The driver had logged into his application, but due to the policies of the company, will be fully liable for any damages resulting from the accident due to the lack of a passenger in the vehicle.[21]  Seeing this as a major issue, California passed legislation in September 2014 that will require ride-sharing companies to carry liability insurance for drivers during any period they are logged into the ride-sharing application.[22]  While the legislation may prove to be an… [read post]

In a similar vein, in Guardianship of HC, the Supreme Court of California held that a mother did not have a due process right to counsel in a guardianship case. 3. [read post]