Tag Archives: California
CHAOS IN COURTS CONTINUES
The domino effect of the budget shortfalls in the State of California court system continues to develop. Previously the Los Angeles Superior Court system announced the closure of four civil courtrooms in Pomona. Most recently, the San Bernardino County Superior Court system has announced that the entire Chino courthouse will close effective January 1,… Read More »
NOT IN MY CAR: WHY THE REPAIR SHOP WILL BE LIABLE FOR A JOY RIDE
A coffee-run to my local Starbucks (Brockton and Arlington) prompted my last article about the liability of an automotive repair or service shop for damage to a vehicle left in its care. Since posting my last article, I am happy to report that I have not seen any other mechanics using customer’s cars to… Read More »
NOT IN MY CAR: Why the Test Drive Should be Limited to Testing
One recent morning while leaving my local Starbucks drive-thru, I waited while two men wearing mechanic uniforms crossed the parking lot to what I assumed was their vehicle. I thought nothing more of this until, several days later, I saw the same men, again clad in uniforms, only this time walking to a different… Read More »
SHOULD SETTLEMENTS BE CONFIDENTIAL?
Heiting & Irwin You have sustained an injury or some form of damage, filed and prosecuted your Complaint, and have now reached a settlement with the adverse party. Upon receipt of the Settlement Agreement and Release, the defendant requests that the settlement be deemed confidential, that the nature of the settlement, its terms, and… Read More »
BEWARE OF EXCLUSIONS IN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES
Heiting & Irwin My office was recently contacted by a young woman on a clear liability, rear-end automobile accident. She was driving “her” vehicle (one of many insured by the family) and she assumed she was an insured driver. Wanting to immediately obtain a replacement vehicle (rental car) she contacted “her” insurance company, only… Read More »
Lottery Ticket Treasure Hunt: To Dumpster-Dive or Not to Dumpster-Dive
On Tuesday, an Arkansas judge ruled that Sharon Jones must turn over the proceeds from the winning lottery ticket she fished out of a trash can, to the purported original purchaser. According to reports, the winning ticket was originally purchased by Sharon Duncan, who discarded it into the trash can of the Super 1… Read More »
COURTS IN CHAOS
Heiting & Irwin Over the past week the Los Angeles Superior Court system has announced the closure of four civil courtrooms in Pomona. The San Bernardino Superior Court system is apparently mulling over its options in the face of budget cuts, expected to be reached up to 18 percent. Similar courtroom closures or furlough… Read More »
YOUR RIGHT TO COUNSEL in CIVIL PROCEEDINGS
Heiting & Irwin You have likely heard or read on multiple occasions, the expression “you have the right to speak to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you…” (known as the Miranda warning). These are some of the rights of an individual charged with a crime. Criminals,… Read More »
HEITING & IRWIN WINS HONOR OF TOP DOG PACK
Congratulations to Heiting & Irwin for its participation in the Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center’s 20th Annual Walk with the Animals. While the event rained out, the weather couldn’t put a damper on the law firm’s fundraising team, the “Heiting’s Hounds”. We pounded the pavement, and earned the honor of the 2012 Top… Read More »
HEITING’S HOUNDS TO “WALK WITH THE ANIMALS”
This Saturday, March 17, 2012, Heiting & Irwin will be participating in the Mary S. Robert’s Pet Adoption Center’s “20th Annual Walk With The Animals”. Held at Fairmount Park here in Riverside, the walk around Lake Evans begins at 9 a.m. led by a bagpiper. Also featured are a pancake breakfast, dog-kissing booth, bake… Read More »
