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United Services Automobile Assoc. v. Superior Court (Riley)
Consolidation of personal injury claim and action for spoliation of evidence doesn't prejudice insurance company.
Insurance Sep. 26, 2000
Salgado v. County of Los Angeles
Judgment notwithstanding verdict in mother's action for emotional distress after baby's injury during delivery is error.
Torts Sep. 26, 2000
Polydoros v. Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp.
No recovery for filmmaker's use of character resembling plaintiff as a child in purely fictional movie.
Torts Sep. 26, 2000
Lucero L., a Minor
Hearsay statements in social study of minor may be admitted but may not be sole basis for jurisdictional finding.
Juveniles Sep. 26, 2000
Kraus v. Trinity Management Services Inc.
Disgorgement into fluid recovery fund is not remedy available in representative Unfair Competition Law actions.
Business Law Sep. 26, 2000
Cortez v. Purolator Air Filtration Products Co.
While disgorgement to fluid recovery fund isn't permitted, defendant may be compelled to restore unpaid wages to present and former employees.
Business Law Sep. 26, 2000
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. v. Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Order
Sep. 26, 2000
Sanders v. American Broadcasting Companies Inc.
Secret videotaping of conversation with employee in 'open work area' is not invasion of privacy.
Torts Sep. 26, 2000
Creason v. State Dept. of Health Services
Newborn screening program imposes mandatory duty on state to exercise reasonable care concerning test results.
Torts Sep. 26, 2000
Tameka C., a Minor
Review granted
Sep. 26, 2000
Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Vickers Inc.)
Insurer's duty to defend against any 'suit' doesn't include duty to defend against administrative claim.
Insurance Sep. 26, 2000
Yamaha Corporation of America v. State Board of Equalization
Property delivered to common carrier in California for delivery to out-of-state donee is subject to California use tax.
Taxation Sep. 26, 2000
Etcheverry v. Tri-Ag Service Inc
Review granted
Sep. 26, 2000
Mueller v. Saint Joseph Medical Center
Wrongful death claim under Elder Abuse Act isn't viable if direct negligence claim exists.
Torts Sep. 26, 2000
Barner v. Leeds
Review granted
Sep. 26, 2000
Tameka C., a Minor
When juvenile fires shots at intended victim which results in assault of unintended victim, each assault's sentence may be enhanced separately.
Juveniles Sep. 26, 2000
In re Jorge M.
Order
Sep. 26, 2000
PPG Industries Inc. v. Transamerica Insurance Co.
Punitive damages against insured cannot be passed to insurer in breach of duty to settle action.
Insurance Sep. 26, 2000
Yamaha Corp. of America v. State Board of Equalization
Property brought into California for delivery to out-of-state donees is subject to use tax.
Taxation Sep. 26, 2000
Calatayud v. State of California
Exception to firefighter rule allows recovery by officer injured by peace officer of another agency.
Torts Sep. 26, 2000
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. v. Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Order
Sep. 26, 2000
People v. Southern California Edison Co.
Review granted
Real Property Sep. 26, 2000
State v. Honorable Michael O. Wilkinson
Unlicensed contractor is not obligated to pay restitution to homeowners because losses were attributable to shoddy work, not failure to obtain license.
Contracts Sep. 26, 2000
In re the General Adjudication of all rights to use water in the Gila River System and Source
Trial court properly defined what constitutes appropriable surface water of Gila River.
Real Property Sep. 26, 2000
Etcheverry v. Tri-Ag Service Inc.
Order
Sep. 26, 2000
Microsoft Corp. v. United States
Order
Sep. 26, 2000
Hotel Employees & Restaurant Employees International Union v. Davis (Lawrence)
Proposition 5, which by statute authorizes gambling on American Indian land, conflicts with California Constitution and is therefore invalid.
Native American Affairs Sep. 26, 2000
Apartment Association of Los Angeles County v. City of Los Angeles
Review granted
Sep. 26, 2000
Jorge M., a Minor
Conviction for possession of assault weapon requires proof of knowledge that gun is assault weapon.
Juveniles Sep. 26, 2000
Potvin v. Metropolitan Life Ins. Co.
Order
Sep. 26, 2000