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Tuazon v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Non-resident manufacturer is subject to general jurisdiction where it has serious and long-standing in-state presence.
Civil Procedure Apr. 6, 2006
Hawthorne Savings F.S.B. v. Reliance Insurance Co. of Illinois
District court's refusal to abstain in case involving state law contract dispute was not abuse of discretion.
Civil Procedure Apr. 5, 2006
Arbaugh v. Y & H Corp.
Employee-numerosity requirement applicable to Title VII claim did not circumscribe federal court subject-matter jurisdiction.
Civil Procedure Apr. 3, 2006
In re Automobile Antitrust Cases
Personal jurisdiction over foreign vehicle manufacturers was properly denied for lack of evidence connecting manufacturers to alleged conspiracy.
Civil Procedure Mar. 29, 2006
Lee v. Fick
Parents sued by coach for libel, slander and interference with prospective economic advantage are entitled to grant of anti-SLAPP motion.
Civil Procedure Mar. 29, 2006
The New York Times Co. v. Superior Court (Wall Street Network LTD.)
Party's motion for reconsideration was properly denied for failure to base motion on new or different facts.
Civil Procedure Mar. 29, 2006
Carver v. Bonds
Foot specialist claiming Bay Area newspaper and baseball player defamed him failed to show challenged statements were false.
Civil Procedure Mar. 29, 2006
Ramona Unified School District v. Tsiknas
Defendant prevails under anti-SLAPP statute where abuse of process and barratry claims do not have probability of success.
Civil Procedure Mar. 29, 2006
City of Los Angeles v. Animal Defense League
Petitions filed by city for its employees are not enforcement actions exempt from special motion to strike under anti-SLAPP statute.
Civil Procedure Mar. 29, 2006
People v. Bhakta
State court proceeding may proceed upon remand pending appeal when remand order is not stayed.
Civil Procedure Mar. 29, 2006
Cathedral City Redevelopment Agency v. Stickles
In quick take eminent domain proceeding, trial court did not err in setting date of valuation on date of original deposit.
Civil Procedure Mar. 23, 2006
Ruiz v. Harbor View Community Association
Allegedly libelous letters sent to homeowner by homeowner's association were protected speech under anti-SLAPP statute.
Civil Procedure Mar. 23, 2006
Safeco Insurance Co. of Illinois v. Architectural Facades Unlimited Inc.
Filing motion for reconsideration did not extend time to file notice of appeal.
Civil Procedure Mar. 23, 2006
Major v. Silna
Defendant is awarded attorney fees under anti-SLAPP law because plaintiff failed to establish probability he would prevail on his claims.
Civil Procedure Mar. 23, 2006
Stewart v. Preston Pipeline Inc.
Under Evidence Code, settlement agreement was admissible and enforceable even though it was not signed personally by defendants.
Civil Procedure Mar. 23, 2006
Ambrose v. Michelin North America Inc.
Where counsel's conduct does not constitute excusable neglect, mandatory relief under Code of Civil Procedure Section 473(b) is not warranted.
Civil Procedure Mar. 21, 2006
Shell v. Equilon Enterprises
Party may not seek relief under Code of Civil Procedure Section 473(b) from sanctions imposed for failure to respond to discovery.
Civil Procedure Mar. 20, 2006
Electronic Funds Solutions v. Murphy
Trial court erred by awarding damages based on company's value, instead of company's lost profits.
Civil Procedure Mar. 20, 2006
Dorel Industries Inc. v. Superior Court (Jackson)
Exercise of jurisdiction over foreign company was proper under 'representative service doctrine' of general jurisdiction.
Civil Procedure Mar. 20, 2006
American Products Co. Inc. v. Law Offices of Geller, Stewart & Foley LLP
Litigation privilege did not apply to demand letters sent to manufacturer's customer prior to initiation of lawsuit.
Civil Procedure Mar. 20, 2006
Wasco Products Inc. v. Southwall Technologies Inc.
Manufacturer was required to plead civil conspiracy in its complaint in order to raise issue and toll applicable statute of limitations.
Civil Procedure Mar. 20, 2006
Sadoski v. Mosley
Judge had judicial immunity for claim based upon sentencing error involving judge's failure to correct sentence in light of 'Steinberg v. State.'
Civil Procedure Mar. 20, 2006
Frye v. Tenderloin Housing Clinic Inc.
Non-profit corporation that failed to register with state bar is not entitled to attorney fees.
Civil Procedure Mar. 15, 2006
People v. Yartz
Defendant's plea of no contest in 1978 to committing lewd act on child cannot be used against him in SVP commitment proceeding.
Civil Procedure Mar. 15, 2006
Hoskins v. Hogstad
Court's denial of special motion to strike is proper where hearing date was not within 30 days of service of motion.
Civil Procedure Mar. 1, 2006
Lance v. Dennis
Mere privity to losing state-court party did not bar later challenge to judgment by nonparty under 'Rooker-Feldman' doctrine.
Civil Procedure Feb. 23, 2006
Ministry of Defense and Support for the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran v. Elahi
Court of Appeals' failure to consider whether ministry was 'agency and instrumentality' of Iran for purposes of asset attachment resulted in error.
Civil Procedure Feb. 23, 2006
Marriage of Taschen
Principle of forum non conveniens allows dismissal or stay to be sought by motion of 'any party.'
Civil Procedure Feb. 21, 2006
Casa Eva I Homeowners Association v. Ani Construction & Tile Inc.
Notice of judgment lien must include several warning statements to judgment debtor to effectively create lien.
Civil Procedure Feb. 21, 2006
Discover Bank v. Superior Court (Boehr)
In credit cardholder agreement, parties' choice of Delaware law is implemented and class action waiver is enforceable.
Civil Procedure Feb. 21, 2006