The trial court granted summary judgment to an insurance company after determining it did not breach its insurance contract with its insured by refusing to pay any attorney fees incurred by the insured’s Cumis Counsel [San Diego Federal Credit Union v. Cumis Ins. Society, Inc. (1984) 162 Cal.App.3d 358, [208 Cal.Rptr. 494, (Cumis)], after the company […]
Group Homes? Not In My Back Yard.
“One of the wealthiest cities in the United States” passed an ordinance “which prohibits new group homes in most residential areas, requires existing group homes in those areas to submit to a burdensome permit process, and subjects those seeking to establish group homes in the limited areas in which they are permitted to operate to the […]
Arbitration Agreement Lacking Specific Provisions About How Arbitration Will Be Conducted Found To Be Enforceable.
A trial court denied a petition to compel arbitration, finding there was no valid arbitration agreement because there was no specification about what agency or person would conduct it or how the arbitrator would be selected. The appellate court reversed, stating “because the court has the power to appoint an arbitrator under [Code of Civil Procedure] […]
Home Was Sold While In Compliance With Mortgage Modification Plan; Demurrer Should Not Have Been Sustained.
In 2006, plaintiff refinanced her home and executed a promissory note secured by the deed of trust. The deed of trust was later assigned to defendants. A notice of default and election to sell under the deed of trust were executed and recorded. After negotiations, defendant offered plaintiff a modification plan which required her to make […]
A Judgment Debtor Uncooperative? How Unusual.
A judgment debtor doesn’t answer most of the questions and won’t produce the requesteddocuments. Sound familiar? The trial court ordered compliance and the judgment debtor appealed. The creditor convinced the trial court the order was not appealable under Code of Civil Procedure section 904.1, and the trial court set an order to show cause re […]
Watch Out For That….Ugh….Immunity.
A deputy sheriff pulled over a motorist for a traffic violation. As part of the traffic stop, the officer opened his driver side door to exit his police vehicle. As he opened his door, a motorcyclist, who had seen the patrol car’s overhead lights two or three blocks earlier, collided with the door of the patrol car. Under […]
No Unemployment Payments When Wages Earned As Independent Contractor.
Plaintiff is an attorney who left private practice in 2007 to work as a law clerk at the superior court. He lost his job at the superior court due to the economic recession and was unable to find employment either in the public or private sector. He filed a claim for unemployment benefits. His benefits commenced […]
Within The Scope Of Employment Includes Planned Stops For Frozen Yogurt And A Yoga Class.
An employee of an insurance broker was required to use her personal vehicle to visit prospective clients, make presentations, provide educational seminars, follow leads, and transport company materials. On the day of an accident, at the end of the workday, she decided she would stop for some frozen yogurt and take a yoga class. As she […]
Plaintiff Passes Anti-SLAPP Hurdle For Torts Of Public Disclosure Of Private Fact, IIED & False Promise.
For a documentary, plaintiff, a police informant, provided an inside glimpse into a notorious street gang. He claims he agreed to speak on camera on condition his face would be concealed, and that he wore a hat and bandana to cover his face. He says the producer told him he didn’t need the disguise since the […]
An Insurance Policy’s “ Assault Or Battery ” Exclusion And The Meaning Of “ Physical Contact. ”
A nightclub dancer suffered severe injuries shortly after she completed her shift when a patron of the nightclub threw flammable liquid on her and then set her on fire. The man was convicted of aggravated mayhem and torture. In the underlying action, the woman sued her employer for inadequate security; it was resolved by a stipulated […]
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