Pre-litigation communication that constitutes extortion as a matter of law is not protected by the anti-SLAPP statute.
Cost award for jury fee allowed despite no jury trial taking place. Cost award for documents obtained pursuant to a business records subpoena allowed as “deposition” costs.
Evidence of decedent’s use of medical marijuana was inadmissible where defendant failed to establish a causal connection between the marijuana use and the decedent’s injuries.
Cause of action for misappropriation of likeness is assignable and not preempted by federal copyright law.
HLA liens are extinguished when the underlying debt has been paid in full, however, hospitals can contractually protect the right to recover under an HLA lien even after payment by the patient’s health care provider.