Guardian ad litem settled with a pediatrician for $1 million for baby’s irreversible brain damage. At trial, a jury found the pediatrician 55 percent at fault, the hospital 40 percent at fault and the parents 5 percent at fault. The hospital appealed, contending that under the common law “release rule,” the settlement with the pediatrician […]
Supreme Court Denied Review In Order For Juror To Disclose Facebook Posts.
A few months ago, we reported on a unique order involving a juror and his Facebook posts. The California Supreme Court just denied review, so the case stands. Juror Number One v. Sup. Ct. (Royster) (Cal. Sup. Ct.; August 22, 2012) (Case No. S203713). Here is what we previously reported: Following a criminal conviction, the […]
It goes down shockingly easy
a great example of creating a strategic barrier to entry nba caps “Quoting poet Robert Frost, ‘Hope does not lie in a way out, but in a way through,’” said Colleen Baggs of Caring Ways Cancer Resource Center. “Never underestimate the impact an activity such as this can have. It will bring a smile to […]
Actress, Lisa Kudrow, “Pheobe” On Friends, Was Sued By Her Personal Manager. The Manager’s Expert’s Declaration In Opposition To Kudrow’s Motion For Summary Judgment Raised Questions Of Fact; Summary Judgment Reversed.
An entertainer (Lisa Kudrow) terminated the services of her personal manager, and the trial court granted summary judgment in favor of the entertainer after the manager brought a breach of contract action claiming he should continue to receive a percentage of her income pursuant to custom and usage in the industry. The trial judge excluded […]
Unsettled Issue Provided Justification For Opposing A Motion; Sanctions Against Client And Lawyer Reversed.
A deponent’s wife was sued for allegedly causing severe personal injuries when she struck a woman on a bicycle while she was driving her car. In separate criminal proceedings, the deponent’s wife pled guilty to felony driving under the influence of prescription medications. At the deposition, the deponent was asked certain questions which raised a […]
Right To A Jury Trial.
Insurance company agreed to continue paying disability payments while it investigated whether or not insured was totally disabled. At the conclusion of its investigation, the insurance company filed a declaratory relief action. The insured asked for a jury trial, and the insurance company prevailed upon the trial court to deny the request because it was […]
No Loss Of Consortium Claim Under Labor Code §4558.
Where an employee is injured in the course and scope of his or her employment, workers’ compensation is generally the exclusive remedy of the employee and his or her dependents against the employer. (Labor Code §§ 3600(a), 3602). Labor Code §4558 authorizes an injured worker to bring a civil action for tort damages against his […]
No Wrongful Termination When Contract Not Renewed.
Actress brought suit for wrongful termination after her contract for a sixth season of a television show was not renewed. The trial court denied defendant’s motion for a directed verdict, and defendant sought extraordinary relief. The Court of Appeal granted the petition, stating: “A cause of action for wrongful termination in violation of public policy […]
Arbitration Clause In CC&R’s Binding On Association Which Did Not Exist When Drafted.
An owners association filed a construction defect action against a condominium developer, seeking recovery for damage to its property and damage to the separate interests of the condominium owners who compose its membership. In response, the developer filed a motion to compel arbitration, based on a clause in the recorded declaration of covenants, conditions, and […]
Nurse Loses License And Files Petition Too Late.
Registered Nurse lost her license and challenged the decision in a petition for writ of administrative mandate under CCP §1094.5. The Board of Registered Nursing demurred, and the trial court dismissed because the petition was untimely. On appeal, the nurse contends she did not learn of the revocation until after the period for filing the […]
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