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CAOC Recognizes Mary Alexander with Presidential Award of Merit
Mary Alexander, founder and principal of Mary Alexander & Associates, was honored by Consumer Attorneys Of California (CAOC) this year with the 2020 Presidential Award of Merit. Ms. Alexander, a former president, was honored for the years of dedicated service, her dedicated work on behalf of her clients, and the shining example she is… Read More »
Daily Journal Honors Mary Alexander in its Annual Top Women Lawyers List
The Daily Journal announced its annual Top Women Lawyers list and once again, firm founder Mary Alexander was recognized as one of the top female attorneys in California. Ms. Alexander has had a remarkable run over her career and over just the last two years she’s obtained some amazing results. In July, as liaison… Read More »
Extension of Statute of Limitations Gives Childhood Sexual Assault Survivors in California More Time to File Lawsuits
On October 13, 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 218, which grants survivors of childhood sexual abuse in California more time to file a lawsuit against his/her attacker. Pursuant to the new law, survivors now have the following extended time periods by which to file a claim: until they reach the age of… Read More »
Emotional Distress May Linger for San Bruno Pipeline Victims
On September 9, 2010, a 28 foot -long section of pipe owned and operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Company ruptured in the Crestmoor neighborhood of San Bruno, Calif. killing eight residents, injuring many and leaving several homeless. The explosion and the fire that followed created a 72 by 25 foot crater, destroyed over… Read More »
PG&E Acknowledges Its Liability for San Bruno Disaster
On December 13 th, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), the utility company whose gas line exploded in September 2010, finally accepted responsibility for the disaster. In a press release issued by the company, PG&E conceded that they were liable for the blast and promised to pay the victims for their injuries. The explosion left… Read More »
New Year Ushers in New Traffic Laws for Californians
On New Year’s Day, several new traffic laws went into effect in California that may prevent accidents and help keep all Golden State road users safe.Changes to DUI LawsAmong the new laws are changes to two existing driving under the influence (DUI) rules. Law enforcement can no longer impound someone’s vehicle if their only… Read More »
New California Booster Seat Law Increases Safety, Saves Lives
Do you think that once your children are old enough to attend the second grade, their booster seat days are over? If you live in California, you might need to think again. Among the new laws signed into law for 2012 by Gov. Jerry Brown is a new law intending to make riding in… Read More »
Government Relaxes Train Safety Rules for California and the Nation
This spring, the White House drew back the scope of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008, which require all railroads to install crash-avoidance systems on its railways. Now, railroads that do not carry passengers or toxic materials are exempt from the regulation. The Rail Safety Improvement Act The Rail Safety Improvement Act was… Read More »
$1.15 Billion Verdict Against Lead Paint Companies
$1.15 Billion Verdict Against Lead Paint Companies in Case Involving Lead Poisoning of Children from Lead Paint in Homes A state Judge in Santa Clara County, California, has ordered three lead paint companies to pay $1.1 billion into a fund to be used to remove the lead in hundreds of thousands of homes in… Read More »