A California appellate court recently addressed an issue that can have serious consequences in cases involving public entities: what happens when a lawsuit is filed before the Government Claims Act process has been completed? While the case arose from a sidewalk fall claim against a city, the court’s analysis focuses on a broader issue: whether …
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For years, state agencies have overstepped their bounds, operating under the assumption that they can strip alternative-transit riders of their driving privileges without statutory backing. The Court of Appeal’s recent landmark ruling shatters this regulatory overreach—giving personal injury lawyers a clear statutory blueprint to defeat improper “motor vehicle” exclusions in micro-mobility coverage disputes. The Case …
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For personal injury litigators, establishing a transportation network company’s (TNC) liability for an injured passenger requires proving both a breach of the standard of care and a direct, foreseeable causal link to the harm. While the plaintiff’s bar continues to push for an expansion of rideshare liability—often arguing that tech platforms owe a heightened duty …
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In personal injury practice, we often view DUI cases through the lens of a standard motor vehicle accident. However, the recent Ninth Circuit decision in Porio v. Barbari (2026) serves as a critical reminder that a DUI arrest is often the beginning of a complex liability chain—one that can involve civil rights violations, medical negligence, …
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In premises liability law, the existence of a dangerous condition does not automatically establish a duty to warn. A recent California Court of Appeal decision underscores how the open and obvious doctrine operates as a limitation on that duty. Cohen v. Chandra Hospitality (2026). For attorneys handling premises liability claims, the decision provides useful guidance …
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Can a single word in a sworn report be enough to support a license suspension? A recent California decision suggests it can. While the case arose from a DUI arrest and alleged refusal to submit to chemical testing, the broader question centers on what satisfies statutory requirements for “all relevant information.” Garcia v. Gordon (2026). …
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A recent Ninth Circuit decision examines the limits of causation in personal injury claims, particularly when an initial incident is followed by a series of intervening events. Although the case involved damage to a passenger’s wheelchair during air travel, the court’s analysis focuses on a broader question: At what point does the connection between a …
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A recent California appellate decision examines a recurring Fourth Amendment question: when does a vehicle impoundment, though authorized by statute, become constitutionally unreasonable? The issue arose in the context of a routine traffic stop that led to an inventory search and subsequent criminal charges. People v. Perez (2026). For attorneys, the case highlights an important …
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A recent California appellate decision addresses a recurring issue in administrative law: whether due process is violated when a hearing officer both develops the evidentiary record and rules on objections during the same proceeding. The issue arose in the context of a DMV administrative license suspension hearing, but the principles extend to administrative adjudications more …
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A recent action by the Commission on Judicial Performance (CJP) highlights questions surrounding the boundaries of appropriate judicial conduct and how such issues may affect confidence in the judiciary. Formal proceedings have been initiated against a Los Angeles Superior Court judge based on allegations of misconduct, bias, and failure to perform judicial duties over multiple …
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