Category: Business

Overview

HOLDINGS: [1]-An oral stock redemption agreement was not made unenforceable by the parol evidence rule; [2]-The evidence supported a finding that the parties intended the terms of the oral stock redemption agreement to be part of their agreement; [3]-The evidence also supported a finding that the oral stock redemption agreement naturally would be a separate […]

Procedural Posture

Plaintiff widow appealed the judgment of the Superior Court of the City and County of San Francisco (California) in favor of defendants, decedent husband’s former employer, in plaintiff’s action seeking recovery under a group life insurance policy. Plaintiff sought benefits after decedent husband retired and was terminated from defendants’ group insurance. California Business Lawyer & […]

Procedural Posture

Procedural Posture

Appellant insurer sought review from a Superior Court of San Diego County (California) summary judgment for appellees masonry subcontractor, framing subcontractor, and architect, arguing that summary judgment was improper and that its claims were not barred by contractual provisions or under Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 877.6. Overview Appellant insurer filed indemnity and breach of […]

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Procedural Posture

Appellant partnership challenged an order of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County (California), which entered judgment in favor of respondent insurance company on appellant’s claim of insurance fraud in violation of Cal. Ins. Code § 790.03, and intentional interference with protected property rights. Appellant also challenged judgment for respondent on a cross-complaint brought by […]

Procedural Posture

Procedural Posture

In a suit for breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, and declaratory relief brought by plaintiff doctor against defendant medical corporations, the Ventura County Superior Court, California, entered judgment for the doctor. The corporations appealed the judgment and the denial of its costs and attorney fees. The doctor cross-appealed regarding valuation of her corporate […]

Procedural Posture

Procedural Posture

Plaintiff employee sought review of a Court of Appeal (California) decision that affirmed the grant of demurrer by the trial court, affirming the decision of defendant Department of Health Services to terminate plaintiff’s employment and barring plaintiff from civil claims for damages arising from wrongful employment termination other than those pursuant to workers’ compensation law. […]

Overview

Overview

HOLDINGS: [1]-Under Lab. Code, § 925, a forum-selection clause is voidable by an employee if it is contained in a contract that is modified on or after January 1, 2017, irrespective of whether the modification was to the forum-selection clause or another provision; [2]-A trial court correctly denied an employer’s motion to dismiss or stay […]