Cases of Interest

Summary judgment was improper where plaintiff had offered declaration to explain factually devoid, improper discovery responses.

Where a request for a statement of decision is improperly denied, and the trial judge is no longer available, the only appropriate appellate remedy is to remand for a new trial.

California rule prohibiting waiver of Berman hearings was preempted by the Federal Arbitration Act. Such waivers may still be held invalid if found to be unconscionable.

The CHP is not a special employer of Freeway Service Patrol program tow truck drivers.

Employee that planned to donate kidney to disabled sister stated sufficient facts to support claims for associational discrimination, failure to maintain a discrimination-free environment, and wrongful termination.