California Personal Injury Case Law
Please find, below, selected case laws decided by Supreme Court of California or Court of Appeals of California where the terms personal injury or related terms have been mentioned. These cases are not necessarily personal injury and may include cases where the facts or court decision merely mentions personal injury related legal terms. You are not to rely on these cases as legal advice nor should you rely on them for accuracy. Please see Terms of Service.
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Golden Eagle Insurance Co. v. Century Surety Company - 12/8/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Harper v. Ultimo - 12/5/2003
I.
Laurence and Michaelyn Harper signed two contracts with Frank Ultimo and Ultimo Organization to stabilize the soil and re-level a pool on the Harpers' property. Both contracts were pre-printed. Ultimo rejected the Harpers'...
Farfara v. Miramontes - 12/5/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
TRW Vehicle Safety Systems - 12/5/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Marasovic v. Contra Costa County Adult Protective Services - 12/3/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Franciscan Hill Homeowners Association v. Newhall Land and Farming Co. - 12/3/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Crumb v. McClain-Hill - 11/26/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Joseph v. Howard - 11/26/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Taylor v. John Crane Inc. - 11/26/2003
CERTIFIED FOR PARTIAL PUBLICATION
Defendant John Crane Inc., appeals a jury verdict in favor of plaintiffs David Taylor (Taylor) and his wife Susan Taylor, based on Taylor's exposure to asbestos-containing products manufactured...
U.S.A. v. Brian Campbell - 11/26/2003
The matter before the Court, the Honorable Consuelo B. Marshall, United States District Judge presiding, is Defendant Brian Campbell’s Omnibus Motion for: 1) Attorney’s Fees Pursuant to the Hyde Amendment; 2) Dismissal of Indictment; 3)...
Purcell v. Guiness UDV North America - 11/26/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
People v. Cole - 11/26/2003
CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION
This action was brought by The People of the State of California against Pearle Vision, Inc. (Pearle), Pearle VisionCare, Inc. (Pearle VisionCare), alleged officers and directors Jeffrey A. Cole, Peggy...
Roberti v. Andy's Termite & Pest Cotrol - 11/26/2003
CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION
INTRODUCTION
Plaintiff Michael Roberti, a minor, by and through his guardian ad litem, Mary Roberti, appeals from a judgment of dismissal entered in favor of defendant Andy's Termite & Pest...
Peterson v. Steele Company - 11/25/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
McAdoo v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board - 11/25/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Luzano v. Mann - 11/25/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Romo v. Ford Motor Co. - 11/25/2003
In the wake of its decision in State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins. Co. v. Campbell (2003) ___ U.S. ___ [123 S. Ct. 1513] (hereafter State Farm), the United States Supreme Court granted certiorari in the present case. The court...
Stoll v. Bush - 11/25/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Roberts v. Mahl - 11/25/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Hines v. Serocki - 11/25/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Kelsch v. Caroe - 11/25/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Gonzalez v. Central Union High School District - 11/25/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Garamendi v. Golden Eagle Insurnace Co. - 11/25/2003
CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION
A group of homeowners-plaintiffs in the underlying action and claimants in the proceedings from which this appeal was taken (claimants)-sued the developer of their subdivision for various alleged defects...
Nelson v. County of Los Angeles - 11/25/2003
CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION
On a summer night in 1998, Dwayne Nelson (an adult who had just been released from prison) stood in the middle of a busy intersection and fired a loaded gun into the air and at passing motorists. Someone...
Wheeler v. Castro - 11/24/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Balistreri v. Rosenthal - 11/24/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Laursen v. Pope - 11/23/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Reeves v. Championship Auto Racing Teams - 11/21/2003
Plaintiffs Jeannie L. Reeves, as special administrator of the estate of Gregory William Moore, and Richard Paul Moore (collectively Plaintiffs) sued defendants Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. (CART) and California Speedway...
Kimbark v. Metal Deck Specialists - 11/20/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Perera v. Windsor - 11/20/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Ashbee v. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company - 11/20/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule 977(b). This opinion has...
Light v. Provident Life and Accident Insurance Co. - 11/19/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
AMP Enterprises v. Price Pfister - 11/19/2003
Introduction
After Price Pfister, Inc., terminated its relationships with its independent sales representatives and transitioned to an employee-based sales force, the former independent sales representatives sued for fraud and...
Guzey v. Kapp - 11/18/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
In Surgical Sutures Cases II - 11/18/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Alcoa - 11/17/2003
1. Introduction
Plaintiff Alcoa, Inc., who manufactured and sold aluminum products, contracted with defendant California Cartage Company, Inc., for warehousing services. After a fire at defendant's warehouse ruined plaintiff's...
In re Chambers - 11/17/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Rondinelli v. Ralphs Grocery Company - 11/17/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Oregon's Wild Harvest v. Superior Court of San Francisco County - 11/14/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Kirkland v. Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company - 11/14/2003
George Kirkland challenges a summary judgment obtained by Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company (BNSF) in a personal injury action based on alleged asbestos exposure. Because BNSF's separate statement of facts in support...
Scuzzaro v. Loma Linda University Medical Center - 11/14/2003
After a 13-day trial, a jury awarded plaintiff Jeanette Scuzzaro damages in her medical malpractice action. The damages included $750,000 for past pain and suffering, $750,000 for future pain and suffering, $100,000 for past loss of...
In re Marriage of Roach - 11/13/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Varian Medical Systems - 11/13/2003
CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION
Defendants Michelangelo Delfino and Mary Day used Internet bulletin boards to post numerous derogatory messages about their former employer, Varian Associates, Inc. (Varian) and two Varian executives....
Lyons v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. - 11/13/2003
Five years after Phillip and Mary Lyons noticed deterioration in their expensive custom windows, they discovered the damage might be insured under their homeowner's policy. The Lyons filed a claim, but it was denied as untimely....
Weatherby v. City of Inglewood - 11/13/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Wilson v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan - 11/12/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Bermudez v. Edco Plastics - 11/12/2003
Maria Bermudez sued her employer, Edco Plastics, Inc. (Edco) after suffering a severe injury operating a machine at work. She contended that because the machine was a "power press" within the meaning of Labor Code section 4558, the...
J.P. Morgan & Co. - 11/12/2003
CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION
Proceedings in mandate after the court granted a motion to certify a class, Judge J. Michael Bollman. Petition granted.
The trial court certified this Cartwright Act case as a class action...
Global Minerals & Metals Corp. v. Superior Court of San Diego County - 11/12/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
North American Specialty Insurance Co. v. St. Paul Mercury Insurance Co. - 11/12/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Martinez v. Metabolife International - 11/12/2003
CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION
Respondents Gloria and George Martinez (together Plaintiffs) filed this action against appellant Metabolife International, Inc. (MII) alleging that Gloria used Metabolife 356 (the Product), a product...
Dennis v. Gutierrez - 11/7/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule 977(b). This opinion has...
Hugo v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance - 11/6/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
People v. Caro - 11/4/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Mitchell v. Orange County Sheriff Deputies - 11/4/2003
Robert Mitchell was attacked in the Orange County Men's Jail by a fellow inmate. The deputies he summoned for help stood by and permitted the attack to endure for approximately 10 minutes. Mitchell filed a complaint against the...
Rosales v. Battle - 11/4/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Fox v. Ethicon Endo-Surgical - 11/4/2003
Appellant Brandi Fox (Fox) filed a medical malpractice action against her surgeon, asserting his negligence during surgery caused a perforation of her small intestine and subsequent complications. During his deposition, the surgeon...
Letona v. County of Santa Clara - 11/3/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Harrah's Operating Company - 10/31/2003
Petitioners Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (HEI), Harrah's Operating Company, Inc. (HOC), and Rio Properties, Inc. (RPI), (collectively Petitioners) seek a writ of mandate compelling the trial court to vacate its order denying their...
Dorsey v. 99 Cents Only Stores - 10/31/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Teamsters Local 856 v. Priceless - 10/31/2003
CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION
Priceless, L.L.C., a limited liability corporation that operates newspaper companies as the "Daily News" in various cities throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, appeals from a preliminary injunction...
Padilla v. Turner Construction Co. v. Turner Construction Co. - 10/31/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Ali v. L.A. Focus Publication - 10/31/2003
CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION
Najee Ali appeals the judgment entered after the trial court granted summary judgment in favor of defendant L.A. Focus Publication (L.A. Focus) and Jheryl Busby in Ali's action for wrongful termination...
Row v. D.P.R. Construction - 10/30/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
People v. Lam - 10/30/2003
Defendant was charged with sale of marijuana. He argues there was sufficient evidence to support a jury instruction on the lesser included crime of possession of marijuana. We agree the trial court erred in not instructing on the...
Seifert v. City of Los Angeles - 10/30/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Giannini v. Taguchi - 10/30/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Kiljian v. Grimes - 10/30/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Martinez v. Northridge Hospital Medical Center - 9/30/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
In re Estate of Athans - 9/30/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Eilken v. Charlston - 9/30/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
California Insurance Guarantee Association v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board - 9/30/2003
CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION
When a claimant seeks workers' compensation benefits from the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) for a claim arising out of a car accident, is CIGA entitled to a credit for underinsured...
Minor v. County of Los Angeles - 9/29/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule...
Hernandez v. Superior Court of the State of California - 9/29/2003
CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION
BACKGROUND
Plaintiffs in a wrongful death action have filed two petitions for writs of mandate to review several discovery orders: an order granting a motion to compel discovery, entered on October...
Shirley v. Armstrong - 9/29/2003
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED
California Rules of Court, rule 977(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule 977(b). This opinion has...
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