Court of Appeal rejects plaintiffs' attempt to circumvent workers' compensation exclusive-remedy rule in take-home asbestos case

California Court of Appeal affirms summary judgment for homeowner where unlicensed contractor was working on homeowner's property and sustained injuries incurred without homeowner's involvement.

California Court of Appeal applies conflict of interest law to reverse $23 million breach of contract judgment against school district.

California Court of Appeal reverses $4.2 million personal injury verdict because of inflammatory comments during trial.

Qui tam action against perpetrator of insurance fraud reinstated.

California Court of Appeal reverses order requiring formal peer review of hospital medical staff's discipline of physician.

Ninth Circuit reverses dismissal of prisoner's civil rights claims.

Ninth Circuit rules on consequences of enforcing a money judgment pending appeal.

Court of Appeal reverses $52 million Brandt fee and punitive damages award in insurance bad faith case.

Court of Appeal rejects constructive discharge claim.