Negligent Misrepresentation of Fact
Failure to exercise reasonable care when supplying information that could significantly impact one’s life is cause to validate negligent misrepresentation.
Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress
Negligent infliction of emotional distress is a claim that people, organizations, and companies have a duty to avoid causing emotional harm to others.
Legal Responsibility and Non-delegable Duties
When the court speaks of non-delegable duties, it essentially means the party may not buy or bargain away the risks for performance of their actions.
Personal Injury Due to Mold Contamination in Lincoln Military Housing
The following blog article was written for Webb Law Group, APC. It has been edited for length and content for this blog. In Late November of 2019, Webb Law Group filed a complaint with the Superior Court of the State of California. It alleged that LINCOLN MILITARY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT and others failed to properly act on reports of mold contamination. Consequently, their collective failure to act and repair their properties resulted in the personal injury of two children. Originally, Webb Law Group…
Lack of Capacity – What Does it Mean?
Adults are, by default, usually presumed to possess the ability to draft a will or enter into a contract. Therefore, they are presumed to have an inherent capacity to make legal decisions of this nature.
Understanding Fiduciary Duty
A fiduciary duty is an obligation to act in a person’s best interest, due to the nature of the relationship with that person.
Handling Partnership Disputes
Entering into business with someone can be an exciting experience. However, things get messy when partnership disputes arise.
Labor Code Violations: Who’s Responsible?
According to California’s Labor Code § 558.1, an employing organization’s managers, owners, directors, officers, and agents can be held personally liable for wage and hour violations. While it’s true that (under certain circumstances) company employees who are sued may be indemnified by their employers, all companies have the responsibility to follow the law.
What Makes Someone an Independent Contractor?
On April 30, 2018, the legal classification of “independent contractor” changed. The California Supreme Court issued a decision on the Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court of Los Angeles case.
Pregnancy Law & Disability: Know Your Rights
On July 25th, 2011, appellant Ana Fuentes Sanchez filed a First Amendment Complaint against her former employer Swissport, Inc. She alleged causes of action for discrimination based on pregnancy disability, discrimination based on sex, and failure to prevent discrimination.
Sanchez accused Swissport of failure to accommodate and engage in a timely, good faith interactive process. Additionally, she alleged retaliation, wrongful and tortious discharge from her position, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Finally, she claimed that Swissport had engaged in unfair business practices under California Business and Professions Codes, and breach of implied and/or express contract.
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