Failure To Comply With Notice Of Claim Statute Not Excused By Actual Notice, Substantial Compliance, Or Excusable Neglect
Simon v. Maricopa Medical Center
Ct. Appeals, Div. One, July 1, 2010
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
Simon filed sued Maricopa Medical Center, the City of Phoenix Police Department, and […]
Police Officers, For Public Safety Purposes, May Confiscate Handgun From Locked Vehicle
State v. Gustavo Mendoza-Ruiz
Ct. Appeals, Div. One, July 29, 2010
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
Defendant’s truck, which was locked and parked in a restaurant parking lot, matched the […]
Court Of Appeals Addresses Offers Of Judgement
Perry v. Ronan
Ct. Appeals, Div. One, June 22, 2010
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
A mediator recommended that the defendant pay $400,000 to resolve a dispute. Defendant agreed, but […]
Statements In IME Physician’s Report Created In Course Of Private Arbitration Proceeding Are Protected By Absolute Privilege
Yeung v. Maric
Ct. Appeals, Div. One, June 8, 2010
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
Dr. Maric performed an IME on a claimant who was involved in an accident with […]
Court Addresses Several Issues Relating To Wrongful Death Claim Against Maricopa County For Death Of Inmate
Braillard v. Maricopa County
Ct. Appeals, Div. Two, May 27, 2010
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
Braillard was arrested on suspicion of drug possession and booked into Maricopa County Jail. […]
Where Multiple Actors Contribute To Injury, Plaintiff Must Prove Only That Each Defendant’s Conduct Increased The Risk And Was A Substantial Contributing Factor
Carol Salica v. Tucson Heart Hospital.
Ct. Appeals, Division Two, May 27, 2010
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
Plaintiff filed a wrongful death action arising from the death of her […]
Implied Consent For Child To Drive Car Exists Even Though Child’s Use Of Car Contravened Parent’s Instructions
Young v. Beck
Ct. Appeals, Div. One, May 20, 2010
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
Jason Beck was driving a vehicle furnished by his parents when he was involved in […]
Recording A Telephone Conversation Offering Underinsured Motorist Coverage Does Not Satisfy “In Writing” Offer Requirement
Progressive Casualty Inc. Co. v. Ruiz
Ct. Appeals, Div. One, May 20, 2010
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
Thompson called Progressive’s 1-800 number to purchase a $1 million auto insurance […]
Employee’s Duty Of Loyalty To Employer Does Not Preclude Employee From Preparing To Compete While Employed
Taser International, Inc. v. Ward
Ct. Appeals, Div. One, May 13, 2010
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
Steve Ward worked for Taser International for 3-1/2 years as its Vice President […]
Jiffy Lube Did Not Owe Duty To Inspect Wear On Tires During Oil Change
Diaz v. Jiffy Lube
Ct. Appeals, Div. One, May 4, 2010
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
Plaintiff took the family vehicle to Jiffy Lube to have the oil changed. Jiffy […]