Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B134358
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Rosales v. City of Los Angeles
Police officers do not have private right of action for City's unauthorized release of their confidential personnel files. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 25, 2000 | |
99-0508
|
Diggs v. Arizona Cardiologists, Ltd.
Doctor who voluntarily provides expertise to another physician, knowing it is necessary for patient's protection and will be followed, owes patient duty of care. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 21, 2000 | |
B118182
|
Alpert v. Villa Romano Homeowner Association
Homeowners association owes pedestrians duty to warn of dangerous conditions in sidewalk under its control. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 18, 2000 | |
E024437
|
Northland Insurance Co. v. Briones
Carrier's duty to defend where potential for coverage exists not triggered when insurer charged with rape and policy contains sexual abuse exclusion. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 18, 2000 | |
99-7112
|
Grimes v. Taylor
Order |
Torts |
|
Aug. 8, 2000 | |
99-1482
|
Betts v. United States
Order |
Torts |
|
Aug. 8, 2000 | |
A084367
|
Naegele v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Individuals diagnosed with lung cancer before statute gave right to sue cannot maintain tort action against tobacco manufacturers. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 5, 2000 | |
B128724
|
Lindstrom v. The Hertz Corporation
Car rental company does not have duty to determine lessee's familiarity with California's traffic rules. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 5, 2000 | |
B113905
|
Hassoldt v. Patrick Media Group Inc.
Liability and damages issues remanded where it is unclear whether jury's award was improperly based upon spoliation of evidence claim. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 4, 2000 | |
D033168
|
Calhoon v. Lewis
Property owner owes no affirmative duty to make driveway safe for skateboarding activities. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 4, 2000 | |
A083888
|
Valencia v. Michaud
Landlord has duty to protect tenants' daughter from violent attack, by another tenant's son, that occurs on apartment building's premises. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 4, 2000 | |
B125741
|
Cornette v. Department of Transportation
Issue of 'changed conditions' exception to design immunity defense must be decided by jury, not court. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 4, 2000 | |
D031575
|
Mendoza v. Club Car Inc.
Parking brake failure on parked golf cart raises inference of product defect. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 4, 2000 | |
D034606
|
City of Oceanside v. Superior Court of San Diego County
Firefighter's rule, which precludes rescue personnel from suing when injured participating in job-related rescue operations, extends to city lifeguards. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 4, 2000 | |
B133525
|
Luque v. Herrera
Employee's attorney entitled to fees from settlement fund obtained from third-party tortfeasor even when employer's reimbursement exceeds settlement. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 4, 2000 | |
A085271
|
Juarez v. Boy Scouts of America Inc.
Boy Scouts of America's failure to provide scouts and parents with information to prevent sexual abuse raises triable issues in case involving molestation by scoutmaster. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 4, 2000 | |
D033640
|
Pacific Bell v. City of San Diego
Public entities strictly liable for damages proximately caused by poorly maintained public improvements. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 4, 2000 | |
B128724
|
Barbara Lindstrom v. The Hertz Corporation
Car rental company does not have duty to determine lessee's familiarity with California's traffic rules. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 4, 2000 | |
E024437
|
Northland Insurance Co. v. Briones
Carrier's duty to defend where potential for coverage exists not triggered when insurer charged with rape and policy contains sexual abuse exclusion. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 4, 2000 | |
A087001
|
Wilson v. John Crane Inc.
Packing company found liable for asbestos related claims of public utility worker who named it as one of the companies providing packing materials. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 4, 2000 | |
B126504
|
Shavarts v. Budget Group Inc.
Avoidable fuel service charges imposed upon car renters are authorized by the legislature and do not amount to an unfair business practice. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 4, 2000 | |
99-8046
|
Call v. State Industries
Order |
Torts |
|
Aug. 1, 2000 | |
97-3321
|
Delaney v. Deere and Co,
Summary judgment reversed when decision based on law Kansas doesn't follow. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 1, 2000 | |
98ca2598
|
Lawrence (infant) v. Taylor
Failure of motorcycle driver to wear helmet inadmissible to show negligence or mitigate damages. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 1, 2000 | |
99CA0294
|
Trinity Universal Ins. v. Streza
Contractor not subject to standards for use of propane such that violation of standards is negligence per se. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 1, 2000 | |
99-6288
|
Baron v. Sayre Memorial Hospital Inc.
Order |
Torts |
|
Aug. 1, 2000 | |
98-7190
|
Choate v. Champion Home Builders Co.
Claim for defective smoke detector is neither expressly nor impliedly pre-empted by National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Act. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 1, 2000 | |
97-35781
|
Devereaux v. Perez
Issue of qualified immunity not reached in due process case that fails to identify violation of a cognizable right. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 19, 2000 | |
99-2228
|
Martinez v. American Oil
Order |
Torts |
|
Jul. 13, 2000 | |
99-4092 and 99-4100
|
Heard v. Bonnevill Billing and Collections
Order |
Torts |
|
Jul. 13, 2000 |