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Supreme Court Once Again Rules in Favor of Generic Drugmakers

July 19, 2013 Attorney Articles

By Patricia L. Zlaket, CaseyGerry – Published 7/19/13 in the Daily Journal

Unfortunately for millions of consumers, the legal battles related to labeling for generic drugs rage on.

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FELA cases: A refresher course

— by Jeremy K. Robinson

(Reprinted with permission from the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, Trial Bar News)

Railroad employees have a unique relationship with their employer.  Instead of being covered by workers’ compensation (for which they usually are not eligible), railroad employees must look to the Federal Employer’s Liability Act (“FELA”), 45 U.S.C.

Proving and Disproving Causation in Product Liability Cases

— by Jeremy K. Robinson

(Reprinted with permission from the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, Trial Bar News)

Proving causation in a personal injury case can be tricky.  In theory it seems simple enough – did one thing lead to another? 

The Supreme Court Clarifies the Cause of Action for Negligent Hiring and Supervision – Finally!

— by Jeremy K. Robinson

(Reprinted with permission from the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, Trial Bar News)

 

If you litigate cases against public entities, here is some good news for you: The California Supreme Court has finally brought some clarity to claims for negligent hiring, training, and supervision of employees. 

Loss of Consortium: When Does a Cause of Action Accrue?

— by Jeremy K. Robinson

(Reprinted with permission from the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, Trial Bar News)

This month I wanted to draw your attention to a pair of recent loss of consortium cases, both of which address the same subject: When does a claim for loss of consortium begin to accrue when the directly injured spouse suffers injuries from a latent disease? 

Dangerous Condition Liability Under Government Code § 835

The must read case of 2012

— by Jeremy K. Robinson

(Reprinted with permission from the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, Trial Bar News)

 

Every now and again, I get to write about one of my Must Read cases of the year. 

FELA Cases Review

November 7, 2012 Attorney Articles
FELA cases: A refresher course (Reprinted with permission from the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, Trial Bar News)   Jeremy K. Robinson – Chair of CaseyGerry’s Motion and Appellate Practice   Railroad employees have a unique relationship with their employer.

Gross Negligence

GROSS NEGLIGENCE IS THE NEW NEGLIGENCE: The Evolution of Assumption of the Risk (Reprinted with permission from the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, Trial Bar News)   Jeremy K. Robinson – Chair of CaseyGerry’s Motion and Appellate Practice   Not too long ago, I gave a presentation in San Diego as a part of the What’s New in Trial and Tort program.