Substantial evidence supported trial court’s finding that carrier did not violate Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, and even if a violation did occur, it was not the proximate cause of plaintiff’s injuries.
German company had insufficient contacts with California for the exercise of general jurisdiction, even if contacts of its US subsidiary were attributed to it.
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.