California superior court grants judgment notwithstanding the verdict and eliminates a $34 million damages award in an employment defamation case.

California Court of Appeal reverses $12.2 million jury verdict in wrongful death case against municipality and police officer due to trial court’s erroneous rejection of negligence per se instruction.

California Court of Appeal reverses Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board and holds that injury sustained by employee in vanpool on commute home is not compensable under the going and coming rule.

California Court of Appeal affirms summary judgment for The UC Regents in litigation alleging discrimination and harassment.

California Court of Appeal affirms application of MICRA to reduce damages award against chiropractor from $29.5 million to $250,000.

California Court of Appeal affirms defense judgment after plaintiff claims discrimination in jury selection.

California Court of Appeal publishes opinion holding that a statute providing procedural safeguards for ER surgeons against medical malpractice claims also protects other physicians who consult remotely with the ER department

Court of Appeal emphasizes that Domestic Violence Protection Act must be applied to achieve its protective purposes.

California Court of Appeal reverses $104 million wrongful death judgment based on trial court’s refusal to instruct jury on the Privette doctrine.

California Court of Appeal rules that used vehicles sold with a remaining new car warranty balance are not “consumer goods” within the meaning of the Song-Beverly Act.