Defendants who caused injuries and deaths when they are sued will claim that California courts do not have jurisdiction over them and suit can only be brought elsewhere. For example, a multi-millionaire developer who together with his San Diego limited liability corporation owned and operated a hotel in Baja California were sued for personal injuries […]
Holding Shareholders of Deadbeat Corporations Personally Liable: The Alter Ego Doctrine
Defendant corporations causing multi-million dollar personal injuries and wrongful deaths may claim that the corporation is insolvent and cannot pay the bill for the damage it caused, hiding behind a veil of legal protections. Suing a deadbeat corporation does not establish the right to collect its officers, directors, agents and employees. But there is one […]
Defective Ford Fuel System: Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Car – A Case Study
Warning: explicit post-crash fire photos of a teenager who burned alive in a defective Ford Crown Victoria are at the end of this case study. The facts in this case study are true. The names have been changed to protect the privacy of the survivor and her family. On September 13, 2014 Jane Smith, age […]
Liability for Fall Accidents Caused by Sidewalks and Exterior Premises
In California, companies, organizations, and property owners have a basic legal obligation to provide safe conditions for customers and guests. When they fail to live up to this duty, serious accidents—including fall accidents—can occur. A business or property owner may be held responsible for a fall accident through a premises liability claim. Business and property […]
Is it Possible to Collect More Than the Defendant’s Policy Limit?
If you or your loved one was seriously hurt in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you need full financial compensation to pay your bills and support your family. The vast majority of personal injury claims are handled by insurance companies. Unfortunately, collecting full compensation from the insurance company is difficult—especially when you run […]
