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Gym release protects it from liability unless there is gross negligence
A California court has ruled 24 Hour Fitness’ release protects it from liability when a member injures himself while using gym equipment as long as it was not grossly negligent in the maintenance of that equipment. Timothy Grebing was using … Continue reading
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The Update Post – updates on foie gras, the Raiderettes, the “Blurred Lines” copyright case, and Yelp’s business tactics
A federal court has overturned the California ban on foie gras on preemption grounds. One of the Raiderette minimum wage lawsuits has settled for $1.25 million and a California legislator has introduced a bill to require minimum wage pay for … Continue reading
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The Update Post – updates on college athletes’ rights, Raiderettes, California foie gras ban
In the lawsuit by NCAA athletes to share in revenue from products bearing their names, images, and likeness, the court ruled that players do have rights to their names, images, and likenesses. The NCAA is appealing the ruling. In the … Continue reading
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So what is the lawsuit by Donald Sterling’s wife against V. Stiviano about?
Lost in the Donald Sterling firestorm is what may have led to all this: the lawsuit by Donald Sterling’s wife, Rochelle Sterling, against V. Stiviano. The lawsuit, which can be viewed here courtesy of scribd, contends that either (1) Donald … Continue reading
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California Supreme Court rules party hosts can be liable for drunken minor guests if there is a cover charge
Watch out young California party hosts, the California Supreme Court has ruled hosts can be liable for the actions of drunken party guests if (1) there is a cover charge; and (2) alcohol was served to an obviously intoxicated minor … Continue reading
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Federal appeals court says hands-off force-fed duck’s livers: California foie gras ban upheld
California’s law banning the force-feeding of birds for the purposes of enlarging their liver (a virtual ban on foie gras in the manner it is commercially produced) was recently upheld by the US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals The ruling … Continue reading
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Bumper car rider cannot sue amusement park for injuries caused by risks inherent in riding bumper cars
Bumper car operators got some welcome news from the California Supreme Court when the court ruled that they were not liable under the primary assumption of risk doctrine for injuries caused by risks inherent in riding bumper cars (click here for a … Continue reading
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