An employee of a biotechnology company signed an agreement with his employer which provided that any invention conceived by him while at the company belonged to the company. While employed there, he invented a unique biotechnology process and started his own business to make a profit from his invention. The former employer and former employee […]
Repaired Instead Of Replaced.
Plaintiff’s car was damaged in an accident. As provided in her insurance contract, her insurer elected to repair rather than pay for the damaged vehicle. She was unsatisfied with the result and sued her insurer, but lost in the trial court when she did not prove her vehicle could not be repaired to its pre-accident […]
Inspired by their backgrounds in Celtic folk traditions
This storm system is producing showers and a few thunderstorms across SW England and all of Ireland this morning and is expected to slowly spread east throughout the day. Best rain chances will be between 1600 and 2300 today.” This could be significant stuff. If the rains do come late today it will soften the […]
What Happens In A Divorce Proceeding Stays In The Divorce Proceeding.
During a divorce, one spouse allegedly made false statements about the other resulting in a libel action. The appellate court held the statements, whether true or false, whether made with or without malice, fall squarely within the litigation privilege [Civil Code §47]. Holland v. Jones (Cal. App. Second Dist., Div. 1; October 23, 2012) 210 […]
Measure Of Damages Decided In Two Pet Cases.
In the first case, two dogs were barking at each other through a fence. One of the neighbors shot and wounded the other neighbor’s dog. A veterinarian had to amputate the wounded dog’s leg. In the second case, a vet nicked and cut a dog’s intestine during liver surgery, and then left a sponge inside […]
Jury Did Not Wrongfully Consider Insurance In A Slip & Fall Case.
After a defense verdict in a slip & fall case, the plaintiff moved for a new trial, attaching the declaration of one juror to her motion. The declaration stated in part: “the jury discussed the belief that the plaintiff, Jean Barboni, must have already been paid on a homeowner’s insurance claim by an insurance company […]
Pregnancy Discrimination Verdict Upheld.
Woman employee was fired three hours after returning from pregnancy leave. In her action alleging wrongful termination and violation of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act [FEHA Government Code §12940], a jury awarded her $10,000. After the verdict, the court granted her $50,858.44 for attorney fees. The employer argued on appeal the trial court […]
Don’t Call Me At Home Either.
In a class action, a plaintiff argues that a series of automated telephone calls placed to his home by Best Buy violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act [TCPA, 47 U.S.C. §227]. The district court granted summary judgment for Best Buy and the Ninth Circuit reversed, rejecting Best Buy’s argument the calls were informational only. Chesbro […]
Injunction Against Using Automatic Dialer To Call Cell Phones.
The district court granted a preliminary injunction motion and provisional class certification restraining a debt collection service from using an automatic dialer to place calls to debtors’ cellular telephones. The Ninth Circuit affirmed, finding the plaintiff demonstrated irreparable harm due to invasion of consumers’ rights of privacy under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act [TCPA, 47 […]
The process is easy, quick, and fun, too
Giving gifts is high stress stuff and as dangerous as swimming with sharks. We have just received a gift with the card intact. On opening the envelope we realised it was our card with our signatures wishing the happy couple a happy anniversary in 2013. cheap hats Becausefried chicken is the main offering cheap caps, […]
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