Practices
California Court of Appeal affirms summary judgment in a published opinion preserving “canal immunity” for public entities in a wrongful death action.
Supreme Court holds that PG&E is not liable for emergency power shutoffs it implemented to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires.
California Court of Appeal affirms nonsuit in disability discrimination action.
Court of Appeal affirms defense judgment in favor of school district, holding that workers’ compensation provides exclusive remedy to volunteer injured at a spelling bee.
California Court of Appeal holds that, in a utility takings case, a public entity's findings of public necessity and "more necessary public use" are not reviewed by the trial court only for substantial evidence or a gross abuse of discretion.
Ninth Circuit holds plaintiffs lack viable privacy claims based on using the infotainment system in their Ford vehicle.
California Court of Appeal affirms defense judgment in defamation case involving youth soccer league.
California Court of Appeal affirms defense summary judgment in $157.7 million trade secrets misappropriation action.
California Court of Appeal affirms judgment in favor of transportation company following bench trial in negligence action.
California Court of Appeal holds that a nonprofit organization did not violate the common law right to fair procedure when it suspended an individual’s alcohol and drug counselor certification.