Cases of Interest

Primary assumption of the risk bars experienced horseback rider’s claims against fellow rider for injuries suffered during an organized event.

Trial court’s erroneous summary judgment ruling overturned, allowing warehouse employee injured by special order forklift to pursue products liability claim against manufacturer.

Summary judgment properly granted in favor of balloon tour company and pilot, albeit on different ground, absolving them of liability for injuries from crash landing.

Employee may proceed with retaliation action against employer’s counsel, as Fair Labor Standards Act applies not only to employers, but to ‘any person’ discriminating against an employee filing complaint.

Day of Rest Required by Labor Code Sections 551 is calculated by workweek rather than by any 7 consecutive days