A man prepared a holographic will providing that, upon his death, his wife would inherit his estate and that if he and his wife died at the same time, specific charities would inherit his estate. The handwritten will, however, contained no provision addressing the disposition of his estate if, as occurred here, he lived longer […]
Parties Jointly And Severally Liable On An Obligation May Be Sued In Separate Actions.
The California Supreme Court clarified that California law permits separate actions against parties who are jointly and severally liable, stating: “Although long-standing case law has found separate actions permissible, the Court of Appeal here held that a second suit is barred after entry of judgment against one of the contracting parties. The Court reasoned that […]
Internet Games Just Like “One-Armed Bandits” (Slot Machines) & Violate California Law.
Internet cafes offer devices that resemble traditional casino-style slot machines in some ways and offer users the chance to win sweepstakes prizes, but because they employ modern technology, the devices differ from traditional slot machines in some ways. Pursuant to Penal Code section 330b, slot machines are illegal in California. In relevant part, the statute […]
California Supreme Court Echoes U.S. Supreme Court In Case Involving Settlement Deemed To Be Anticompetitive. Previously We Reported: Ingenious Settlement May Be Anticompetitive Because Of The “Market Power Derived From The Patent.”
A drug company patented a drug [drug company #1] and a generic drug manufacturer [drug company #2] filed applications for generic drugs modeled after the patented drug. #1 brought an action against #2 claiming patent infringement. After the Food and Drug Administration approved the generic product, #1 and #2 entered into a settlement whereby #2 […]
California Supreme Court Rules On Costs/Attorney Fee Statutory Discrepancies In FEHA Cases.
Code of Civil Procedure section 1032(b) guarantees prevailing parties in civil litigation awards of the costs expended in the litigation, and Code of Civil Procedure section 1033.5 requires the costs be reasonably necessary to the conduct of the litigation. Government Code section 12965, subdivision (b) provides that in Fair Employment and Housing Act [FEHA; Government […]
“It’s Simple, If It Jiggles, It’s Fat,” Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Apparently in an attempt to make the California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA; Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq.] less burdensome, the Legislature expressly exempted several categories of projects from CEQA review, projects which did not have a significant effect on the environment. Guidelines were written to implement the statute, and one of those exempted […]
Too Sick To Work For You.
An employee, who was on approved medical leave, was fired after his employer discovered he was engaged in outside employment, which was a violation of company policy. The employee brought an action for violation of the Moore-Brown-Roberti Family Rights Act [CFRA; Government Code sections 12945.1 and 12945.2]. An arbitrator held in the employer’s favor, finding […]
Previously We Reported: As The Pizza Franchise Turns.
Sixteen-year-old employee of a Domino’s pizza franchise filed a FEHA [Fair Employment and Housing Act, Government Code section 12940] alleging she was sexually harassed at her job by her manager. The franchise filed for bankruptcy relief and Domino’s Pizza, Inc. filed a motion for summary judgment with evidence that “Domino’s was not [the alleged harasser’s] […]
You Have A Fifth Amendment Right To Remain Silent….After You Speak Up.
A criminal defendant who had been drinking and speeding caused a collision which resulted in one child’s death and serious injuries to another child. During its case in chief, the prosecution gave much emphasis to the defendant’s failure to inquire about the occupants of the other vehicle as evidence that he was driving without due […]
Previously we reported: Primary Assumption Of The Risk In Caring For Alzheimer’s Patient.
A man contracted with a home care agency to provide care for his wife who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. The wife injured the caregiver, and the caregiver brought an action against the husband and wife for negligence and premise liability. The trial court granted summary judgment to the husband and wife, and the appellate court […]
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