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Cuevas v. Truline Corp.
Arbitrator's finding that big rig driver was one percent liable for accident does not bar future lawsuit. 		Torts Jul. 2, 2004
Wiener v. Southcoast Childcare Centers
Neither childcare center or property owner are liable where driver intentionally drove his car through fence onto playground, killing and injuring children. 		Torts Jul. 2, 2004
Hassan v. Mercy American River Hospital
Hospital's communication of information to another hospital, with the intent to aid in evaluation of doctor's qualifications and fitness, is privileged. 		Torts Jun. 23, 2004
Sweat v. Big Time Auto Racing Inc.
Plaintiff's signed release at automobile race does not charge him with assuming risk of injury from defectively constructed bleachers. 		Torts Jun. 9, 2004
Long v. The Walt Disney Co.
Plaintiffs' suit over use of their computer-altered childhood likenesses in nationally broadcast program is time barred under Uniform Single Publication Act. 		Torts May 21, 2004
Ileto v. Glock Inc.
Victims of shooting rampage may sue gun manufacturers for negligence and public nuisance. 		Torts May 19, 2004
Guerrero v. Gates
Court properly rejects plaintiff's 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 claims for wrongful arrest and malicious prosecution. 		Torts May 7, 2004
Motus v. Pfizer Inc.
Plaintiff failed to establish sufficient causal link between husband's suicide and conduct of drug manufacturer. 		Torts Apr. 12, 2004
Navarette v. Holland
Wife's allegedly false statements of spousal abuse to law enforcement and district attorney fall within absolute privilege. 		Torts Apr. 7, 2004
Rabkin v. Oregon Health Sciences University
Award under Oregon's Whistleblower Law is limited to $200,000 under Oregon Tort Claims Act. 		Torts Mar. 17, 2004
Marich v. MGM/UA Telecommunications Inc.
Parents who were recorded on telephone while learning of son's death may sue television producers for invasion of privacy. 		Torts Mar. 15, 2004
Brenner v. City of El Cajon
City cannot be held liable for dangerous condition of street based on its failure to install traffic regulatory devices. 		Torts Mar. 15, 2004
Romo v. Ford Motor Co.
Punitive damages for car roll over that killed three people are reduced to $23.7 million. 		Torts Mar. 15, 2004
Spates v. Dameron Hospital Ass'n.
Plaintiff's emotional distress argument against hospital caring for her mother is rejected for lack of legal support. 		Torts Mar. 11, 2004
Noel v. River Hills Wilsons Inc.
Former employer that gave negative reference based on incorrect information was not liable for defamation. 		Torts Mar. 10, 2004
Olympic Airways v. Husain
Airline that refused to move asthmatic passenger away from smoking section is liable for wrongful death. 		Torts Mar. 2, 2004
Husain v. Olympic Airways
Warsaw Convention's 'willful misconduct' standard justifies damage award. 		Torts Feb. 26, 2004
Shively v. Bozanich
Discovery rule does not apply to delay accrual of cause of action for defamation contained in published book. 		Torts Feb. 17, 2004
Eastburn v. Regional Fire Protection Authority
Emergency dispatchers are not liable for injuries sustained after delayed response to 911 call. 		Torts Feb. 13, 2004
Henley v. Philip Morris Inc.
Punitive damages award of $25 million against cigarette manufacturer must be reduced. 		Torts Feb. 11, 2004
Casa Herrera Inc. v. Beydoun
Defendant who had suit terminated based on parole evidence rule may pursue later claim for malicious prosecution. 		Torts Feb. 2, 2004
Slaney v. Ranger Insurance Co.
Court did not err in denying plaintiff's SLAPP motion because findings of malice and lack of probable cause supported inferences. 		Torts Jan. 29, 2004
Steven F. v. Anaheim Union High School District
Parents of high school student who had affair with teacher cannot recover for emotional distress. 		Torts Jan. 23, 2004
Arboireau v. Adidas-Salomon AG
Former employee may proceed to trial on claim of intentional misrepresentation of position's locational stability. 		Torts Jan. 6, 2004
Park v. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Co.
Generator of hazardous waste is not liable for injuries suffered by employee of independent contractor. 		Torts Dec. 8, 2003
Tarpy v. County of San Diego
County is not immune from suit under Food and Agriculture Code, however, release of county from liability is valid. 		Torts Dec. 5, 2003
Claxton v. Atlantic Richfield Co.
Plaintiff presented substantial evidence of prior similar incidents showing reasonably foreseeable risk of violent criminal assaults. 		Torts Dec. 5, 2003
KB Home v. Superior Court (Consolidated Industries Corp.)
Home builder may seek tort damages for defective furnace rod that damaged other parts of furnace. 		Torts Dec. 4, 2003
Norman v. Life Care Centers of America Inc.
In action alleging elder abuse and wrongful death, court improperly denied jury instruction on negligence per se. 		Torts Nov. 26, 2003
Mirzada v. Dept. of Transportation
Plaintiffs failed to meet their burden of production establishing triable issue of fact concerning Caltrans' loss of design immunity. 		Torts Nov. 26, 2003
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