Joint and Several Liability in California
The doctrine of joint andseveral liability applies in a personal injury case when one or more defendants are deemed responsible for the accident that caused the victim’s injury. In California, the legal concept of “joint and several liability” applies to personal injury lawsuits. This means that if multiple defendants are sued, each one can be […]
What Is the Difference Between Being Laid Off and Terminated in California?
Have you recently lost your job? Are you unsure whether your employer laid you off or terminated your employment? Does something feel “off” about how your former employer handled the situation? At Starpoint Law, our dedicated team of Los Angeles employment lawyers can help you determine if you were laid off vs terminated and whether […]
Vicarious Liability in California Personal Injury Law
Anyone who causes you harm is legally responsible for their actions, but are they the only ones responsible for paying for your damages? Under the laws of vicarious liability in California, multiple individuals can be liable to compensate you for injuries caused by one bad actor. This vicarious liability law can increase the likelihood that […]
