Recent cases of interest to members of the plaintiffs’ bar

Wrongful death and a putative spouse: California law allows a decedent’s “putative spouse” to pursue a wrongful death claim.

Jeffrey I. Ehrlich

From Issue: 2013 August

Placing form over substance

Freedman v. Brutzkus: Opposing counsel cannot rely on attorney’s approval as to form and content

Jonathan B. Cole
Michael McCarthy
Susan Baker

From Issue: 2010 May

Expansion of ostensible agency liability under Ermoian: Proof requirements

Unlike Mejia, which focused on the issue of reliance, Ermoian focuses more on the hospital’s conduct

Shirley Watkins
September Hopper

From Issue: 2007 November

Civil Procedure Update

A review of recent decisions on civil procedure, discovery and evidence of interest to the plaintiff’s bar

Steven Finz

From Issue: 2008 August

Civil Procedure Update

A review of recent decisions on civil procedure, discovery and evidence of interest to the plaintiff’s bar

Steven Finz

From Issue: 2008 October

Cal Supreme Court throws out old common law “release rule”

Hospital must pay large damage award even though the settlement with the defendant physician was found not to be in good faith

From Issue: 2012 September

Pleading and proving gross negligence in light of City of Santa Barbara

California Supreme Court affirms that liability waivers for future gross negligence are unenforceable as a matter of public policy

Shirley Watkins

From Issue: 2007 September

Helping appellate courts see – not just read – your case

Exhibits can be vital to your appeal. Here’s when and how to submit them to the court

Gary Simms

From Issue: 2018 October

Duty calls

Jury service – a learning opportunity

Miles B. Cooper

From Issue: 2014 November

Civil Procedure Update

A review of recent decisions on civil procedure, discovery and evidence of interest to the plaintiff’s bar

Steven Finz

From Issue: 2008 July

Civil Procedure Update

A review of recent decisions on civil procedure, discovery and evidence of interest to the plaintiff’s bar

Steven Finz

From Issue: 2008 September

Appellate Review

Garcia v. Pexco — Defendant may enforce arbitration agreement when plaintiff alleges a defendant acted as an agent of a party to an arbitration agreement

Jeffrey I. Ehrlich

From Issue: 2017 July