Important Recent Case Law

Wednesday, March 21, 2001 | 0

NEW! Mary J. Jefferson v. Ca. Youth Authority, Ct. Appeals, 2001(E026915), 3/26/01: A general release contained in a Compromise and Release Agreement is effective against any and all other claims applicant may have against the defendant, regardless of origin.

NEW! Michelle Hughes vs. Argonaut Insurance Co., Ct. Appeals, 2001(A090292), 4/16/01: Carrier cannot be sued by injured worker for 'bad faith' in alleged mishandling of its lien on the claimant