| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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H026621
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Hudis v. Crawford
Dismissal for lack of standing does not constitute favorable termination on the merits for malicious prosecution purposes. |
Torts |
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Aug. 11, 2005 | |
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A102260
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Francies v. Kapla
Trial court incorrectly calculated recoverable damages under Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act. |
Torts |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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H024448
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Vogel v. Felice
Public figures suing for defamation failed to show statements on website were substantially false. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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H025934
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Browne v. Turner Construction Co.
Construction company's removal of safety equipment from work site affirmatively contributed to plaintiff's injuries. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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03-35071
|
Dorn v. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
Numerous incorrect evidentiary rulings require new trial in wrongful death case. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 9, 2005 | |
|
B174825
|
Blakemore v. Superior Court (Avon Products Inc.)
Popular cosmetics company violated unfair competition law by charging its representatives for unordered products. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 9, 2005 | |
|
S121173
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Fox v. Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc.
Statute of limitations for suit against surgical equipment manufacturer is tolled until medical malpractice plaintiff discovers that defect contributed to injury. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 9, 2005 | |
|
C044063
|
Barclay v. Jesse M. Lange Distributor Inc.
Owner of gasoline storage facility may be liable to injured worker for failing to provide fire extinguishers. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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B173273
|
Woods v. Fox Broadcasting Sub. Inc.
Interference with contract claim may be asserted against party to contract. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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B174899
|
Boyer v. Jensen
Plaintiff may not maintain claim against bankrupt tortfeasor merely to obtain judgment against tortfeasor's employer under theory of respondeat superior. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 9, 2005 | |
|
B163118
|
Acosta v. Glenfed Development Corp.
Residential developer is strictly liable for latent defects resulting from willful misconduct of subcontractors. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 5, 2005 | |
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B174899
|
Boyer v. Jensen
Plaintiff may not maintain claim against bankrupt tortfeasor merely to obtain judgment against tortfeasor's employer under theory of respondeat superior. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 5, 2005 | |
|
B179053
|
Roman Catholic Bishop of Oakland v. Superior Court (Thatcher)
Punitive damages sought under revived statute of limitations on otherwise barred tort claims does not violate ex post facto doctrine. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 4, 2005 | |
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C047658
|
Smalley v. Baty
Evidence that plaintiff paid own medical expenses should have been admitted during personal injury trial. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 3, 2005 | |
|
00-56603
|
John Doe I v. Unocal Corp.
Triable issues of fact exist as to whether Unocal committed human rights violations when building gas pipeline in Myanmar. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 25, 2005 | |
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03-16100
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Rivera v. Philip Morris
Strict liability failure to warn claim against tobacco company survives summary judgment. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 25, 2005 | |
|
H025030
|
Gonzales v. City of San Jose
Property owners may be liable for injuries occurring on adjacent city-owned sidewalks. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 24, 2005 | |
|
D043626
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Bell v. Greg Agee Construction Inc.
Employee of subcontractor without worker's compensation insurance cannot recover against general contractor absent showing of affirmative contribution to injuries. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 13, 2005 | |
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A105444
|
Cadlo v. Owens-Illinois
Original designer of asbestos containing product is not liable for subsequent manufacturer's design and distribution. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 12, 2005 | |
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02-36120
|
Knievel v. ESPN
Photograph caption calling plaintiff 'pimp' on jocular website is not defamatory as matter of law. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 11, 2005 | |
|
G033186
|
Enslen v. Kennedy
Family physician was qualified to offer opinion as to negligence of chiropractors in malpractice case. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 20, 2005 | |
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A102260
|
Francies v. Kapla
Trial court incorrectly calculated recoverable damages under Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 20, 2005 | |
|
04-35340
|
Whisnant v. U.S.
Discretionary function exception cannot shield government from Federal Tort Claims Act liability for negligence. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 19, 2005 | |
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S113799
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Elsner v. Uveges
Employee may use Cal-OSHA provisions to establish duty of care in negligence action against non-employer. |
Torts |
|
Apr. 12, 2005 | |
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G032874
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Weseloh Family Limited Partnership v. K.L. Wessel Construction Co. Inc.
Third-party design engineering consultant has no duty of care in absence of contractual privity. |
Torts |
|
Apr. 11, 2005 | |
|
A100310
|
Dixon v. City of Livermore
There is no substantial evidence to support finding that air show management company's negligent acts or omissions caused helicopter crash. |
Torts |
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Mar. 15, 2005 | |
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S114054
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Robinson Helicopter Co. Inc. v. Dana Corp.
Economic loss rule does not bar tort action for intentional misrepresentation or fraud in performance of contract. |
Torts |
|
Feb. 14, 2005 | |
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B163112
|
Ewing v. Goldstein
Civil Code section 43.92 does not immunize psychotherapist for failing to warn of serious threat communicated by patient's father. |
Torts |
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Feb. 7, 2005 | |
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B168913
|
Hughes v. Hughes
Evidence that man 'dabbled in the pimptorial arts' is sufficient to defend defamation claim for son's statement, 'Our dad's a pimp.' |
Torts |
|
Jan. 14, 2005 | |
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B170132
|
Caloroso v. Hathaway
No expert was needed to determine whether sidewalk crack that caused plaintiff's fall was trivial. |
Torts |
|
Jan. 14, 2005 |
