California

Motor Vehicle Owner Liability

California law imposes financial liability on the owner of a vehicle involved in an auto accident, even if the owner…

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The Ralph Act

The Ralph Act is a civil rights law, enforced by the DFEH, which has aim to protect individuals with special…

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California Superior Courts

California's court system is the nation's biggest and serves over thirty-nine million people — about 12 percent of the total…

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Dangerous Condition of Public Property

According to California Government Code Section 830(a) a dangerous condition of property is a condition which creates a substantial risk…

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Civil Liability for Assault in California

Under personal injury law, assault is defined as a purposeful act by one person which causes a reasonable apprehension of…

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Civil Liability for Battery in California

Battery is an intentional harmful or offensive touching of another person without his consent. Frequently used in a single phrase…

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Wrongful Termination in California

Wrongful termination occurs when an employment relationship is ended by an employer in violation of the employee’s legal rights. California…

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Defamation Claim in California

Defamation involves a false statement made by one person about another person which causes harm to a person’s property, profession,…

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California Emotional Distress Claims

In California, victims who suffer emotional distress as a result of another person’s conduct can file a lawsuit for the…

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Intentional Interference with Economic Relations

Intentional interference with economic relations is an unfair business practice in California which includes three types of actions: Intentional interference…

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