Cases of Interest

The cost-shifting provisions of Code of Civil Procedure 998 should be applied before labor code provisions governing the distribution of a judgement

The Fourth Appellate District Court of Appeal reminds litigants to follow the sine qua non of the Evidence Code, particularly with respect to the “business records exception” to the hearsay rule.

Plaintiff alleging police brutality in violation of 42 U.S.C. § 1983 may seek “loss of life damages” even though Code of Civil Procedure § 377.34 prohibits recovery for a decedent’s loss of life.

Trial court that “vigorously examined” expert as to rational basis for “methodology” used to opine on reasonable value of medical care, and subsequently excluded portions of the expert’s testimony, properly carried out “gatekeeper” role under Sargon.

Easton received his undergraduate degree from University of California, Berkeley and his JD from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.  Prior to joining the firm, Easton practiced in the area of civil litigation defense.  His practice will focus on the defense of individuals, businesses, and entities who have been sued in general liability, transportation, and employment matters.