Defendants’ staging of a racing event created a triable issue of material fact because a reasonable jury could find that the staging created a risk beyond the inherent risks of the sport.
6
Jul
Jul
Cases of Interest
The City of Los Angeles successfully invoked the statutory design immunity defense because the public employee reasonably exercised discretionary authority to approve bollards at the LA Convention Center
The Appellate Court upheld the jury award of $45 million dollars in non-economic damages to the children of the decedent killed by a drunk driver, finding that the award did not shock the conscience because the decedent was a single and loving mother.
3
Jul
Jul
The court upheld the validity of a settlement agreement and found Defendants’ appeal of the trial court’s ruling to be frivolous. Thus, the court found Defendants and Defendants’ counsel jointly and severally liable for sanctions.
2
Jul
Jul
Evidence of a mother’s drug use and how it relates to her relationship with her deceased son was relevant in determining damages awarded in a wrongful death case