What Are Government Immunities Under California Law?
You can sue California government entities like cities and counties, but you need to understand the California Government Claims Act. You can find it here: Govt Code § 810 et…
California Flooding: Is It Inverse Condemnation?
Excellent question, difficult answer. Let's think this through. What Is Inverse Condemnation In California? Here's a post I wrote about inverse condemnation. California Constitution article I, section 19, says “[p]rivate…
What Is Efficient Proximate Cause In California?
What goes around Comes around Willie Nelson Efficient proximate cause is a legal doctrine in California. It refers to the primary cause of loss in an insurance setting. Here's more…
Are There Joint And Several Damages In California?
Human behavior flows from three main sources: desire, emotion, knowledge. Plato Yes, special damages are joint and several. In California, "damages" means any compensatory monetary recovery for loss. See Civil…
What Is California Comparative Fault?
What can everyone do? Praise and blame. Nietzsche The defendant blames you for what happened. That's the affirmative defense of comparative fault. Here's what you should know. How California Comparative…
What Are Howell Bills?
In the end we retain from our studies Only that which we practically apply. Goethe Howell bills refer to medical bills that were paid, not billed. Let me explain. Howell…
What Is An Examination Under Oath In California
Above all, don't lie to yourself. Dostoevsky An Examination Under Oath (EUO) in California refers to a proceeding involving you (the insured) and your insurance company (your insurer). The insurer…
How To Serve A Lawsuit On A Nonresident Driver In California
What is dark within me, illumine." John Milton Lots of people visit California. Some of those people are responsible for car crashes. Here are the steps you need to follow…
How To Write A Demand Letter In California
The pen is the tongue of the mind. Horace Here are ten suggestions in writing a demand letter in California. First, don't call it a demand letter. It's a settlement…
What Is The Seat Belt Defense In California?
Check yourself before you wreck yourself Ice Cube The seat belt defense in California is an affirmative defense. An affirmative defense is a defense raised by a defendant. An affirmative…
What Licenses Do Security Guards Need In California?
Ignorance is bold, and knowledge is reserved. Thucydides Security guards in California need either a "guard card" or a PSO license. A "guard card" is a license issue for a…
What Can Security Guards Do In California?
Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent. Isaac Asimov Security guards, bouncers, doormen. What exactly are they allowed to do in California? The job of a security guard is…