According to its web site, CAFE MODA is the “Hottest Local Filipino Spot In Las Vegas”. A few years back, things got hotter than expected when Palma and Richards got into a fight while on the cafe’s premises. Richards stabbed Palma. Palma sued Richards and Cafe Moda. At the civil trial, the jury found both Richards and the cafe liable for Palma’s injuries, Palma for the intentional tort of assault and the cafe for negligence. The jury apportioned damages at 80% to Richards and 20% to Cafe … [Read more...]
As Between Intentional And Negligent Joint Tortfeasors, The Negligent Tortfeasor Is Severally Liable While The Intentional Tortfeasor Is Liable Both Jointly And Severally.
February 13, 2014 by
California Court Clarifies Confusion Post-Howell
January 9, 2014 by
Ever since the California Supreme Court decided Howell v. Hamilton Meats & Provisions, Inc., 52 Cal 4th 541 (2013), California’s lower courts have been dealing with the billed vs. paid issue. The opinion of Corenbaum v. Lampkin, 214 Cal.App.4th 1308 (2013) is an example. An intoxicated Lampkin drove his car and hit the taxi in which Corenbaum was a passenger. Cornebaum’s medical insurance paid his bills but at a discounted rate. In other words, the medical providers accepted the … [Read more...]
Responding To An Outrageously High Tow Bill
December 23, 2013 by
Have you ever received a bill for tow charges that were just too darn high? Here are some ways to reduce the risk of receiving such a bill and if received to address those charges. 1.) Make Record Of The Tow Trucks That Respond To The Scene There are so many things happening at the scene of an accident sometimes details can be lost. Writing things down or taking pictures are great ways to document what went on. Obviously we encourage drivers to take photographs of the damaged … [Read more...]
Mills Attends DRI’s Insurance Coverage and Practice Symposium
December 19, 2013 by
In 2013, DRI's Insurance Coverage and Practice Symposium was held in New York City, on December 11 - 13, 2013. Mike Mills from Mills & Associates attended the conference. The presenters addressed many important and timely topics including defense cost recoupment, firearm coverage issues, Choice of Law, Superstorm Sandy catastrophic losses and Construction Defect coverage. As is always, the presenters were well prepared and insightful. A most helpful session dealt with "How to Try a … [Read more...]
Answers To Questions Can Often Be Found On The Nevada Law Blogs
December 17, 2013 by
People from around the country send questions to the Nevada Law Blogs for help on Nevada law questions that they encounter. While the Nevada Law Blogs do not create attorney client relations with anyone and best practice is to hire and pay a lawyer to answer legal questions, sometimes the Blogs can give people a starting point for their research. For example, today we got a question from an adjuster in Illinois. She has a case where a single 25-year-old unmarried adult child had been … [Read more...]
