Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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01-15913
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Prescott v. County of El Dorado
Plaintiffs lack standing to challenge indemnification provision in collective bargaining agreement because there is no causal relationship between agreement and plaintiffs' injuries. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2002 | |
00-55768
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United Computer Systems, Inc. v. AT&T
Motion to compel arbitration pursuant to contract's arbitration clause will not be barred by doctrine of res judicata. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2002 | |
01-16326
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U.S. v. Carpenter
Environmental organizations' motion to intervene in environmental suit was timely. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
49386-8
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Wright v. B&L Properties
Plaintiffs who made reasonably diligent efforts to serve defendant personally satisfied substitute service statute by mailing summons and complaint. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
E029531
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Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District v. City of Indio
Cross-complaints based on action dismissed for lack of jurisdiction must also be dismissed. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 24, 2002 | |
A096670
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Kahn v. Chetcuti
Arbitrator had authority to determine whether prevailing party's act of filing complaint before mediation barred award of attorney fees. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 24, 2002 | |
A095036
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Bay World Trading Ltd. v. Nebraska Beef Inc.
Trial court had authority to amend its statement of decision to award prejudgment interest. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 24, 2002 | |
B152966
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Pfeiffer Venice Properties v. Bernard
Defendants are entitled to ruling on merits of SLAPP motion and attorney fees despite case being previously dismissed. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 24, 2002 | |
25670-3
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Smith v. Behr Process Corp.
Trial court properly certified class in lawsuit against corporation that manufactures products for wood treatment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 24, 2002 | |
02-2594
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Macey v. Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Co.
Nondiverse citizenship of insurance company's agents requires complaint be heard in state court. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 24, 2002 | |
01-0550
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Rashedi v. General Board of Church of the Nazarene
Court has subject matter jurisdiction to hear action in tort against church. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 24, 2002 | |
02SA18
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Karr v. Williams
Respondent is enjoined from proceeding on any claim without representation of attorney. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 23, 2002 | |
01SC88
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City of Longmont v. Henry-Hobbs
Governmental immunity doesn't bar suit against city in wrongful death action where boy drowned in city-built irrigation ditch. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 23, 2002 | |
00SC772
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Healthone v. Rodriguez
Because plaintiff wasn't appealing judgment from which he had accepted benefit, his right to this benefit was uncontroverted and he wasn't precluded from appealing. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 23, 2002 | |
01CA1234
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UIH-SFCC Holdings v. Brigato
Doctrine of 'forum non conveniens' did not support dismissal of Colorado case where plaintiffs were residents of Colorado. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 23, 2002 | |
01-0437
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Hernandez v. State of Arizona
Evidence in notice of claim can be used to impeach party's credibility. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 23, 2002 | |
01-0216
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Porter v. Triad of Arizona
Statute of limitations for minor's claim for wrongful death of parent is tolled during minority. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 23, 2002 | |
G025980
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San Diego Watercrafts Inc. v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
In granting summary judgment in favor of defendant, court erred in considering evidence first submitted in defendant's reply papers. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 22, 2002 | |
D036986
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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Karges)
Individual proof of each class member's reliance on nondisclosure is not required to establish liability under consumer protection laws. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
A095772
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Muao v. Grosvenor Properties
In wrongful termination action, appeal of order compelling arbitration was premature. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
01-4117
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Utahns for Better Transportation v. US Dept. of Transportation
Trade association has standing to sue on behalf of members who would have standing to bring same suit. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
A088304
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Rancho Solano Master Association v. Amos & Andrews Inc.
Construction company found liable for landslides waived right to appeal when it satisfied judgment in favor of plaintiffs. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
A094975
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Kanter v. Warner-Lambert Co.
State claim against manufacturer of head lice medicine is pre-empted by federal drug law. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
00-56970
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Kukje Hwajae Insurance Co. v. The 'M/V Hyundai Liberty'
Cargo owner's insurer is bound by forum-selection clause in shipper's bill of lading, which was accepted by cargo owner's agent. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
01-55151
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Wayne v. DHL Worldwide Express
Federal district court lacked jurisdiction to hear case that alleged air shipment company violated state law. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
H022909
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Integral Development Corp. v. Wissenbach
German citizen had sufficient contacts with California to support assertion of personal jurisdiction over him. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 16, 2002 | |
99-56571
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Circuit City Stores Inc. v. Najd
State employment discrimination claim is subject to mandatory arbitration. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 16, 2002 | |
2001-0186
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Hallmark Industries v. First Systech International, Inc.
Intertwining doctrine does not apply to contract dispute. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 16, 2002 | |
01CA1222
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Logixx Automation Inc. v. Lawrence Michels Family Trust
Evidence supported jury verdict for breach of covenant not to compete. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 16, 2002 | |
27170-2
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Malted Mousse Inc. v. Steinmetz
Arbitrator erred in denying award of attorney fees based on small claims statute. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 15, 2002 |