilton
Where moving party did not negate theory of respondeat superior liability, summary judgment was improperly granted.
Torts Mar. 29, 2007
Barrett v. Rosenthal
In defamation case, defendant prevails where Internet service providers or users cannot be sued as 'distributors.'
Torts Mar. 29, 2007
Daugherty v. American Honda Motor Co. Inc.
Car manufacturer was not responsible for latent defects discovered outside term of warranty, thus no breach of express warranty occurred.
Torts Mar. 28, 2007
Fields v. Yusuf
Where surgeon was found not negligent for sponge left inside patient, court improperly refused to instruct jury on legal doctrines.
Torts Mar. 28, 2007
CRST Van Expedited Inc. v. Werner Enterprises Inc.
Dismissal of complaint is not proper where plaintiff adequately alleged that competitor intentionally interfered with its employment contracts.
Torts Mar. 23, 2007
County of San Bernardino v. Calderon
Medical services lien under Hospital Lien Act arises upon giving of notice, and does not take priority over other liens created before it.
Torts Mar. 23, 2007
Nelson v. Superior Court (Exxon Mobil Corp.)
Bystander injured by foreseeable use of product may pursue strict liability action against product's manufacturer.
Torts Mar. 21, 2007
Prince v. Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Electric company's statutory immunity from suit by injured plaintiff did not preclude property owner from filing cross-complaint for implied contractual immunity.
Torts Mar. 21, 2007
City of Santa Barbara v. Superior Court (Janeway)
Exculpatory clause releasing city from liability for maintenance of recreational facility does not extend to claim of gross negligence.
Torts Mar. 21, 2007
Kirby v. Sega of America Inc.
First Amendment affords complete defense to celebrity's claims that video game distributors misappropriated her likeness.
Torts Mar. 21, 2007
Sababin v. Superior Court (Covina Rehabilitation Center)
Where woman died due to infection to skin ulcer, triable issues exist as to whether rehabilitation center employees were guilty of neglect.
Torts Mar. 20, 2007
California Housing Finance Agency v. Hanover/California Managment and Accounting Center Inc.
Public housing agency prevails in fraud suit against outside counsel who participated in insurance scheme.
Torts Mar. 19, 2007