Where a plaintiff makes multiple valid and unrevoked section 998 offers, and their award is less favorable than their final offer, the last offer controls for purposes of determining any entitlement to section 998 benefits.
READ MOREThe Savage rule, which absolves a shipper of liability, does not apply where a third party, rather than the carrier, brings a negligence claim against the shipper.
READ MORECounsel has no ethical obligation to refrain from using inadvertently produced discovery if it is not clearly privileged, and disqualification is unwarranted if the produced discovery does not give counsel an unfair advantage in litigation.
READ MOREIt is with profound sadness that we report the passing of our beloved Douglas Alson Sears. Doug died peacefully on the evening of August 1st,…
READ MORERobert W. Sweetin of Matheny Sears Linkert & Jaime recently obtained a defense verdict following a three-week trial in San Francisco. On June 14,…
READ MORERobert W. Sweetin, Esq. of Matheny, Sears, Linkert & Jaime recently obtained a defense verdict following a 4-week trial in Sonoma County. The plaintiff, a…
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