Construction-site injury cases – knowing what you need to prove

The key to these cases is understanding the law and how to obtain the evidence to prove your case

John F. Ramey

From Issue: 2023 May

Exclusive remedy? Not today!

Unlicensed contractors and their workers – an exception to the exclusive- remedy rule. A look at how it applies to both businesses and homeowners

Spencer Lucas
Nadine Ninva Khedry

From Issue: 2020 October

Workers’ compensation liens and credit issues

When there is a third-party settlement in addition to WC benefits, the complexity comes in layers

From Issue: 2019 March

Trial strategies with a workers’ comp lien

If you are just presenting a lump sum WC lien to the jury and asking for that award, you are wasting a good opportunity to increase the value of your case

From Issue: 2023 May

The unique inequity of Privette and its progeny in wrongful-death cases

A new take on challenging Privette and securing its reversal by the California Supreme Court

Janet R. Gusdorff
David H. Greenberg
Emily Ruby

From Issue: 2021 April

The intersection between workers’ comp claims and employment claims

How the workers’ comp claim morphs into an employment action when employers violate the FEHA rules

Janeth Arias

From Issue: 2023 March

Appellate Reports

Privette: The Supreme Court clarifies and narrows its exceptions

Jeffrey I. Ehrlich

From Issue: 2021 October

Lien management when there is both a workers’ comp and civil case

When a third-party tortfeasor action is coupled with a workers’ comp case, the complexity and dynamics of handling the lien can change dramatically

Brian S. Letofsky

From Issue: 2019 November

How to maximize your client’s recovery in a workers’ compensation credit hearing

Proving employer fault for the injury can offset the WC credit against your recovery – and you can be paid for your work as an expert witness on damages

Eustace de Saint Phalle
Andrew Clay

From Issue: 2018 September

The Privette doctrine and material suppliers

Building the case that an injured employee of a material supplier is not a subcontractor bound by Privette

Steven B. Stevens

From Issue: 2024 December

The intersection of civil torts and workers’ comp

Counsel must work together to protect WC benefits while maximizing the civil award

James (“Jim”) G. Butler
Ramona Atanacio

From Issue: 2024 January

Pre-judgment writ of attachment against uninsured employers

Labor Code section 3602 shatters the exclusive remedy defense, opening up civil remedies when employers neglect to carry workers’ compensation insurance

Adam J. Savin

From Issue: 2024 May