| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B191456
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Del Junco v. Hufnagel
Default judgment entered against defendant accused of using website to defame doctor, is proper. |
Torts |
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Jun. 1, 2007 | |
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03-55015
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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 |
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Jun. 1, 2007 | |
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B191456
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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 | |
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H029936
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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 |
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May 31, 2007 | |
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H029936
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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 | |
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G036583
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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 |
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May 30, 2007 | |
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B191267
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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 |
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May 30, 2007 | |
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G036583
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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 |
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May 29, 2007 | |
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B191267
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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 |
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May 29, 2007 | |
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05-55364
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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 | |
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B191456
|
Del Junco v. Hufnagel
Default judgment entered against defendant accused of using website to defame doctor, is proper. |
Torts |
|
May 10, 2007 | |
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B189856
|
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 |
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May 4, 2007 | |
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H029713
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Huong Que Inc. v. Luu
Difficulty quantifying harm caused by customer interference favors enjoining incipient competitor from distributing Vietnamese calendars. |
Torts |
|
May 1, 2007 | |
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02-56256
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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 | |
|
S142496
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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 |
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Apr. 5, 2007 | |
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05-36146
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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 | |
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A110121
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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 |
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Apr. 2, 2007 | |
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D049448
|
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 |
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Apr. 2, 2007 | |
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C049462
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Hawkins v. Wilton
Where moving party did not negate theory of respondeat superior liability, summary judgment was improperly granted. |
Torts |
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Mar. 29, 2007 | |
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S122953
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Barrett v. Rosenthal
In defamation case, defendant prevails where Internet service providers or users cannot be sued as 'distributors.' |
Torts |
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Mar. 29, 2007 | |
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B186402
|
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 |
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Mar. 28, 2007 | |
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B179848
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Fields v. Yusuf
Where surgeon was found not negligent for sponge left inside patient, court improperly refused to instruct jury on legal doctrines. |
Torts |
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Mar. 28, 2007 | |
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04-56809
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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 |
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Mar. 23, 2007 | |
|
E040923
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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 |
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Mar. 23, 2007 | |
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C052420
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Nelson v. Superior Court (Exxon Mobil Corp.)
Bystander injured by foreseeable use of product may pursue strict liability action against product's manufacturer. |
Torts |
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Mar. 21, 2007 | |
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H028957
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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 |
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Mar. 21, 2007 | |
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B176810
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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 |
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Mar. 21, 2007 | |
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B183820
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Kirby v. Sega of America Inc.
First Amendment affords complete defense to celebrity's claims that video game distributors misappropriated her likeness. |
Torts |
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Mar. 21, 2007 | |
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B190060
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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 |
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Mar. 20, 2007 | |
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G034968
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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 |
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Mar. 19, 2007 |
