Practices
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.
California Court of Appeal rules that Trader Joe’s is entitled to express indemnity arising out of a lease agreement.
California Court of Appeal affirms judgment for product defendant, rejecting plaintiff’s challenge to the trial court’s response to jury questions.
California Supreme Court rules that used vehicles sold with a remaining new car warranty balance are not “new motor vehicles” subject to the Song-Beverly Act’s refund-or-replace remedy.
California Court of Appeal reverses for new trial in asbestos case.
Ninth Circuit affirms summary judgment for insurer in bad faith action based on insurer’s decision not to accept policy limits settlement offer that would have released only one of two insureds.
California Court of Appeal rules that trial court’s discovery and trial-scheduling rulings did not constitute a “structural error” requiring a new trial.