Travelers Property Cas. Co. of America v. Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles -
Court of Appeal, Second District (April 17, 2013) -
Most insurers do not like to insure empty buildings. Consequently,…more
Amy Jo McDaniel, et al. v. Loyd Richard Asuncion
Court of Appeal, Fifth District (March 27, 2013)
California has a statutory settlement procedure (Code of Civil Procedure § 998) by which a party may make a written…more
In Howell v Hamilton Meats & Provisions, Inc. (2011) 52 Cal.4th 541 the California Supreme Court decided that a plaintiff’s recovery for past medical expenses is limited to the amount paid for the medical expenses after any…more
A.D., et al. v. California Highway Patrol, et al. -
United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (April 3, 2013) -
The concept of qualified immunity involves shielding a police officer from a lawsuit where the…more
Kaiser Cement & Gypsum Corp. v. Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania
Court of Appeal, Second District (April 8, 2013)
Last year, in State of California v. Continental Insurance Company (2012) 55 Cal.4th 186,…more
The Court of Appeal has reversed a nonsuit in favor of Amcord based on an epidemiologist’s testimony that a hypothetical worker who poured a bag of gun plastic cement would be at an increased risk for developing mesothelioma…more
Centex Homes, et al. v. The Superior Court of San Diego County
Court of Appeal, Fourth District (March 25, 2013)
Government Code section 901 provides that a cause of action for equitable indemnity or partial equitable…more
Post-Brinker Meal Break Decisions on Class Certification De-Published by California Supreme Court -
We have previously reported on the California Supreme Court’s decision in Brinker Restaurant Corp. v. Superior…more
Entente Design, Inc., et al. v. Superior Court of San Diego County.
Court of Appeal, Fourth District (March 12, 2013)
Where a party believes that it cannot get a fair and impartial hearing or trial from the judge,…more
Ignat v. Yum! Brands, Inc -
Court of Appeal, Fourth District (March 18, 2013) -
Traditionally, a common law right of privacy based on the disclosure of private facts required that there be a written “publication” of…more
On March 25, 2013, the Ninth Circuit ordered that this case be reheard en banc. The hearing is currently expected to go forward during the week of June 24, 2013 in Seattle, Washington. A decision is expected within three months…more
Diane Marie Minish v. Hanuman Fellowship et al. -
Court of Appeal, Sixth District (February 25, 2013) -
The doctrine of judicial estoppel precludes a party from obtaining an advantage by asserting one position, and…more
Catherine Flores v. Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
Court of Appeal, Second District (February 27, 2013)
Plaintiff Catherine Flores (“Flores”) was a patient at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital. On March 5,…more
Bell, et al. v. City of Boise, et al.
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit March 7, 2013
Plaintiffs in this case are seven individuals who either are or have been homeless in Boise. They have all been…more
Danielle Bourhis et al. v. John Lord et al.
Supreme Court of California (March 4, 2013)
Under the Revenue and Tax Code, a suspended corporation forfeits its corporate powers, rights and privileges by failing to pay…more
