California appeals court News

Calif. Court Rules Amazon is Liable for Injuries from Defective Products

Amazon.com can be held liable like other traditional retailers for injuries from defective products sold via its sprawling e-commerce marketplace, a California state appeals court ruled on Thursday. The decision overturned a San Diego Superior Court ruling that the world’s …

Man Injured by Texting California Driver Seeks Punitive Damages

A man who was hurt in a Los Angeles accident he blamed on a texting driver is asking a California appeals court for permission to seek punitive damages, his lawyers said Tuesday. Joseph Schultz’s attorneys filed a petition last week …

Could Medpay be the Latest Target in California Bad Faith Claims

Could a recent court decision in a California appeals court lead to an increase in bad faith claims relating to medical payments (medpay) coverage? It depends, according to two experienced California coverage attorneys. The California Court of Appeals, third appellate …

Court Tells Disneyland to Study Segway Use

A California appeals court says Disneyland must consider use of Segways by disabled people. Tina Baughman uses a two-wheeled Segway to get around because of a form of muscular dystrophy. Disneyland refused to allow her to use the Segway at …