Students brought action against the Los Angeles School District and others on the theory they were denied their constitutional right to equal educational opportunities after a reduction in the teacher force. A settlement was negotiated and judgment was entered. The United Teachers Los Angeles [UTLA] union appealed, arguing the consent decree potentially abrogates the seniority […]
Think Before Interpleading.
Action involves dispute over proceeds from a life insurance policy. The insurance company interpleaded the funds and the claimants settled their dispute. But a negligence cause of action against the insurance company alleging the whole dispute was caused by the company’s carelessness in administering the policy had been plead. The trial court dismissed the claim […]
Video: Personal Liability Protection & Taxation For Your Corporate Entity
Before you form a corporate entity, you need to be concerned with how your business will affect your personal liability and how it is taxed. In this video, attorney Mark Mellor briefly discusses these issues and how to best address them. Interested in starting a business in San Jacinto? Business Attorney Mark Mellor serves the city and […]
All Insurers Pay.
The California Supreme Court considered questions of insurance coverage in connection with a federal court-ordered cleanup of the Stringfellow Acid Pits waste site. The opinion reaffirmed “the ‘continuous injury’ trigger of coverage,” as that principle was explained in Montrose Chemical Corp. v. Admiral Ins. Co. (1995) 10 Cal.4th 645, 655, [913 P.2d 878; 42 Cal.Rptr.2d […]
Hoist By Its Own Petard.
In an underlying suit, a worker sued a crane company for work-related injuries. The crane company cross-complained against the worker’s employer, seeking indemnity. There had been a form contract between the crane company and the employer which specified that Pennsylvania law would be followed. The trial court found the indemnity agreement was inapplicable to the […]
Question Of Fact Regarding Slip & Fall On Spill In Store.
Plaintiff slipped and fell on jewelry cleaning solution in a jewelry store. The Trial court granted summary judgment because the store did not have actual or constructive notice of the spill. Appellate court reversed, noting “the reasonable inference to be drawn . . . is that one of defendant’s employees caused the cleaning fluid to […]
I m just here as a resident; I want to know why my bill went up
Genius boy Villanueva figured he could just call the TEC and tell them he thinks something stinks with Niland campaign donations and they open up an investigation to the matter. What Villanueva doesn realize, or is stupid to know, is that literally thousands of candidates run for office each year and 99 percent of them […]
Video: How to File a Mechanic’s Lien in California
Construction attorney Mark Mellor handles Mechanic’s Liens in Colton, CA and other construction law issues throughout the Southern California area. In this video, Mr. Mellor details how to file a Mechanic’s Lien.
No Liability For Slip & Fall In Hotel Bathtub.
Plaintiff slipped and fell in a hotel bathtub and sued the hotel and the manufacturer of the bathtub. Against the manufacturer, he alleged the Slip-guard surface was not safe. Even plaintiff admitted industry standards were met. The appellate court stated plaintiff and his expert “were obligated to give a greater factual basis for application of […]
P.J. Should Not Have Cancelled Court Reporter Ordered By Another Judge.
Presiding Judge of Trinity County Superior Court was publicly admonished for cancelling a court reporter ordered by another judge “in an effort to ‘prompt Judge Woodward to engage in a dialogue about court expenses.’” Public Admonishment of Judge Anthony C. Edwards (February 7, 2012).
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