How a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Works
Victims can hold the person who injured them accountable for his or her negligence in court and receive money damages as compensation. But what happens if the victim…
Read MoreDomestic Partner Coverage Rights Under the California Insurance Equality Act
Under California law, registered domestic partners are “two adults who have chosen to share one another’s lives in an intimate and committed relationship.”‘ The California Domestic Partner Rights…
Read MoreThe Death of a Defendant in a Civil Case – Can You Still Seek Damages?
A typical personal injury claim against an individual defendant resolves in one of two ways: (1) settlement with the defendant, or (more commonly) his or her insurer, either…
Read MoreCalifornia Contingency Fee Lawyer: Know your Rights!
What is a Contingency Fee? Contingency fee contracts (contracts in which a fee is payable to an attorney only if a sum is recovered for the client from…
Read MoreExploring a Motion to Seal Records in California
Almost two months after a jury verdict finding a public entity liable for decedent’s wrongful death, counsel for both sides finally agreed at a post-trial mediation, tentatively, to…
Read MoreFoundations of California Law of Wrongful Death: KROUSE v. GRAHAM (1977)
In California wrongful death litigation, today we take for granted that plaintiffs who are entitled to recover for the death of a relative under California Code of Civil…
Read MoreBeware of the “Fine Print”: Settlement Agreements in FEHA Cases
The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA, Government Code Section 12940 et seq.) permits claims of sexual harassment, sex discrimination, racial discrimination, retaliation, and other related assertions. When…
Read MoreThe California Insurance Equality Act: Real Change or Window Dressing?
The California Insurance Equality Act: Real Change or Window Dressing? Under California law, registered domestic partners are “two adults who have chosen to share one another’s lives in…
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