Practices
Ninth Circuit affirms defense verdict in a products liability action arising from a single-vehicle rollover accident
Ninth Circuit affirms district court decision that consumer expectations test for product defect does not apply to roof strength in a rollover accident
California Court of Appeal reverses judgment that ousted pastor from church
Ninth Circuit affirms trial court’s rulings striking punitive damages and excluding speculative expert toxicological causation opinions in product liability case involving children’s toy
Ninth Circuit reaffirms that criminal restitution orders are not dischargeable in bankruptcy
California Court of Appeal reverses $3.6 million in punitive damages in products liability case
California Court of Appeal reverses $24 million judgment against pipe supplier in construction defect case
Court of Appeal affirms denial of class certification in favor of insurance company based on plaintiff’s failure to prove existence of ascertainable class and sufficient community of interest
Ninth Circuit reverses dismissal of prisoner civil rights claims
California Supreme Court holds that buyer in real estate transaction is owed a fiduciary duty by salesperson who represents the seller