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Can you claim Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress (NIED) even if you’re not physically at the scene of Incident? Downey v. City of Riverside   

September 12, 2023 Blog,California Laws,Eric Ganci

By Eric Ganci

If you were “present” at an Incident caused to a direct Plaintiff, and suffer emotional distress but are not the direct Plaintiff, can you make a claim against the Defendant who caused the Incident against the direct Plaintiff?  

Can you set a preference trial in California, to be heard sooner? Pabla v. Superior Court (Dual Arch International)

August 28, 2023 Blog,California Laws,Eric Ganci

By Eric Ganci

In the California Civil Court system, California Code of Civil Procedure section 36 allows you to accelerate your litigation by setting a trial date sooner. The law considers these “preference trials” and states per CCP 36(a) “a superior court lacks discretion and ‘shall’ grant preference to a party over 70 years of age upon making a showing, ‘(1) [t]he party has a substantial interest in the action as a whole[, and] (2) [t]he health of the party is such that a preference is necessary to prevent prejudicing the party’s interest in the litigation.’”

CaseyGerry Investigates Reports of Gallbladder Issues and Gastroparesis in Ozempic® Users

August 22, 2023 Blog,Mass Tort Blog

CaseyGerry is investigating reports linking the use of the prescription drug Ozempic® to Cholelothiasis (gallstones), Cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder), and other gallbladder health issues, as well as Gastroparesis.

Ozempic® and similar medications are used by some patients with diabetes to control blood glucose levels.

12 CaseyGerry Attorneys Named in 2024’s Best Lawyers in America. Firm Among Top National & Regional Picks

August 17, 2023 Awards

CaseyGerry is proud to announce that nine CaseyGerry attorneys have been named in the 30th edition of the Best Lawyers in America® and three attorneys in the Best Lawyers of America: Ones to Watch.

Can an electronic scooter company be liable for scooters laying around? Hacala v. Bird Rides, Inc. 

By: Eric Ganci

We’ve seen this: a messy sidewalk, littered by electronic scooters. Whether they are scooter versions from Bird, Lyft, Uber, or some other company, the scooter craze swept through San Diego and many other Cities…to help in part with traffic and ease of commuting…but to also bring the ability for scooter riders to leave scooters laying around sidewalks, streets, yards, etc.  

Digital Dependency: A National Concern Over Youth Social Media Addiction and the Imperative for Regulatory Actions

By: Frederick Schenk

Our nation – in particular teenagers and young adults – is addicted to social media.

According to the Pew Research Center, 95% of teens today use some form of social media.

More Factors to Consider with the Privette Doctrine: Degala v. John Stewart Company, filed 1/27/23 

By Eric Ganci

I recently blogged on the March 2023 case decision Marin et al. v. Department of Transportation, which discusses the Privette Doctrine. A case held about a month prior, Degala v.

Daniel Murillo v. American Honda Motor Company, Inc. et al Order

Congratulations to CaseyGerry partners Gayle M. Blatt, P. Camille Guerra, Jeremy Robinson, and attorney Micheal Morphew who have been appointed as co-lead counsel in Murillo V. Honda class action.

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