Litigation
Feb. 10, 2011
High Court Leaning Against Big Rigs
The state Supreme Court appeared ready to rule Tuesday that truck drivers parked on the shoulder can be held liable when another vehicle crashes into their big rig.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
The state Supreme Court appeared ready to rule Tuesday that truck drivers parked on a road's shoulder can be held liable when another vehicle crashes into their big rigs.
During oral argument, the justices signaled their willingness to overturn a 4th District Court of Appeal ruling and reinstate a $475,000 judgment against Ralphs Grocery Co.
A jury found Ralphs partially liable for the Fe...
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