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Petition To Compel Arbitration Denied.

July 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Sales agent for an insurance company, who was part of a collective bargaining agreement which required arbitration, sued the company to receive minimum wage, reimbursement for work-related expenses and prompt payment of earned wages due upon termination, all claims based on various Labor Code statutes.  The underlying issue was whether the agent was an employee […]

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Provision In Arbitration Agreement Contrary To Public Policy.

June 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Plaintiff sued a nursing home alleging negligent care and treatment.  Defendant petitioned to compel arbitration, which the trial court granted, after severing the attorney fee provision which stated the parties would bear their own attorney fees and costs.  The trial judge explained that provision was contrary to the Elder Abuse Act [Welfare and Institutions Code […]

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Another Non-Signatory Wrongly Sent To Arbitration.

June 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The trial court decided that, since a janitorial business had an arbitration agreement with its workers compensation insurance company, the doctrine of equitable estoppel applied with regard to whether, or not, it had to arbitrate a dispute with the third party administrator of its workers compensation claims.  The Court of Appeal found the doctrine inapplicable […]

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Under Oath And The First Amendment.

June 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment

 A city employee was subpoenaed for her deposition in a civil rights case filed by a former employee.  The deponent testified the assistant police chief was critical of the former employee.  The deponent was fired and she sued alleging retaliation in violation of her First Amendment rights.  The trial court denied the assistant police chief’s […]

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No Arbitration For Skilled Nursing Facility In Elder Abuse Case.

June 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment

A patient sued a skilled nursing facility for elder abuse based on alleged negligent care.  Her daughter sued the same defendants in the same complaint for negligent infliction of emotional distress based on what she allegedly observed her mother go through. The mother had signed an arbitration agreement, and defendants moved to compel arbitration.  The […]

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If You Want To Work Here, Sign This.

June 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Carpet installers were told to sign a form contract when they were hired and again during their employment.  The contract included an arbitration provision among its 37 paragraphs, a six-month statute of limitations and a unilateral attorney fee provision which worked to the detriment to the employees.  The forms were in English and the employees […]

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When and How to Sue After a Car Crash

December 30, 2020 By admin

Getting in a car crash can be detrimental to your physical and mental well-being. To compensate for stress, injuries, and damage to your vehicle, you should ensure that you get the compensation you deserve. An experienced personal injury lawyer can help you with that. Reasons … Read More...

When a Tenant Can Sue a Landlord

December 30, 2020 By admin

Rental agreements must be upheld by both the landlord and the tenant. If the landlord or rental company violates the agreement, it may be grounds for legal action by the tenant. In most cases, a tenant will sue their landlord after moving out, but a tenant can also sue while they … Read More...

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December 18, 2020 By Mark Mellor

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