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Craig Peters Comments on Historic MICRA Deal

| POLITICO PRO
Craig Peters commented on California's long-overdue medical malpractice legislation rework: “CAOC has fought tirelessly alongside thousands of injured patients for the last fifty years to make sure they are fairly compensated when their rights have been violated [...] We look forward to working with Governor Newsom and legislative leaders in the coming weeks to expedite the passage of this landmark reform.”

California’s Malpractice Payouts Would Rise Under a Deal to Avoid A Costly Ballot Fight

| LOS ANGELES TIMES
Craig Peters commented on the overhaul to the longstanding Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act of 1975 (MICRA): "After decades of treating patients unfairly, California is finally opening the door of justice for those suffering from medical negligence [...] We are thrilled patients are going to get a fair shake at compensation for their injuries."

Consumer Attorneys of California Successfully Fight for MICRA Revision

Today is a day for the history books: After nearly 50 years of relentlessly fighting for justice on behalf of victims of medical malpractice in California, Consumer Attorneys of California has reached an historic agreement to deliver on this vision. Following recent talks led by CAOC President Craig M. Peters, initiative proponent Nicholas Rowley, and the leader of the California Medical Association, the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA) of 1975 will finally be revised.

Altair Law Honors Worker’s Memorial Day

On April 28, 1970, the United States Congress enacted the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (“OSHA”) to guarantee every worker the right to a safe and healthful workplace. Since then, April 28 has been commemorated in the US as Workers’ Memorial Day.

Food From the Bar External

Altair Law is proud to participate in this year's Food From The Bar fundraising campaign. Last year, the legal community helped raise the funds to provide over 1.2 million meals in San Francisco and Marin counties where 1 in 5 individuals faces hunger. With every dollar raised, the Food Bank is able to distribute food for two healthy meals. Please help us support the work of the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank. Please join us and donate here.

Polaris Offroad RZR Vehicle Design Defects Cause Hand and Arm Injuries and Amputations

A colleague recently asked if I could help a client whose hand was amputated by his brand-new Polaris RZR offroad vehicle. When the vehicle rolled, his hand was ejected and crushed between the roll cage and the ground.

Uber Can’t Duck Negligence Suit Over Garbageman’s Injuries

Joshua White of Altair Law LLP, representing the Masons, told Law360 on Tuesday they're thrilled with the decision. "We think they got it 100% right," he said. "The Masons were devastated when the trial court granted defendants' motion for summary judgment, and now, because of this, we get to go forward and hopefully obtain some measure of accountability and justice for the Masons."

Covid-19 Negligent Exposure Cases: Not a Plaintiff’s Paradise

| DAILY JOURNAL
by J. Kevin Morrison and Noah A. Phillips

The extent of the devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, to both life and health, continues to be carefully calculated and assessed by governments and public health agencies since the outbreak of the virus. As expected, the legal establishment has also kept a close watch over the effects of the pandemic on the legal system, paying particular attention to the rate of increase in pandemic-related tort litigation and to the types of lawsuits most likely to account for that increase.

Craig Peters Spoke at SFTLA Webinar: Let’s Talk About CAPS

| SAN FRANCISCO TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
Craig Peters spoke at "SFTLA - Let's Talk About CAPS: What You Need to Know About the 20% Contingent Fee Cap Initiative" on Wed, February 9, 2022, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM PT.

Kevin Morrison Moderated “Current Trialing” Panel on February 8

| SAN FRANCISCO TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
What: Current Trialing: What's Happening in the Wild World of Trials in the Pandemic Era. The panel discussed Zoom mock trials, courtroom protocols, voir dire, differences in jurisdictions, and what has worked so far (and what hasn't). When: Tue, February 8, 2022 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT
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