Court Addresses Issues In Dram Shop/Premises Liability Case
McMurtry, et al. v. Weatherford Hotel Inc., et al.
Ct. Appeals, Div. One, January 10, 2013
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
Decedent got drunk at the Weatherford Hotel bar. She was […]
In Determining Attorneys’ Fees After Appeal Of Arbitration Award, Court Compares Award To Judgement Before Any Rule 68 Deduction
Bradshaw v. Jasso-Barajas
Ct. Appeals, Div. One, January 8, 2013
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
This case arose from a car accident. Defendant served plaintiff with a $9,501 offer of judgment, […]
Surviving Mother May Recover UIM Benefits For Wrongful Death Of Son
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. White
Ct. Appeals, Division One, January 3, 2013
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
Plaintiff White sought underinsured motorist benefits under the decedent’s grandparents’ State […]
Defaulted Party Has No Right To A Hearing Before Entry Of Judgement In Liquidated Damages Case
Searchtoppers.com v. Trustcash LLC
Arizona Ct. Appeals, Div. One, December 20, 2012
JSH Appellate TeamAuthored by the
Searchtoppers.com sued Trustcash alleging that Trustcash failed to make 38 monthly payments for internet marketing […]
Med Mal Standard Of Care Statute Applies To Cases Brought Under The Adult Protective Services Act
Cornerstone Hospital of Southeast Arizona v. Marner
Ct. Appeals, Div. Two, December 7, 2012
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
An estate sued multiple defendants, including Cornerstone, under the Adult Protective […]
Non-Signatory Can Compel Arbitration Against Signatory Based On Clause In One Of Two Related Contracts
Sun Valley Ranch v. Robson, et. al
Ct. Appeals, Division One, November 20, 2012
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
In February of 2000, the parties signed a partnership agreement establishing the […]
Federal Malicious Prosecution Case Must Be Based On Fourth Amendment, Not Substantive Due Process
Yanes v. Maricopa County
Ct. Appeals, Division One, November 8, 2012
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
While Plaintiff Yanes was being processed into jail for allegedly molesting and murdering his 11-month-old […]
Party Cannot Protect A “Testifying” Expert Witness From Discovery By Re-Designating Him A “Consulting” Witness After His Opinions Have Been Disclosed
Para v. Anderson
Ct. Appeals, Division One, November 1, 2012
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
Plaintiff sued Dr.’s Para and Khoury for negligence and wrongful death. Plaintiff disclosed Dr. Pantilat as a […]
New Law Changes Public Insurance Requirements For Rental Companies
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
On November 1, 2012, a new law will change the legal responsibilities of vehicle rental companies when their renters are involved in accidents. In […]
An Unsigned Real Estate Agreement Is Not Enforceable
Young v. Rose
Ct. Appeals, Division One, September 25, 2012
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
A real estate agent may sue to recover compensation under a real estate employment agreement only […]