In the wrongful death case of Annocki v. Peterson Enterprises, LLC, (2014) 232 Cal.App.4th 32, a patron of Geoffrey’s restaurant in Malibu, California, encountered the center divider on Pacific Coast Highway when he attempted to make a left turn out of the restaurant’s duty free parking lot. While in the process of reversing to the [...]
THE PRIVETTE DOCTRINE - THE LIABILITY OF OWNERS AND GENERAL CONTRACTORS FOR CONSTRUCTION SITE ACCIDENTS Introduction For over 20 years, the “Privette Doctrine” has governed the extent of liability for general contractors and property owners. The doctrine deals with work site injuries suffered by a subcontractor’s employees. In Privette v. Superior Court (1993) 5 Cal. 4th [...]
Median Sales Price Median prices again increased for both detached and attached residences in San Diego County throughout the second quarter of 2016. At quarter end, detached homes were priced 4.2% higher and attached homes were priced 8% higher than last June. Since the end of March 2016, detached homes median sales price increased 3% [...]
The phrase “Keep your hands to yourself” might easily pass as a parental guidance. What most people fail to know is that it has far-reaching implications from a legal perspective. At times, a person might do something that adversely impacts others. If such a person creates a dangerous condition near a public space, may the [...]
Often, without second thought, you hurriedly show clients documents, notes or reports to refresh their recollection prior to a deposition. Sometimes a variety of case documents are mailed or emailed to the deponent for review. This is done with the expectation that the information is unquestionably protected from production by the attorney work product doctrine. [...]
Comic-Con 2016: July 21st - 24th Head down to the San Diego Convention Center for an international event unlike any other, Comic-Con 2016 is back in San Diego and looks to once again draw massive crowds of fanatics and celebrities alike. The past five July events have attracted over 130,000 attendees each, earning the distinction [...]
It’s no surprise that outdoor living spaces are becoming a more prominently featured area of the house. Especially for those living in a location with good weather year-round, like sunny San Diego, it’s a good idea to invest into the outdoors. A fully-customized living space in your backyard creates an extension of the inside, therefore [...]
Summer is here and the weather is heating up! Check out our list of exciting June events in San Diego: San Diego County Fair — Del Mar, June 3rd-July 4th When looking for June events in San Diego, the Del Mar fair is the place to start. Beginning June 3rd, the San Diego County Fair [...]
The Solana Highlands planned reconstruction project suffered what might be a killing blow on Oct. 20 when the city`s View Assessment Commission made a unanimous decision to refuse the issuing of a development structure permit as well as a development review permit. The commissioners did not make their decision lightly. They initially listened to complaints [...]
Ever heard the phrase Locals Only? Urban dictionary has a pretty awesome take on the phrase (click here). However, I am here to tell you that you MUST keep the Locals Only mantra in mind when digesting real estate news and statistics. National real estate statistics typically dominate headlines for major media outlets and this information is [...]