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Perspective

Jun. 7, 2011

Summer Blockbusters: Will the State Supreme Court Deliver?

The state Supreme Court's decision in Seabright Insurance Co. v. U.S. Airways Inc. could be the most anticipated release this summer. By Gary A. Watt of Archer Norris


By Gary A. Watt


On May 25, the state Supreme Court heard argument in two cases that will certainly be big news soon. Like summer movie releases, the label smash hit or disaster will depend on the viewer. Much has been written about Howell v. Hamilton Meats & Provisions Inc. (4th Dist., 2009) 179 Cal.App.4th 686, but less has been said about Seabright Insurance Co. v. U.S. Airways Inc. (1st Dist., 2010) 183 Cal.App.4th 219. But if Howell l...

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