all - Opinion Summaries

Marley v. US

Civil Procedure, Government Law, Injury & Tort Law
In a Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) action for medical malpractice, the dismissal of the complaint is affirmed where the FTCA statute of limitations...

CSX Transp., Inc. v. Hensley

Civil Procedure, Injury & Tort Law, Transportation
In an action brought under the Federal Employers' Liability Act, based on Plaintiff's fear of developing cancer due to asbestos exposure, judgment for...

Dennis v. Southard

Health Law, Injury & Tort Law, Professional Malpractice
In a medical battery action, trial court did not err in instructing the jury pursuant to CACI No. 530B as its explicit intent and knowledge...

Aguilera v. Heiman

Civil Procedure, Injury & Tort Law
In a negligence action, trial court judgment dismissing plaintiff's claim is affirmed where: 1) plaintiff's the claim is time barred by the one-year...

McMillian v. Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers

Civil Procedure, Injury & Tort Law
In an action seeking to recover damages for injuries sustained, district court's grant of final judgment on behalf of defendants is vacated and...

Friedland v. TIC - The Indus. Co.

Environmental Law, Injury & Tort Law
In a CERCLA action against entities who were jointly liable with Plaintiff for an environmental cleanup, summary judgment for Defendants is affirmed,...

Kojababian v. Genuine Home Loans, Inc.

Civil Procedure, Injury & Tort Law
In an action for fraudulent transfer and negligence, district court's grant of summary judgment is affirmed where: 1) the trial court correctly...

Hernandez v. City of Pomona

Civil Rights, Injury & Tort Law
Court of Appeals judgment is reversed where: 1) the federal judgment in favor of defendants on their civil rights claim alleging excessive force...

Fletcher v. Chicago Rail Link, L.L.C.

Government Law, Injury & Tort Law, Labor & Employment Law, Transportation
In an action brought by an employee under the Federal Employers Liability Act seeking damages for injuries that occurred at a railroad yard, district...

Eric M. v. Cajon Valley Union School Dist.

Education Law, Injury & Tort Law
In a negligence action for personal injuries, trial court's grant of summary judgment for defendant is reversed where: 1) the trial court incorrectly...