Ravi V. Patel Joins Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C.
Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, PLC is pleased to announce that Ravi V. Patel has joined our firm. Mr. Patel will be […]
Court Reverses Punitive Damage Verdict Against Insurer
A motorcyclist was injured when he slammed into a car that had stopped abruptly in front of him. Although the driver of the car was uninsured, the motorcyclist had uninsured motorist coverage. […]
Appellate Tip: Preserve “No-Duty” Arguments in Negligence Cases with Pretrial and Post-Trial Motions
Written By: Jennifer Anderson
In Quiroz v. ALCOA, Inc. (May 11, 2018), the Arizona Supreme Court recently clarified the “duty” element of a negligence claim and reaffirmed prior decisions holding that: (1) the […]
Appellate Tip: Jury Instructions – Be Careful!
Written By: Eileen GilBride, […]
Appellate Tip: Decision On Filing Special Action Hinges On Several Factors
Written By: Lori Voepel
One question we are often asked is whether a particular state court order should be challenged through a […]
Appellate Tip: Strict Deadlines Govern Filing of Post-Trial Motions
Written By: Jennifer Anderson
You’ve lost your trial, and want to tee up your case for an appeal. Some issues might need to be preserved through a post-trial motion. That […]
Appellate Tip: At What Point is a Certification of Rule 54(B) Appropriate?
Written By: Lori Voepel
Recently, opposing counsel asked if we would stipulate to Rule 54(b) certification of a particular order granting/denying summary […]
Attorney General, Federal Courts Push Back Against Serial ADA Litigator
Advocates for American Disabled Individuals, LLC v. 1639 40th Street, LLC
Superior Court of the State of Arizona, August 30, 2016
Since February 2016, Advocates for Individuals with Disabilities (“AID”) has filed more than […]
Non-Hospital Health Care Provider’s Lien Is Invalid If Not Perfected Within 30 Days After First Providing Service
Premier Physicians Group v. Navarro
Arizona Supreme Court, August 30, 2016
Here the Supreme Court addressed the deadline by which a non-hospital health care provider must perfect its lien to secure payment of its […]