| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S046375
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Buttram v. Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp.
Latent asbestos disease action accrues when injury discovered for purposes of applying statute limiting noneconomic damages. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
|
S052920
|
Garcia v. McCutchen
Dismissal sanction under Delay Reduction Act isn't appropriate if noncompliance is counsel's responsibility, not litigant's. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
|
D021735
|
Gonzales v. Personal Storage Inc.
Storage facility is liable for emotional distress caused by its conversion of tenant's belongings. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
|
B094739
|
Sharon P. v. Arman Ltd.
Owner of commercial parking garage has duty to provide reasonable security for persons using the garage. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 18, 1999 | |
|
D021735
|
Gonzales v. Personal Storage, Inc.
Storage facility is liable for emotional distress caused by its conversion of tenant's belongings. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 18, 1999 | |
|
96-15600
|
Camacho v. Du Sung Corp.
Lessee's contractual duty eliminates owner's liability for injury on commercial premises leased as shooting range. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 18, 1999 | |
|
95-56657
|
McKendall v. Crown Control Corp.
In products liability case, expert opinion based on experience/training is admissible absent supporting scientific principles. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 18, 1999 | |
|
S051085
|
Kentucky Fried Chicken of California Inc. v. Superior Court (Brown)
Shopkeeper doesn't have duty to comply with armed robber's money demand to decrease harm risk. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 17, 1999 | |
|
A074351
|
Wolfe v. Dublin Unified School District
School district is immune from suit by student injured in volunteer driver's car during field trip. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 17, 1999 | |
|
E017721
|
Lowe v. California League of Professional Baseball
Question exists on whether baseball team's mascot distracted spectator, increasing risk of being hit by ball. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 17, 1999 | |
|
B100255
|
Soto v. State of California
Government immunity bars tort action by county worker injured during state's emergency training exercises. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 17, 1999 | |
|
S067542
|
Stella Foods Inc. v. Los Angeles County Superior Court (Cacique Incorporated)
Cross-complainant needn't prove opponents conduct was wrongful and independently actionable to |
Torts |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
B109565
|
Depew v. Crocodile Enterprises Inc.
Employer isn't liable for accident caused by employee falling asleep while driving home from work. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
96-55869
|
Martinez v. City of Los Angeles
Conflicting evidence bars summary judgment on claim of false imprisonment grounded upon prolonged detention. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
B094399
|
Bennett v. Suncloud
Statute of limitations for filing complaint for injury isn't tolled by earthquake if court still open. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
B110144
|
Dyer v. Superior Court (Hasou)
Assumption of risk bars tow-truck driver's claim for injuries against motorist needing assistance. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
S057064
|
Snyder v. Michael's Stores Inc.
Child, allegedly injured in utero during mother's employment, isn't barred by workers' compensation from suing employer. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
|
A074293, A073961 and A076612
|
Barr v. ACandS Inc.
Claims from occupational exposure to asbestos are barred by limitations statute after filing of prior suits. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
S048811
|
Engalla v. Permanente Medical Group, Inc.
Limits can be placed on party's enforcement of arbitration agreement due to misfeasance in performance. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
C019828
|
Zeiger v. State of California
Subcontractor employee's receipt of workers' compensation benefits doesn't preclude negligence claims against owner or general contractor. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
A075737
|
McGettigan v. Bay Area Rapid Transit District
Rapid transit district has no duty to assist allegedly drunken passenger off of train platform. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
A075737
|
McGettigan v. Bay Area Rapid Transit District
Rapid transit district has no duty to assist allegedly drunken passenger off of train platform. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
B096771
|
Warren v. Schecter
Plaintiff facing imminent death absent receiving funds for medical care is entitled to calendar preference. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
S046944
|
Rutherford v. Owens-Illinois, Inc.
Asbestos-injured plaintiff must show exposure to defendant's product is substantial factor, within reasonable medical probability. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
B096771
|
Warren v. Schecter
Plaintiff facing imminent death absent receiving funds for medical care is entitled to calendar preference. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
H014191
|
Valley Title Co. v. San Jose Water Co.
Investor-owned public utility is immune from negligence suit for damages caused by fire service pipeline. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
96-16598
|
Koirala v. Thai Airways International Ltd.
Flight crew's failure to monitor navigational instruments is willful misconduct warranting lifting personal injury cap. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
D023269
|
Zavala v. Arce
Mother, whose child died in utero, has damages claim against doctor for direct victim emotional distress. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
96-16643
|
Jones v. United States
No liability for unplanned child when doctors fail to warn of antibiotics effect on birth control. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
|
96-35766
|
State of Montana v. Gilham
Sovereign Immunity bars plaintiff's unconsented action against state in Indian tribal court. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 |
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