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Employer Can’t Have It Both Ways Independent Contractors.

October 7, 2015 by admin

Defendant’s business arranges for transportation of cargo from the Long Beach and Los Angeles ports to warehouses, and plaintiffs are truck drivers. Prior to implementation of a clean air program at the ports in 2008, truck drivers generally owned their own trucks and worked as independent contractors. After the clean air program was implemented, older […]

Filed Under: Appellate Law News, Employment Law News, Independent Contractor Law News, Labor Law News, Legal News Tagged With: 190 Cal.Rptr.3d 400, 238 Cal.App.4th 1476

No Respondeat Superior For Acts Of Independent Contractor.

May 15, 2015 by admin Leave a Comment

A production company hired a medical doctor as its performer’s personal physician for a concert tour. The performer died of acute intoxication by drug while under the doctor’s care. The performer’s family sued the production company for negligent hiring, retention and supervision of the doctor. The trial court granted summary adjudication for negligence and respondeat […]

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No Unemployment Payments When Wages Earned As Independent Contractor.

October 29, 2013 by admin Leave a Comment

Plaintiff is an attorney who left private practice in 2007 to work as a law clerk at the superior court. He lost his job at the superior court due to the economic recession and was unable to find employment either in the public or private sector. He filed a claim for unemployment benefits. His benefits commenced […]

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Summary Judgment Reversed On Issue Of Agency Between Auto Club And Tow Truck Company.

December 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Plaintiff was an Auto Club member who requested roadside assistance for a flat tire, and the Auto Club dispatched a flat bed car carrier to a “very dangerous, narrow, dark” section of the Long Beach freeway. The tow truck driver, a technician certified by Auto Club in 1998, decided to transport the disabled car to […]

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Legal Options for Job Loss

February 10, 2021 By admin

If you are at risk of losing your job or you’ve been told that you’re no longer needed in your workplace, it’s important to know what your rights are. When you know what you’re legally entitled to, as well as how to take action against your former employers, you’ll be able to … Read More...

Your House Was Foreclosed: Now What?

February 10, 2021 By admin

Dealing with financial difficulties can be worrisome, and ignoring them isn’t beneficial. Essential bills, like your rent or mortgage, should always be a top priority on your to-do list. However, there are times when you might struggle to fund these critical … Read More...

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...

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