Larry Knapp and Howard Knapp obtained a $12,346,721.22 verdict on 10/3/23 in Stanislaus County, after more than three weeks of trial. This result is the culmination of over five years of litigation with immense contribution from Kelly Balamuth and Balamuth Law, P.C. JOHN PAINTER v. SEAN AMIN SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE [...]
Marine insurance usually excludes coverage for perishable items such as fruits, vegetables, and fresh produce. This is because these types of goods are susceptible to spoilage, and the insurance company may not be able to guarantee their condition at the point of arrival.
The “going and coming” rule is a deceptively simple one. There is no reference to the “going and coming” rule concept in the Labor Code. However, the rule has developed over time by case law, essentially holding that the employer is not liable for injuries which occur during an employee's routine commute.
It is imperative to understand what constitutes the act as well as what can be done about it. In California, medical negligence occurs when a professional deviates from the standard of care as he or she is treating a patient.
A watercraft endorsement is a rider to a homeowner's insurance or liability policy that covers boats that the insured owns or uses. The insured must pay a premium to add this coverage to their policy.
Boat insurance generally won't cover maintenance or general wear and tear, including gradual weathering and deterioration, insect damage, mold, or damage from animals or marine life. Learn more about how boat insurance works and how much boat insurance costs.
The Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA) of 1975 was a statute enacted by the California Legislature in September 1975 (and signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown in September), which was intended to lower medical malpractice liability insurance premiums for healthcare providers in that state by decreasing ..
While most policies contain some protection for personal watercraft, the limits are very low and there are a lot of liability restrictions. In short, if you have a boat, you probably need a separate boat insurance plan to adequately protect it.
What are the new damage caps on medical malpractice lawsuits? Assembly Bill 35 proposed to raise the non-economic damages cap on medical malpractice claims from $250,000 to $350,000. This amount would gradually increase over a 10-year period to $750,000 (with a 2 percent annual adjustment for inflation after that).
Twelve states (Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin) enacted legislation to prohibit the use of eminent domain for economic development.
