FRAUD I DAMAGES I CIVIL LITIGATION – What are Punitive Damages? September 12, 2019 A common question is “what are punitive damages” or alternatively “what do punitive damages mean”. Punitive damages are awarded to punish a defendant for their bad conduct. Such damages are also known as exemplary damages in which…

PERSONAL INJURY / DAMAGES – Compensatory Damages for Personal Injuries September 10, 2019 In California personal injury plaintiffs are compensated with compensatory damages in the majority of civil cases.  Civil cases where plaintiffs are compensated with compensatory damages include: Intentional Torts, Negligent Claims, and Contract Actions.  Below is a chart…

PERSONAL INJURY – Personal Injury Damages – Compensatory Damages September 5, 2019 People often ask about personal injury damages. Specifically they ask, what kinds of damages are awarded or recoverable in personal injury claims?  If you have suffered an injury, incurred property damage, or suffered any other kind of loss,…

FRAUD – Civil Liability for Fraud September 03, 2019 Last month our offices completed a series of civil fraud blogs, and this was in response to inquiries following an earlier post where fraud was considered in two distinct sectors criminal and civil. The link to this blog: “FRAUD – WHAT IS…

FRAUD – Legal Liability for Fraud – Civil Tort for Constructive Fraud or Negligent Misrepresentation August 27, 2019 A common question is, “What is Fraud”? Civil fraud can arise when a fraudster misrepresents to a fraud victim a material fact.  A fraudster can be liable for constructive fraud or negligent…

FRAUD – Legal Liability for Fraud – Civil Tort for Conversion or Breach of Fiduciary Duty August 22, 2019 The most common question we get is: “What is Fraud”? Civil fraud arises in various settings, one of which is when an entrusted person fraudulently acquires funds or property of another. …

FRAUD – Legal Liability for Fraud – Civil Tort for Fraudulent Concealment or Concealment Fraud August 20, 2019 The most common question we get is: “What is Fraud”? Civil fraud arises in various setting, one of which is when a fraudster commits concealment fraud or fraudulently concealment of a material…

FRAUD – Do I have a Fraud Claim? Recovering Fraud Money August 15, 2019 A common question is “Do I have a Fraud Claim”? This question is often followed by can I recover fraud money? In essence fraud victims often inquire if it is possible to recover fraudulently acquired money…

FRAUD – Legal Liability for Fraud – Civil Tort for Fraud via False Promise or Promissory Fraud August 13, 2019 The most common question we get is: “What is Fraud”? Civil fraud arises when a fraudster commits promissory fraud or fraud via false promise for personal or monetary gain. The…

FRAUD – Legal Liability for Fraud – Civil Tort for Intentional Fraud and Deceit August 09, 2019 The most common question we get is: “What is Fraud”? Civil fraud arises when a wrongdoer utilizes deceitful or intentionally wrongful means for personal or monetary gain often at the cost of another….