For reprint rights or to purchase a copy of your Daily Journal photo, email Jeremy_Ellis@dailyjournal.com for prices or call 213-229-5424.

To buy more copies, call 866-531-1492 or email subscribe@dailyjournal.com
This is the property of the Daily Journal Corporation and fully protected by copyright. It is made available only to Daily Journal subscribers for personal or collaborative purposes and may not be distributed, reproduced, modified, stored or transferred without written permission. Please click "Reprint" to order presentation-ready copies to distribute to clients or use in commercial marketing materials or for permission to post on a website. and copyright (showing year of publication) at the bottom.
Subscribe to the Daily Journal for access to Daily Appellate Reports, Verdicts, Judicial Profiles and more...
Daily appellate reports
Enewsletter Sign-up
    Filter by date
     to 
    Search by Case Name
    Search by Judge
    Search by Case Number
    Search by DJ Citation Number
    Search by Category
    Search by Court

Name Category Published
Arellano v. Clark County Collection Service LLC
Debt collector cannot evade Fair Debt Collection Practices Act's restrictions by strategically forcing debtor's claims to be auctioned, erroneously resulting in dismissal of debtor's FDCPA action. 		Consumer Law 9th Nov. 20, 2017
Davidson v. Kimberly-Clark Corp.
Consumer alleging fraud has standing to pursue injunctive relief where consumer faces 'imminent or actual threat of future harm.' 		Consumer Law 9th Oct. 23, 2017
In re Henson
Verizon subscribers victorious in challenging order staying putative class action and compelling arbitration in action against mobile advertising middle-man. 		Consumer Law 9th Sep. 6, 2017
Rubenstein v. The Gap Inc.
Plaintiff’s claim under the Consumers Legal Remedies Act fails where Plaintiff’s complaint fails to allege that defendant misrepresented its products. 		Consumer Law 2DCA/1 Aug. 28, 2017
Los Angeles Lakers Inc. v. Federal Insurance Co.
Claim under Telephone Consumer Protection Act is fundamentally invasion of privacy claim; insurer properly denied coverage under policy broadly excluding actions arising from invasion of privacy. 		Consumer Law 9th Aug. 24, 2017
Afewerki v. Anaya Law Group
False statement that causes ‘the least sophisticated debtor to suffer a disadvantage’ in his or her plan of action ‘in response to the collection effort’ is a material false statement that violates the FDCPA. 		Consumer Law 9th Aug. 21, 2017
Jones v. Royal Administration Services Inc.
Company cannot be held vicariously liable for telemarketers’ Telephone Consumer Protection Act violations because telemarketers were not its agents, but were independent contractors. 		Consumer Law 9th Aug. 10, 2017
Henson v. Santander Consumer USA Inc.
Defaulted debt purchaser that collects debts on its own behalf does not qualify as a 'debt collector' under Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. 		Consumer Law Jun. 12, 2017
Ho v. ReconTrust Co.
Action properly dismissed where trustee of California deed of trust is not a 'debt collector' under Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. 		Consumer Law May 23, 2017
Cross v. Superior Court (Kidane)
Business and Professions Section 2225 abrogates psychotherapist-patient privilege for purposes of medical board's investigation of a psychiatrist, permitting disclosure of patient records. 		Consumer Law May 3, 2017
Kwan v. SanMedica International LLC
Motion to dismiss complaint properly granted, where plaintiff fails to allege facts to support finding that defendant's advertising claims were actually false. 		Consumer Law Apr. 24, 2017
Syed v. M-I LLC
Inclusion of liability waiver in the same document as statutorily mandated disclosure constitutes willful violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 		Consumer Law Mar. 21, 2017
Oskoui v. J.P. Morgan Chase Bank N.A.
Victim of Chase's 'unconscionable' loan modification process obtains relief from summary judgment entered in favor of Chase involving allegations of fraudulent business practices. 		Consumer Law Mar. 14, 2017
Professional Collection Consultants v. Lauron
Summary judgment on grounds of statute of limitations improperly granted in debtor's favor where debtor failed to establish when debt collector's action accrued. 		Consumer Law Feb. 21, 2017
Van Patten v. Vertical Fitness Group LLC
In case alleging violation of Telephone Consumer Protection Act, summary judgment properly granted in defendants' favor where plaintiff consents to receive text messages at issue. 		Consumer Law Jan. 30, 2017
Koby v. ARS National Services Inc.
Though magistrate judge may approve class action settlement without obtaining consent of all unnamed class members, approval nevertheless overturned for failing to meet FRCP 23(e)(2). 		Consumer Law Jan. 25, 2017
Syed v. M-I LLC
Inclusion of liability waiver in the same document as statutorily mandated disclosure constitutes willful violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 		Consumer Law Jan. 22, 2017
Mashiri v. Epsten Grinnell & Howell
Consumer may proceed with action against law firm accused of committing unlawful debt collection practices in violation of the FDCPA and related state consumer laws. 		Consumer Law Jan. 16, 2017
Briseno v. ConAgra Foods Inc.
Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23 does not impose freestanding administrative feasibility prerequisite to class certification. 		Consumer Law Jan. 3, 2017
Raceway Ford Cases
Automobile dealership's practice of backdating finance contracts with customers does not violate Automobile Sales Finance Act. 		Consumer Law Dec. 15, 2016
Veera v. Banana Republic LLC
Plaintiffs may proceed with class action filed against Banana Republic for allegedly luring customers into the store by deceptively advertising 40 percent discount. 		Consumer Law Dec. 15, 2016
Goglin v. BMW of North America LLC
Consumer properly awarded attorney fees under Song-Beverly Act in connection with the purchase of a used BMW vehicle. 		Consumer Law Oct. 24, 2016
Ho v. ReconTrust Co.
Action properly dismissed where trustee of California deed of trust is not a 'debt collector' under Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. 		Consumer Law Oct. 19, 2016
Ebner v. Fresh Inc.
Motion to dismiss affirmed where consumer fails to state plausible claim for relief on claims alleging deceptive and misleading labeling and packaging of lip balm. 		Consumer Law Sep. 27, 2016
Nichols v. Century West LLC
Car dealer's informal agreement to wait to deposit down payment checks does not qualify as 'deferred' down payment allowing purchaser to rescind contract. 		Consumer Law Aug. 18, 2016
Hernandez v. Williams, Zinman & Parham PC
FDCPA's 'validation notice' requirement applies not only to initial debt collector, but also to subsequent debt collectors that communicate about the same debt. 		Consumer Law Jul. 21, 2016
Duran v. Obesity Research Institute LLC
Material misstatements in online claim form results in reversal of class action settlement in weight loss products case. 		Consumer Law Jul. 19, 2016
Choi v. Mario Badescu Skin Care Inc.
Objectors fail to demonstrate that notice of settlement was rendered constitutionally infirm merely because publication was made once rather than four times. 		Consumer Law Jun. 22, 2016
Geier v. m-Qube Inc.
Mobile phone billing aggregators may seek to enforce arbitration clause as intended third party beneficiaries, but questions remain on whether plaintiff even assented to contract. 		Consumer Law May 26, 2016
Sheriff v. Gillie
Special counsel's use of Ohio Attorney General's letterhead to collect state-owed debts does not run afoul of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. 		Consumer Law May 17, 2016
By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with our cookie policy. You can learn more about how we use cookies by reviewing our Privacy Policy here.