Generally, there is no duty to protect others from the conduct of third parties unless there is a special relationship. If the court determines there is a special relationship between parties, the court must then consult the factors described in Rowland v. Christian to determine whether relevant policy considerations counsel limiting that duty.
The Commercial Traveler Rule provides that employees whose work entails travel receive an extension to workers’ compensation coverage to the travel itself and to other aspects of the trip reasonably necessary for the sustenance, comfort and safety of the employee.
When a party seeks attorneys fees as damages caused by an insurer’s breach of covenant of good faith and fair dealing under Brandt v. Superior Court (1985) 37 Cal.3d 813, 819, it impliedly waives the attorney-client privilege as to attorney fees documents provided in support.
A law firm can run, but can’t hide, from sanctions for discovery misuse.
District court’s decision to admit federal agent’s cellphone testimony as lay rather than expert witness was proper given that the information provided did not require specialized knowledge.