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$32,500,000 Punitive Damages Award Reversed.

October 28, 2015 by

Plaintiffs are the survivors and the estate of a decedent who suffered from mesothelioma as a result of his exposure to asbestos. The jury awarded various amounts to the survivors and the estate, and also awarded the estate $32,500,000 in punitive damages. With regard to the testimony about defendant Borg-Warner Morse TEC INC’s [BWMT] financial […]

Filed Under: Appellate Law News, Damages Law News, Evidentiary Law News, Legal News Tagged With: 191 Cal.Rptr.3d 263, 239 Cal.App.4th 165, 500

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What Happens If You Hire an Unlicensed Contractor in California?

September 11, 2026 By Mark Mellor

Quick answer: Hiring an unlicensed contractor in California can leave you without legal protections, financially exposed, and personally liable for injuries on your property. California law gives homeowners significant leverage against unlicensed contractors, including the right … Read More...

How to Find Hidden Liens in a California Preliminary Title Report

September 8, 2026 By Mark Mellor

Quick answer: A California preliminary title report lists recorded liens, encumbrances, and ownership details before a sale or refinance closes. To find hidden liens, read Schedule B carefully, verify the report's effective date, and search the county recorder directly using the … Read More...

Non-Compete vs. Non-Solicitation Agreement in California: What’s Enforceable?

September 4, 2026 By Mark Mellor

Quick answer: Non-compete agreements are almost never enforceable in California. Under Business and Professions Code Section 16600, any contract that restrains a person from working in their chosen profession is void. Non-solicitation agreements occupy a grayer area, but … Read More...

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