Practices
California Supreme Court holds that product manufacturers cannot be liable for injuries caused by replacement parts.
California Court of Appeal reverses judgment in wrongful death/premises liability case based on absence of legal duty.
California Supreme Court unanimously reverses Court of Appeal opinion in eminent domain dispute.
California Court of Appeal upholds landlord’s interpretation of novel lease provision.
California Supreme Court limits recovery by contractors’ employees for injuries arising from alleged violations of Cal-OSHA regulations.
California Court of Appeal reverses jury verdict and remands for reconsideration of motion for new trial.
California Court of Appeal holds insured’s deliberate act is not an ‘accident,’ and thus does not trigger liability insurer’s duty to defend, even if resulting injury was unintentional.
California Court of Appeal affirms pre-trial dismissal of policyholder's claims for breach of contract, misrepresentation, and bad faith in dispute over Cumis fees.
Ninth Circuit affirms district court’s reduction of damages award and orders further reduction, leaving defendant responsible for only $150,000 of original $7.6 million award.
Ninth Circuit affirms injunction, finding that restrictions on protests at Oracle Arena are consistent with the First Amendment.