Affirmed! That is the word of the day as the California Court of Appeals recently issued a published decision affirming that an inverse condemnation cause of action continues to apply to investor-owned utilities in California. The Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court’s decision to deny an electric utility’s demurrer to plaintiff’s cause...
It’s that time of the year again! As the MLB World Series is underway, subrogation professionals are also gearing up for their own playoff run to reach their year-end goals, getting ready for end of the year mediations and looking to resolve those lingering pre-litigation cases with outstanding demands. In this episode, co-hosts Joe Rich...
This blog on emerging subrogation trends is brought to you exclusively by ChatGPT. Of course, it lists itself as the top trend. Cozen O’Connor is here to work with clients through AI advances, challenges and uses in the industry. Hey ChatGPT, what are some emerging trends in subrogation? Subrogation and recovery are areas of law...
Wildfires continue to be national front-page news, be it the destruction caused by the fires themselves or the litigation that lasts for years after the fire has been suppressed. In the latest “Subro on the Go” podcast episode, hosts Joe Rich and David Brisco are joined by Howard Maycon, lead counsel for the subrogation industry...
“Hello Dave.” In 1968, director Stanley Kubrick introduced the world to an interactive, albeit maniacal, talking computer named Hal in “2001: A Space Odyssey.” Fast forward to 2013, and not only do such computers generally exist, they are now prevalent in everyday items, including in the iPhone. With “Hello, Siri,” science fiction has become reality....
On January 10, 2012, BMW of North America, LLC, announced a voluntary recall of 88,911 Mini and Mini Cooper cars manufactured between 2006-2011 and equipped with 4-cylinder turbocharged engines. The recall arises from overheating of a circuit board which electronically controls an auxiliary water pump that cools the turbocharger in the vehicles. In extreme cases,...
Article I, Section 19 of The California Constitution provides that just compensation be paid when private property is taken or damaged for public use. *STOP* Take a deep breath. It is not as tough as it sounds. In fact, after reading this blog you’ll likely find yourself asking "Why haven’t I used inverse condemnation as a cause of action in...