| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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C029428
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Sacramento Brewing Co. v. Desmond, Miller & Desmond
Erroneous labeling of debtor in bankruptcy case, which defames misidentified debtor, is covered by the litigation privilege. |
Torts |
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Dec. 2, 1999 | |
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E023754
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Borg-Warner Protective Services Corp. v. Superior Court (Syroco Inc.)
Security guard company isn't liable for arson committed by employee who was acting outside the scope of employment. |
Torts |
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Dec. 2, 1999 | |
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G021030
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Monarch Bay II v. Professional Service Industries Inc.
Purchaser of a manufacturer's assets is liable only for claims of strict products liability, and not claims of negligence. |
Torts |
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Dec. 2, 1999 | |
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C030104
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Campbell v. Derylo
Triable issue exists as to whether use of snowboard without retention strap increases the inherent risk of injury to co-participants. |
Torts |
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Dec. 1, 1999 | |
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B122777
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Hanson v. Grode
Declaration of medical expert testimony raises triable issues of fact sufficient to overcome summary judgment motion. |
Torts |
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Nov. 30, 1999 | |
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98SC622
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Elgin v. Bartlett
In a medical malpractice action brought on behalf of a minor, the statute of limitations is tolled during minor's legal disability. |
Torts |
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Nov. 24, 1999 | |
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97-1157
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 v. Moody's Investor's Services Inc.
First Amendment protects publication of article that neither states nor implies an assertion that is provably false. |
Torts |
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Nov. 23, 1999 | |
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98-7159
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Kessler v. Brown & Williamson
Order |
Torts |
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Nov. 23, 1999 | |
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98-1234
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Stroud v. River Runners
Order |
Torts |
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Nov. 23, 1999 | |
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99-0024
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Stulce v. Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement
Statute of limitations for claim against governmental entity starts from the date of injury, not date claim is denied. |
Torts |
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Nov. 23, 1999 | |
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97CA2020
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A.T. v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Information obtained by insurance company in arbitration can be used against plaintiff in subsequent litigation. |
Torts |
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Nov. 19, 1999 | |
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98CA0244
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Curlin v. Regional Transportation District
Notice provisions of governmental immunity act establish jurisdictional bar to claimant. |
Torts |
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Nov. 19, 1999 | |
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99SA14
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In re Mitchell v. Wilmore
Expert Witness - Conflict of Interest - Disqualification. |
Torts |
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Nov. 19, 1999 | |
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98-6303
|
Walters v. Materials Transportation Company
Order |
Torts |
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Nov. 19, 1999 | |
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97CA1683
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Rose v. City & County of Denver
Plaintiff's claim for malicious prosecution fails where probable cause existed for her arrest. |
Torts |
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Nov. 19, 1999 | |
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98CA0589
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Lockett v. Garrett
Petitions to recall elected officials contained statement of political opinion which did not subject the proponents to a defamation claim. |
Torts |
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Nov. 19, 1999 | |
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98-2189
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Ybarra v. Amoco Production Co.
Order |
Torts |
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Nov. 18, 1999 | |
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A077561 and A079071
|
Pan Asia Venture Capital Corp. v. Hearst Corp.
Under Unfair Practices Act, computation of cost regarding newspaper advertising must be decided by jury, not judge. |
Torts |
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Nov. 18, 1999 | |
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97CA1159
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Weil v. First National Bank of Castle Rock
Bank does not owe a duty of care to a noncustomer such that failure to investigate certain constitutes negligence. |
Torts |
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Nov. 17, 1999 | |
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97CA1327
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Tunget v. Board of County Commissioner of Delta County
City's immunity from tort liability waived in action based on operation of motor vehicle |
Torts |
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Nov. 17, 1999 | |
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98-7052
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Kirk v. Watkins
Order |
Torts |
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Nov. 17, 1999 | |
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98-6455
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Dixon v. United States
Order |
Torts |
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Nov. 17, 1999 | |
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s081294
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Marich v. Orz Media Incorporated
Videotape of police phone call informing parents their son has died of an overdose is prima facie evidence of invasion of privacy. |
Torts |
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Nov. 16, 1999 | |
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S081372
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American International Industries v. Los Angeles County Superior Court
Prior representative action by watchdog environmental group bars subsequent class action under doctrine of res judicata. |
Torts |
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Nov. 16, 1999 | |
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98CA1736
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George v. Welch
Loss of consortium claim not dependent on bodily injury threshold in No-Fault Act. |
Torts |
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Nov. 16, 1999 | |
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98-0537
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Warrington v. Tempe Elementary School District No. 3
School district has a duty to place a school bus stop in a safe location. |
Torts |
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Nov. 11, 1999 | |
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98-8106
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Wellborn v. Cobray Firearms Inc.
Order |
Torts |
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Nov. 10, 1999 | |
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97-5232
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Rishell v. Wellshear
Order |
Torts |
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Nov. 10, 1999 | |
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98-1305
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Ayon v. Reverend Marshall Gourley
Order |
Torts |
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Nov. 10, 1999 | |
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98SC383
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Shelton v. Penrose/St. Francis Healthcare System
Certificate of review for actions against licensed professionals isn't required when plaintiff's portion has arguable merit without expert testimony. |
Torts |
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Nov. 10, 1999 |