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Settlement Agreement Enforceable Under Tragic Circumstances.

September 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment

While awaiting a ruling from the superior court on a petition to approve a settlement filed by a guardian at litem on behalf of a minor who suffered injuries on an all terrain vehicle, the minor died.  The defendant opposed the petition, arguing the settlement was not enforceable because it had not been approved by […]

Filed Under: Children Law News, Contract Law News, Legal News, Personal Injury Law News, Settlement Law News

Dispute Against Credit Card Company Promising To Help Rebuild Credit Has To Be Arbitrated.

August 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Credit card was marketed to be used to “rebuild poor credit.”  The company was sued in a class action for misrepresentation.  Credit card users signed arbitration agreement in the application.   But the Credit Repair Organizations Act [CROA; 15 U.S.C. §1679c(a)] states:  “You have a right to sue a credit repair organization that violates the [Act].”  […]

Filed Under: Arbitration Law News, Banking Law News, Business Law News, Class Action Law News, Contract Law News, Legal News, U.S. Supreme Court

Arbitration Clause In Employment Application Unconscionable And Unenforceable.

August 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment

 Here’s what it says:  “I hereby agree to submit to binding arbitration all disputes and claims arising out of the submission of this application. I further agree, in the event that I am hired by AccentCare, that all disputes that cannot be resolved by informal internal resolution which might arise out of my employment with […]

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Undertaking Not Required When Injunction Granted.

August 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment

CCP §529(a) requires the court to order an undertaking when it grants a preliminary injunction to protect a defendant against losses that may be incurred if the defendant prevails on the merits.  But when the court granted the injunction here, it also ruled on the merits of the underlying claim, and, thus, could not order […]

Filed Under: Business Law News, Contract Law News, Legal News, Procedural Law News, Real Estate Law News

Tenant’s Release For Landlord’s Negligence Enforceable.

July 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Civil Code §1953 says it’s against public policy for “any” provision in a lease to require a lessee to waive a landlord’s exercise of due care to prevent personal injury or property damage.  Here tenant waived liability for landlord’s negligence in operating a tenant-only health club and exercise facility.  The Court of Appeal said the […]

Filed Under: Contract Law News, Landlord Tenant Law News, Legal News, Real Estate Education, Real Estate Law News

Client Has To Pay Lawyer Twice.

July 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Client hired lawyer to represent him in a probate matter but disputed the fees charged by his lawyer, and demanded a mandatory fee arbitration.  So the lawyer hired his own lawyer to represent him in the fee arbitration.  The arbitrator found in favor of the lawyer and ordered the client to pay $33,000 in unpaid […]

Filed Under: Attorney's Fees News, Contract Law News, Legal News

Equitable Relief Permitted Under ERISA.

July 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment

An employee was seriously injured in a car accident involving a drunk driver.  Her past and future medical expenses, wages and pain and suffering totaled $1,757,943.08.  She recovered $376,906.84 from the tortfeasor. The employer’s benefit plan gave the employer a right to full reimbursement for medical expenses paid by a third party tortfeasor, regardless of […]

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Court Erred In Finding A Lack Of Mutual Assent.

July 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment

A commodities merchandiser entered into 12 contracts.  It sued the buyer alleging it failed to accept and pay for some of the merchandise. After a bench trial, the court found there was no mutual assent for lack of certain contract terms.  Judgment was entered for the buyer.  The Court of Appeal reversed, stating in part:  […]

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Are You Dealing with a Homeowner Construction Issue?

August 2, 2022 By Mark Mellor

Homeowner construction flaws and unforeseen shortcomings can quickly become complex and difficult to manage. With the amount of work involved in the construction process, there's a high potential for errors to occur at any stage. If something goes wrong, it can be hard to know … Read More...

How Does Foreclosure Work?

July 26, 2022 By Mark Mellor

The rate of foreclosures for May 2022 in the US was about 1 out of every 4,500 houses. The first step in the foreclosure process is usually a notice of default from your lender. This notice means that you have fallen behind on your mortgage payments, and will state how much you … Read More...

Legal Options for Foreclosure

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Are you behind on your mortgage payments and facing foreclosure? Do you not know what to do or where to turn? You are not alone. Millions of Americans each year find themselves in the same situation. Foreclosure can be a very frightening process, but you have legal options. Learn … Read More...

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