(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the proceedings.) STATEMENT OF FACTS A. The Complaint and Universal’s Separate Statement Plaintiffs’ complaint filed August 24, 2007, alleges causes of action for personal injuries (survivorship), wrongful death, negligence, breach of implied warranty,…
Personal Injury Lawyer Blog
Medical Malpractice Claim Filed By Sacramento Family, Part 1 of 2
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of this medical malpractice case and its proceedings.) Plaintiff’s Trial Brief Re: CACI 430 MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES SUMMARY OF ARGUMENT Defendants propose Special Jury Instruction # 1 based on the argument that…
Bad Faith Insurance Claim By Injured Sacramento Motorists, Part 2 of 6
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of this car accident case and its proceedings.) BRIEF FACTUAL SUMMARY Plaintiffs are informed, believe and thereon allege the following facts: 8. On or about June 19, 2007, Plaintiff Anna A. and Defendant XYZ…
Sacramento-Area Nursing Facility Sued For Abuse, Part 1 of 8
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of this wrongful death case and its proceedings.) Plaintiffs’ Opposition to Dr. David XY’s Demurrer to Fourth Amended Complaint; Memorandum of Points and Authorities. MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES THIS COURT LACKS JURISDICTION TO…
Sacramento-area Tire Company Sued For Wrongful Death, Part 1 of 14
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the proceedings.) Plaintiffs’ Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Opposition to the Universal Tire & Rubber Company’s Motion for Summary Judgment or, in the Alternative, Summary Adjudication I. INTRODUCTION The Universal…
Sacramento Family Sues Auto Insurance Company, Part 1 of 6
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of this car accident case and its proceedings.) Complaint for Damages: 1) Breach of Contract; and 2) Breach of Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing GENERAL ALLEGATIONS 1. Plaintiff ANNA A. (hereinafter…
Patient Bleeds To Death In Sacramento Hospital: Malpractice Suit Filed, Part 6 of 6
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the proceedings.) Significantly, the Supreme Court in Byrd held that in Ochoa the injury-producing event was the failure to provide proper medical attention – and that observing the symptoms was sufficient for bystander…
Sexual Harassment At Sacramento Strip Club Leads To Wrongful Termination, Part 7 of 7
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the proceedings.) FOURTH CAUSE OF ACTION (Wrongful Termination in Violation of Public Policy, by All PLAINTIFFS Against All Defendants) 48. PLAINTIFFS repeat and reallege the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 47, and…
Healthcare Employee Files Discrimination Action For Retaliatory Firing, Part 8 of 8
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the proceedings.) DISPARATE TREATMENT CLAIM Although discovery has not been pursued with regard to this claim, Ms. Smith contends that Ethan Jones (her quasi-supervisor for a period of time because her direct supervisor…
Medical Malpractice Suit Filed On Behalf Of Sacramento Woman, Part 5 of 6
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the proceedings.) The defense cites Bird v. Saenz (2002) 28 Cal.4th 910. In Bird, the Supreme Court denied bystander emotional distress to plaintiffs who saw their decedent being briefly rushed through a hospital…