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Summary Judgment Reversed In Wrongful Termination Action.

February 8, 2016 by

More than a year after plaintiff’s employment was terminated, he brought an action against his employer for common law wrongful termination against public policy, contending he was treated unfairly and discriminated against because he suffered a work-related injury and was disabled. Defendant employer brought a motion for summary judgment, arguing plaintiff’s action is barred by the exclusivity doctrine under Workers’ Compensation statutes and the one-year statute of limitations under the Fair Employment and Housing Act

Filed Under: Appellate Law News, Disability Law News, Discrimination Law News, Legal News, Summary Judgment Law News, Wrongful Termination Law News Tagged With: § 12900, § 335.1, 196 Cal.Rptr.3d 68, 242 Cal.App.4th 1367, Civ.Proc., Civ.Proc. § 335.1, Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1, Govt.Code § 12900, section 335.1

Nurse Drawing Blood For Police Department Alleges She Was Sexually Harassed By Police Officer.

August 6, 2015 by

Sexually Harassed

A nurse alleges that while she was providing phlebotomist services to a police department, she was sexually harassed by a City police officer. A jury awarded damages against the City, and judgment was entered for $1.125 million. In its motion for JNOV, the City argued the nurse [who was not a City employee, or a […]

Filed Under: Appellate Law News, Government Law News, Health and Safety, Health Care Law News, Legal News, Procedural Law News Tagged With: § 12900, § 12940(j)(1), Government Code section 12900, Government Code section 12940, Govt.Code § 12900, Govt.Code § 12940(j)(1), subdivision (1)

California Supreme Court Rules On Costs/Attorney Fee Statutory Discrepancies In FEHA Cases.

July 31, 2015 by

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 […]

Filed Under: Attorney's Fees News, California Supreme Court Law News, Legal News Tagged With: § 1032(b), § 1033.5, § 12900, § 12965 (b), 186 Cal.Rptr.3d 826, 347 P.3d 976, 434 U.S. 412, 54 L.Ed.2d 648, 61 Cal.4th 97, 98 S.Ct. 694, CCP § 1033.5, Civ.Proc. § 1032(b) Civ.Proc. § 1032(b)  CCP § 1032(b), Civ.Proc. § 1033.5, Code of Civil Procedure section 1032(b), Code of Civil Procedure section 1033.5, Government Code, Government Code section 12900, Government Code section 12965 subdivision (b), Govt.Code § 12900, Govt.Code § 12965 (b), section 12900, section 12965, subdivision (b)

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Don’t Let Wire Fraud Real Estate Scams at Closing Stress You Out: Here’s How You Can Avoid It

January 24, 2023 By Mark Mellor

For years you diligently save up to buy your first house. After months of searching through listings, you finally find your dream home and make an offer that gets accepted. Just days before closing, everything goes smoothly until you get an email from your "real estate agent" … Read More...

Do’s and Don’ts for Getting a Loan Modification and Is It the Right Option for You

January 18, 2023 By Mark Mellor

Are you struggling to pay your mortgage loan? If so, a loan modification may be an option for you. Loan modification can make your loan more affordable and help you avoid foreclosure. But before applying for a loan modification, it's important to understand what it is, and … Read More...

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January 3, 2023 By Mark Mellor

According to the Bureau of Transportation, around 13 car crashes occur every minute in the U.S. When an accident happens it's important to know what steps to take and how to protect your rights. The most important step you can take is to hire a qualified car accident attorney … Read More...

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