Category Archives: Civil Litigation Cases

Intoxicated Passenger Unable to Collect from Taxi Service

A taxi company and its driver were sued for wrongful death (negligence) when a passenger who was intoxicated exited the cab, and then within a half an hour walked into heavy traffic and was killed by a drunk driver. On March 11, 2015, a Santa Barbara Court jury concluded the decedent’s mother could not collect … Read More

If You Have a Professional License, When Should You Obtain Legal Advice?

If you  receive a Citation or Notice of Violation for a crime and/or are arrested, you need to obtain legal advice immediately. Moreover, your concerns are far greater than your driver’s license. When you have a professional or occupational license, your career is at stake. Not only would it be reasonable to worry about losing … Read More

California Courts and Courtrooms Closing

Due to severe budget cuts of the Judicial Branch of Government, a huge number of courts  and courtrooms in approximately 29 counties throughout California have closed, and some have had severe reductions in services. The Judicial Council of California has reported that over 50 Courthouses and over 200 Courtrooms have been closed as a result … Read More

BULLYING: There Is No Place For It In The Workplace!

From the meek child on the playground tormented by a bully, to the workplace where a co-worker or supervisor targets and harasses an employee, there is no place for bullying. The laws are changing to address this, and so too must the policies in the workplace. Any workplace policies should be geared towards defining, identifying … Read More

How to Handle Contacts and Interviews From Government and Others?

As a mater of great concern is what to do when confronted with a telephone call from law enforcement,  a licensing Board, Bureau or Agency,  and/or an  investigator who is seeking to obtain the underlying facts,  information, details &/or answers to questions. Even more challenging is when such an individual makes an in-person contact with … Read More

The Veteran’s Administration Paid Out over $100 Million Annually in claims since 2004

When  our military men and women fight for our country, they are willing to sacrifice the most cherished aspect of their being, their life and all that it entails including their family, friends, dreams and desires. What do they get in return if they need health care?  The subject of health care to our veterans … Read More

Supreme Court will Decide if Businesses can Claim Exemption to Contraceptive Law

The Obama administration has asked the Supreme Court to decide whether or not businesses can be forced to provide coverage for birth control, even if the owners disagree from a religious standpoint. It certainly is understandable why an individual who is guaranteed rights per the U.S. Constitution would complain if those rights were lost or … Read More

California may begin using digital license plates

California may try a pilot program that would test digital license plates. The effort would cut down on processing and shipping costs. The initial program would have up to 160,000 California drivers participating. The bill passed through the Assembly, 71-3, and will return to the Senate for a final vote. While the program would certainly save … Read More

Bill would allow multiple legal parents

A measure that would allow for a child to have more than two legal parents is headed to the governor’s office. If passed, this would make California the fifth state to pass such a law. Delaware, Maine, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania already allow for more than two legal parents. The bill would mark a change in … Read More

Employees obligated to assist employers during investigations

A California ruling suggests that an employee is obligated to assist their employer during the investigation of another employee’s discrimination claim. John McGrory was investigated, but it was determined that he had not discriminated against another employee for being a lesbian. However, he was fired for violating the company’s sexual harassment policy and being uncooperative … Read More