COVID Impacts Linger in Courtrooms, Often a Disadvantage for Defendants August 19, 2022 By Jim Sams GARDEN GROVE, California — Courts have reopened and trials have resumed, but the impacts of COVID-19 continue to linger in...
Viewpoint: Jury Blasts Defense with a $464.5 Million Nuclear Verdict August 1, 2022 By Robert F. Tyson Jr. and Shari E. Belitz Plaintiffs’ California dreamin’ became a reality when a Los Angeles jury went nuclear with a verdict of $464.6 million after...
Prevent Runaway Jury Verdicts by Neutralizing the Reptile Theory: Viewpoint May 10, 2019 By Robert F. Tyson We see the frequent headlines: A plaintiff is awarded millions of dollars in damages for a physical or emotional injury...
Tips on Handling the Latest Bad Faith Trends April 20, 2017 By Denise Johnson Institutional attack, reptile theory and rules of the road are three recent bad faith trends, according to Douglas Wood, partner...
What Adjusters and Carrier Counsel Need to Know About Reptile Advocacy February 25, 2016 By Denise Johnson If you had a litigated file tank on you recently, it just might be the result of reptile advocacy. While...