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Los Angeles, CA 90071, United States
Phone: 213.542.8000
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  • Civil Rights
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  • Labor & Employment Law
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California Court Affirms $1.8 Million Judgment Against HOA for Failing to Investigate and Remediate Water Intrusion

When an HOA ignores its duties under its covenants and restrictions, the consequences can be devastating. In Ridley v. Rancho Palma Grande Homeowners Association (Cal. Ct. App., Aug. 28, 2025, No. H052560), a Santa Clara couple… more
 /  Civil Remedies, Construction Law, Real Estate - Residential

No Cross-Complaint Needed – Court of Appeal Clarifies Co-Defendants May Oppose Each Other’s Summary Judgment Motions Without a Cross-Complaint

On September 29, 2025, the Second District Court of Appeal issued an opinion in Bean v. City of Thousand Oaks (B338497), holding that a co-defendant with an adverse interest can oppose a motion for summary judgment without… more
 /  Civil Procedure, Personal Injury

California Court of Appeals Limits the Safety Exception of the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (“FAAAA”)

Across the Country, Federal and State Courts have wrestled with the interpretation of a federal statute which could preempt state common law claims against brokers, carriers and freight forwarders. The Federal Aviation… more
 /  Administrative Law, Personal Injury, Transportation

HOA Fines Capped at $100: Immediate Impact of California’s AB 130

On June 30, 2025, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 130 into law, enacting significant changes to homeowners association enforcement rules under the Davis-Stirling Act. While AB 130 primarily aims to streamline housing… more
 /  Real Estate - Residential

Timely Filed, Wrongly Rejected: Court of Appeal Reinforces Summary Judgment Rights

In CFP BDA, LLC v. Superior Court (2025), the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two (Riverside), issued a published opinion that clarifies a recurring procedural dilemma in civil litigation: whether… more
 /  Civil Procedure, Civil Remedies

California Court of Appeal Clarifies Right of a Party to Oppose Summary Judgment Motions - Even Without Cross-Claims

The Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two (Riverside) in RND Contractors, Inc. v. Superior Court (2025) issued a significant published decision. The California Court of Appeal addressed a previously unsettled… more
 /  Civil Procedure, Construction Law, Labor & Employment Law, Personal Injury

2024 Insurance Law Compendium for California

The Fair Claims Settlement Practice Regulations set forth the relevant time limits for claims handling responses and determinations. The most important time limits are: 15 days to acknowledge receipt of claim (10 Cal. Code Reg.,… more
 /  Insurance

California’s Telephone Consumer Protection Act Compendium

Does your state have its own version of the TCPA? Yes. California has what is known as the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, which is located in sections 1798.100 to 1798.199.100 of the California Civil Code. The… more
 /  Communications & Media Law, Consumer Protection, Privacy

Evidence of the Reasonable Value of Medical Services for Non-Emergency Care Provided by a Hospital is governed by the Howell standards, and is unaffected by the Hospital Lien Act

In David Yaffee v. Joseph Skeen, et al., (Filed 11/25/2024, C097746 and C097988), the California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, held that evidence of the reasonable value of medical services rendered to an insured… more
 /  Civil Procedure, Health, Personal Injury, Products Liability

Can a Close Relative Who Hears a Car Crash on the Phone Sue for Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress? California Supreme Court Says Yes.

The California Supreme Court’s decision this week in Downey v. City of Riverside, et al. ruled that such a claim did exist, expanding the contemporaneous zone of awareness for a Plaintiff to successfully recover for negligent… more
 /  Civil Procedure, Personal Injury

Can a Jury Consider a Plaintiff’s Medicare Coverage in Evaluating Future Medical Damages Claims?

Can a Jury consider a Plaintiff’s medicare coverage in evaluating future medical damages claims? A California Court of Appeals held in the affirmative in David Audish v. David Macias; Case No. D081689… more
 /  Civil Procedure, Health, Personal Injury

Double Check Your Work: Online Content Creators Who Use Defamatory Material From a Third Party May Not Be Protected By the Communications Decency Act of 1996

In Rose Bui v. Ngo Ky (No. G062338, filed May 8, 2024 and certified for partial publication), the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District reversed a trial court’s grant of a special motion to strike Plaintiff’s complaint… more
 /  Civil Procedure, Communications & Media Law

California Court of Appeal Enforces Parties’ Intent in Settlement “Term Sheet” Pursuant Code of Civil Procedure Section 664.6

In BTTHM Berkeley, LLC v. Johnston (No. A163300, filed March 28, 2024 and certified for partial publication), the California Court of Appeal, First District affirmed a trial court’s grant of a motion to enforce a settlement… more
 /  Civil Procedure

Failed to Timely Post Jury Fees and Waived a Jury? California Supreme Court Clarifies Burden for Parties Seeking Relief From Waiver

On February 26, 2024, the California Supreme Court issued an opinion in TriCoast Builders, Inc. v. Fonnegra (S273368), whereby the Court affirmed the judgment and determined the trial court did not abuse its discretion in… more
 /  Civil Procedure

Court of Appeal Validates 998 Offer Holding That There is No Exception Under Section 998 for Intervening Changes in the Law

On February 27, 2024, the California Second District Court of Appeal issued an opinion in Jacob Ayers v. FCA US, LLC (B315884), in which it reversed the Los Angeles County Superior Court’s cost judgment following the settlement… more
 /  Civil Procedure
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