Strategies, Challenges, and Answers

Issue Preclusion Prevents Heir From Relitigating Issue Wrongful Death Case

Wrongful Death Case

Sarah Alcantara’s dad died following an assault in a Wal-Mart parking lot. Sarah was a minor.  Sarah’s mom hired an attorney to recover from Wal-Mart.  The attorney filed suit for the wrongful death of Sarah’s dad. NRS 41.085 provides that … [Continue reading]

Where An Insurance Company Breaches Its Duty To Defend, It Can Be Liable For An Excess Verdict Even If The Company Did Not Act In Bad Faith

Century Surety Co. v. Andrew

Ryan Pretner suffered critical injuries when he was hit by a truck driven by Michael Vasquez.  Mr. Vasquez’s truck was covered by two auto policies, his personal policy, and his business auto policy.  His personal insurance with Progressive had a … [Continue reading]

What The Heck Is An Automobile Operator’s Insurance Policy?

Operator’s Insurance Policy

The State of Nevada compels automobile drivers to have insurance.  You can learn more about Nevada’s Compulsory Insurance Law HERE. There are two ways to satisfy the compulsory insurance requirement. Most people are familiar with the Nevada law … [Continue reading]

Nevada’s Auto Liability Compulsory Insurance Minimums Have Risen

Increase in Minimum Limits

I have been practicing law in Nevada for nearly 30 years. For as long as I can remember, Nevada has required autos registered in this state to have bodily injury automobile liability insurance of at least $15,000 per person / $30,000 per occurrence.  … [Continue reading]

Nevada Does Not Recognize An Independent Tort Action For Spoliation

After remodeling, the Taco Cabana Restaurant was open again for business. But the remodeled decorative ceiling collapsed onto the customers.  People were hurt.  A lawsuit followed. The contractors and the restaurant entered into an agreement to … [Continue reading]