| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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49283-7
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Bally's Pacwest Inc. v. Stokes
Waiver of negligence signed by health club member is enforceable. |
Torts |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
|
00CA2080
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Rubio v. Farris
Prevailing party may be entitled to costs when damages and pre-settlement offer costs are considered. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 23, 2002 | |
|
2002-0012
|
Bloxham v. Glock Inc.
Gun manufacturer and gun show operator have no duty to control third-party conduct or protect victims. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 23, 2002 | |
|
70978-5
|
Medina v. Public Utility District No. 1
Plaintiff must wait 60 days before filing personal injury claim against county in trial court. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 23, 2002 | |
|
49536-4
|
Brown v. Labor Ready Northwest
Labor agency is not vicariously liable for negligence of worker under 'borrowed servant' doctrine. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 23, 2002 | |
|
00SC960
|
Vanderbeek v. Vernon Corp.
Court clarifies proper test for assessing consequential damages arising from economic tort. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 22, 2002 | |
|
S095213
|
Myers v. Philip Morris Companies Inc.
Immunity statute shields tobacco companies from product liability actions based on conduct occurring in 10-year period when statute was in effect. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 18, 2002 | |
|
S090420
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Naegele v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Immunity statute's protection does not extend to allegations that tobacco companies used additives that exposed smokers to dangers beyond those associated with cigarette smoking. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 18, 2002 | |
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00-15058
|
Dazo v. Globe Airport Security Services
Warsaw Convention doesn't apply to airport security company rendering services to both international and domestic air passengers. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 17, 2002 | |
|
F034241
|
Romo v. Ford Motor Co.
Presumption of prejudice is rebutted where jurror mentions '60 minutes' segment and dream during deliberations. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 17, 2002 | |
|
A094062
|
Seelig v. Infinity Broadcasting Corp.
Defamation claims against morning radio show do not survive California's Anti-SLAPP statute. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 17, 2002 | |
|
B145131
|
Seo v. All-Makes Overhead Doors
Independent contractor/repairer owes no duty to third party injured by equipment repaired where injury is unrelated to specific repairs. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 17, 2002 | |
|
00SC889
|
Ryder v. Mitchell
Children's therapist doesn't have duty to their mother. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 16, 2002 | |
|
01SC386
|
The Denver Publishing Co. v. Bueno
Court declines to recognize tort of false light invasion of privacy. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 16, 2002 | |
|
01-0490
|
Collette v. Tolleson Unified School District, No. 214
School district does not have duty to protect general public from negligent driving of students who left campus during their lunch hour. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 12, 2002 | |
|
00CA2168
|
Fielder v. Academy Riding Stables
Stable owner is not immune from liability for damages related to failure of rider to control horse. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | |
|
01CA0535
|
Leef v. Burlington Northern
Assault on train crew by transient is not reasonably foreseeable to create liability under FELA. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | |
|
F036962
|
Kashian v. Harriman
Defamation claims are precluded under Anti-SLAPP statute due to failure to establish likelihood of success at trial. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 27, 2002 | |
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00-5131
|
Wilson v. Muckala
Doctor's liability for negligent infliction of emotional distress is reversed due to insufficient pleading. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 27, 2002 | |
|
70966-1
|
Kamla v. Space Needle Corp.
Jobsite owner had no duty of care toward injured employee of contractor. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 27, 2002 | |
|
27118-4
|
Stalter v. State of Washington
County must confirm identity of detainee when notified of possible misidentification. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 26, 2002 | |
|
48753-1
|
Newton Insurance Agency v. Caledonian Insurance Group
Plaintiff was properly granted summary judgment for tortious interference and civil conspiracy. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 26, 2002 | |
|
99-35979
|
Berg v. E.I. Dupont de Nemours and Co. (In re Berg)
Litigants exposed to nuclear radiation may not seek damages for medical monitoring and emotional distress under the Price Anderson Act. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 25, 2002 | |
|
01-4106
|
Murphree v. US Bank of Utah
Damage to professional reputation is not required to support slander per se based on charge of criminal conduct. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 25, 2002 | |
|
20389-1
|
Morse v. Antonellis
Jury verdict finding defendant not negligent in automobile collision is not supported by substantial evidence. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 21, 2002 | |
|
01SC161
|
Pierson v. Black Canyon Aggregates, Inc.
Court construes broad definition of landowners who can claim protection of premises liability statute. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 20, 2002 | |
|
B151826
|
Mattel Inc. v. Luce. Forward, Hamilton and Scripps
Probability of success in malicious prosecution action defeats anti-SLAPP motion to strike. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 20, 2002 | |
|
01CA0846
|
Anson v. Trujillo
No private right of action exists under Colorado Consumer Protection Act unless the public is significantly affected by person violating Act. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 20, 2002 | |
|
01-0170
|
Gonzales v. City of Phoenix
Court's decision to deny judgment notwithstanding verdict was not abuse of discretion. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 20, 2002 | |
|
00SC885
|
Cooper v. The Aspen Skiing Co.
Colorado public policy affords minors protections that preclude parent from releasing minor's own prospective claims for negligence. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 20, 2002 |
