With minor limitation, SB 447 amends section 377.34 to allow for the recovery of damages for a decedent’s pain, suffering, or disfigurement in survival actions.
February 2
November 18
Court of Appeal Holds Treble Damages are Not Available Against School Districts (or other Public Entities) in Childhood Sexual Assault “Cover Up” Cases
In LAUSD v. Superior Court, the Second District holds that the purpose of the treble damages provision is to punish those who “cover up” childhood sexual abuse, not to compensate victims.
September 13
California Supreme Court Reaffirms Strong Presumption Against Liability of Hirers for Injuries to Contractor’s Employees: Sandoval v. Qualcomm, Inc. (Sept. 9, 2021)
In Sandoval v. Qualcomm, Inc. (S252796, September 9, 2021), the California Supreme Court reaffirmed the general rule that “hirers who fully and effectively delegate work to a contractor owe no tort duty to that contractor’s workers.”
