By

Golnaz Heidari
For subrogation investigations on losses to residential property, do not forget to check for the permits on recent improvements, as well as purchase agreements and seller disclosures on recently purchased properties.  California Assembly Bill No. 968 (AB-968), which will apply to real property sale contracts starting July 1, 2024, creates new disclosure obligations of repairs...
If you are handling or investigating any water losses due to the failure of certain DuraPro™ Toilet Connectors, you could benefit from a class action settlement.  However, note that the Class Action Settlement bar date is approaching on October 24, 2022. As you may be aware, a class action suit, entitled Jacquelyn D. Ajose, et...
There are many challenges to subrogation recovery when the fire originates at a neighboring property.  To assist with the challenge of pursuing liability, one tip is to look for evidence supporting the fire spread theory.  In some jurisdictions, common law negligence claims and code violations are allowed to hold the property owner or property manager...
Most, if not all attorneys, are familiar with section 664.6 of the California Civil Procedure Code (CCP §664.6). CCP §664.6 previously authorized a court, upon motion, to enter a judgment in pending litigation pursuant to settlement terms if the involved parties sign a writing stipulating to settle litigation outside of the presence of the court....