| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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04-1495
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Hartman v. Moore
Plaintiff in retaliatory-prosecution action must plead and prove absence of probable cause for pressing underlying criminal charges. |
Torts |
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May 5, 2006 | |
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C048881
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Mammoth Mountain Ski Area v. Graham
Triable issue of fact exist on whether defendant's conduct was so reckless as to be totally outside range of ordinary snowboarding activity. |
Torts |
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Apr. 10, 2006 | |
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F045480
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Doe v. Bakersfield City School District
Former student is entitled to relief from claims-presentation requirements because he was deterred from presenting his sexual abuse claims. |
Torts |
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Apr. 10, 2006 | |
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C047061
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Lackner v. North
Triable issues of fact exist as to whether snowboarder's conduct was reckless when he crashed into skier. |
Torts |
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Apr. 7, 2006 | |
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04-848
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Dolan v. U.S. Postal Service
Dismissal of suit is not proper where plaintiff sustained injuries because postal employees negligently left mail on her porch. |
Torts |
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Apr. 3, 2006 | |
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B175408
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Stephen v. Ford Motor Co.
In negligence action, trial court properly granted nonsuits in favor of automobile and tire companies. |
Torts |
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Mar. 21, 2006 | |
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A093424
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Kinsman v. Unocal Corp.
Liability of premises owner for injuries suffered by employee of independent contractor is limited. |
Torts |
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Mar. 15, 2006 | |
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C047923
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Saville v. Sierra College
Assumption of risk doctrine applies to activities or sports where dangerous conditions or conduct are integral part of activity or sport. |
Torts |
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Mar. 13, 2006 | |
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04-35889
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Jerden v. Amstutz
Limiting instruction regarding expert witness' testimony should not have been given when objection to it was untimely. |
Torts |
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Feb. 8, 2006 | |
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C047961
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Christoff v. Union Pacific Railroad Co.
Man injured by moving train failed to demonstrate that railroad company's conduct was legal cause of his injury. |
Torts |
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Feb. 7, 2006 | |
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A109252
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Environmental Law Foundation v. Wykle Research Inc.
Manufacturer of mercury-based dental fillers did not violate Health and Safety Code with warning it provided on product insert. |
Torts |
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Feb. 6, 2006 | |
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A094405
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Martin v. Szeto
Successful defendants should have been awarded attorney fees where slander action was brought in bad faith. |
Torts |
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Feb. 6, 2006 | |
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F040180
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Delgado v. Trax Bar & Grill
Evidence is insufficient to establish duty on part of bar to prevent or intervene in gang attack on patron. |
Torts |
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Feb. 3, 2006 | |
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B163651
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Gomez v. Superior Court (The Walt Disney Co.)
Amusement park, operating ride, is common carrier under Civil Code Section 2168. |
Torts |
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Feb. 3, 2006 | |
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F045914
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Coburn v. Sievert
Evidence of psychiatrist's negligence was insufficient to create question of fact as to his subjective belief concerning need for treatment. |
Torts |
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Feb. 3, 2006 | |
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E035349
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Smith v. Bennett Inc.
Statute tolling limitations period for medical malpractice action did not apply to claim for enhanced remedies under Elder Abuse Act. |
Torts |
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Feb. 3, 2006 | |
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C047923
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Saville v. Sierra College
Assumption of risk doctrine applies to activities or sports where dangerous conditions or conduct are integral part of activity or sport. |
Torts |
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Feb. 3, 2006 | |
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D040278
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Morris v. De La Torre
Restaurant owner may be liable for employees who failed to summon help for customer who was assaulted in parking lot. |
Torts |
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Feb. 3, 2006 | |
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F041148
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Fox v. Ethicon Endo-Surgical Inc.
Plaintiff alleging products liability will have chance to explain why she did not have cause to sue within one-year limitations period. |
Torts |
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Feb. 3, 2006 | |
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B176286
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Weaver v. Chavez
Federal standard requires driver of commercial vehicle to use extreme caution and to reduce speed when hazardous conditions exist. |
Torts |
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Feb. 2, 2006 | |
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B179206
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Johnson v. American Standard Inc.
Product manufacturer is not liable to sophisticated user for failure to warn of risk if user should have reasonably known of risk. |
Torts |
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Feb. 2, 2006 | |
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H028455
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Zipperer v. County of Santa Clara
County may adopt ordinance to exempt itself from duty to control tree growth under Solar Shade Control Act. |
Torts |
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Feb. 2, 2006 | |
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D037761
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Elsner v. Uveges
Violations of state workplace safety laws are inadmissible in injured employee's lawsuit against third party. |
Torts |
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Feb. 2, 2006 | |
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B121917
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Simon v. San Paolo U.S. Holding Co. Inc.
Real estate seller that fraudulently conducted transaction is liable for $1.7 million in punitive damages. |
Torts |
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Feb. 2, 2006 | |
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B175025
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Raghavan v. Boeing Co.
In all cases of alleged defamation, truth of offensive statements or communication is complete defense. |
Torts |
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Jan. 30, 2006 | |
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C047923
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Saville v. Sierra College
Assumption of risk doctrine applies to activities or sports where dangerous conditions or conduct are integral part of activity or sport. |
Torts |
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Jan. 25, 2006 | |
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D045507
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Rinehart v. Boys & Girls Club of Chula Vista
After school club was not responsible for member's injuries resulting from rock thrown by non-member. |
Torts |
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Jan. 24, 2006 | |
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D043383
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Castaneda v. Olsher
Landlord had duty to prevent foreseeable gang-related shooting at mobile home park. |
Torts |
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Jan. 18, 2006 | |
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A105673
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Jones v. John Crane Inc.
Court's refusal to allocate amounts recovered in pretrial settlement to plaintiffs' net judgment was not erroneous. |
Torts |
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Jan. 17, 2006 | |
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04-35889
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Jerden v. Amstutz
Limiting instruction regarding expert witness' testimony should not have been given when objection to it was untimely. |
Torts |
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Jan. 12, 2006 |
