Prop 22 Was Never Meant to Let Uber Off the Hook: Why App Companies Remain Liable for Driver Negligence
California’s Proposition 22 and TNC Liability California’s Proposition 22 (“Prop 22”) has stirred confusion about whether Uber and Lyft can be held vicariously liable for harms caused by their drivers. Prop 22, passed by voters in November 2020, established that app-based drivers are independent contractors “with respect to” their relationship to the hiring network company. […]
Case Management: Building a Stronger Case Together
Litigation moves quickly. Deadlines stack up, discovery demands arrive in waves, and a single missed task can set back months of preparation. At Altair Law, we know that success in high-stakes cases doesn’t begin in the courtroom—it begins with the systems and preparation we put in place from day one. At Altair, we design our […]
Jury Finds Napa Police Department Discriminated Against Det. Darlene Elia
Napa, CA, July 28, 2025 — Last week, a jury found that the City of Napa, through the Napa Police Department (NPD), engaged in unlawful discrimination when it denied Detective Darlene Elia a promotion to Special Operations Lead Officer in 2022. The jury concluded that Det. Elia’s age, gender, or disability was a substantial motivating […]
How to Streamline Issues for Trial and Recover Attorney’s Fees through a Motion for Summary Adjudication
Motions for summary judgment and/or adjudication are primarily used by defendants to dispose of a particular cause of action or of an entire lawsuit. Plaintiff’s attorneys find themselves routinely opposing these motions in personal injury and employment cases. However, it is rare for plaintiffs to turn the tables and use this type of dispositive motion […]
Profile: Tamarah Prevost
From living paycheck to paycheck, she now enjoys a satisfying and successful career in employment law By Stephen Ellison On her path into law, Tamarah Prevost worked a lot of different jobs alongside scores of co-workers; and in the end, that plethora of labor experience served a purpose. It now speaks volumes to her success […]
Successfully Navigating a Rideshare Accident Case Against Uber and Lyft
Why You Need A Lawyer That Specializes In Uber / Lyft Accident Cases Over the last decade, the transportation landscape has changed dramatically. Taxis have gone the way of the VCR (nearly extinct, but can be found if you look really, really hard), and driverless cars appear to be the way of the future. While […]
Daily Journal Names Craig Peters – 2025 California Lawyer of the Year
Craig Peters is the recipient of the 2025 California Lawyer Attorney of the Year (CLAY) award by the Daily Journal. The CLAY Award honors legal work with lasting public impact, and Craig’s inclusion reflects a career spent pushing the law forward through precision, integrity, and purpose. We’re proud to see his advocacy recognized on a […]
Kevin Morrison Appointed to IATL Admissions Committee and Inducted to International Society of Barristers
Kevin Morrison has been appointed to the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Admissions Committee. In this role, Kevin will help uphold the Academy’s gold standard by meticulously vetting nominees and gathering confidential insight from judges and peers to identify the most qualified candidates for fellowship. His integrity, discernment, and deep commitment to justice make him […]
Craig Peters Delivers Dean Address at International Academy of Trial Lawyers
Congratulations to Craig Peters on delivering an incredible speech as part of the Dean’s Address at the IATL meeting in Austin, titled “Democracy Depends on Each of Us.” Speaking to the responsibility of lawyers in protecting the rule of law and upholding democratic principles, it was the perfect intersection of the deep respect Craig has […]
San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association Names Altair Law as Trial Lawyer of Year Finalist
Altair Law is proud to announce that Craig M. Peters has been named as a finalist with co-counsel Brian Gearinger and Joseph May for their stellar trial work in Loggervales vs. County of Alameda. The winners will be announced at the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Gala on May 8. Finalists are selected on criteria evaluating: […]
San Francisco Bicycle Accidents on Sidewalks: Advanced Litigation Strategies and Forensic Insights
San Francisco Bicycle Accidents on Sidewalks: Advanced Litigation Strategies and Forensic Insights by Cyrus Nazarian Recent data from the 2017–2022 San Francisco Traffic Crashes Report reveal important trends in bicycle-related collisions. Although the report does not explicitly segregate sidewalk incidents, a careful analysis suggests that as cyclists increasingly seek the relative safety of sidewalks to […]
Breaking Barriers in Workplace Injury Law: How Altair Law Secured a $6M Settlement in a Construction Site Assault Case
Altair Law partners Andje Medina and Jeremy Cloyd recently resolved a workplace violence lawsuit against the owner and general contractor of a residential construction project for $6,000,000. The plaintiff was assaulted by three individuals who entered the construction purportedly looking for work. The injured worker sustained a shoulder injury that prevented him from returning to […]
$6.6 Million Jury Verdict in Premise Liability Case Against Grocery Retailer
Client suffered severe CRPS in a premises liability case against a major retail grocer.
$13.6 Million Settlement for Family of Cyclist Killed by Truck Driver
Cyclist killed by negligent actions of truck driver and residential developer.
$8.25 Million Affirmed in Civil Rights Case After Appeal
Appellate court upheld an $8.25 million verdict in favor of three Black women who were wrongfully detained and subjected to an unconstitutional search by County Deputies.
$40 Million Jury Verdict in Products Liability Against Gym Manufacturer
Gym manufacturer pays significant reported non-economic damages only verdict for contractor suffering severe injuries using equipment.
$9 Million Verdict for Janitorial Supervisor Struck by Utility Cart
Company Employer pay 72 year old janitorial supervisor for serious and permanent injuries resulting from a Utility Cart collision.
FortunesTimes Cover Story Features Andje Medina
The July issue of FortunesTimes Magazine features Andje Medina as one of the 10 Most Influential Women to Follow. Follow her passionate representation of clients to gain justice and closure. Link to the Cover Article
Altair Lawyers Listed Year After Year in SuperLawyers Rankings
Altair Law Partners and Associates were selected for inclusion in the 2024 Personal Injury Plaintiff SuperLawyers . Craig Peters was ranked in the Top 100 Northern California Lawyers. Year after year, our lawyers are selected: Jeremy Cloyd ( 12 Years Rising Star | 4 Years SuperLawyer) Andje Medina –( 9 Years Rising Star |4 Years […]
Craig Peters Nominated to Judicial Council by the State Bar Board of Trustees
Craig Peters has been nominated to the Judicial Council by the State Bar Board of Trustees. He will be sworn in and begins his three year term this September 2024. The Judicial Council serves as the policymaking body for California’s courts, the largest court system in the U.S. Under the leadership of Chief Justice and […]
$1.1 Million Settlement Employer Negligence Case
Ranch pays a horse wrangler who suffered injuries due to employer negligence.
J. Kevin Morrison Inducted into International Academy of Trial Lawyers
J. Kevin Morrison has been inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. From its start, this program has empowered IATL fellows to fight human trafficking through education, policy advocacy, and litigation, with membership granted after a thorough review.
Craig Peters Advances as Dean of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Executive Board
Craig Peters advances as the Dean of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL) Executive Board. This elevation reflects Craig’s constant dedication and work in championing excellence in trial law. Established in 1954, IATL is renowned as the world’s most prestigious organization of trial lawyers. As an international legal association in both spirit and membership, […]
Altair Law Named As San Francisco Trial Lawyer of Year Finalists 2X
We proudly announce that Altair Law has been named as two of four finalists for the 2024 San Francisco Trial Lawyer of the Year Award. J. Kevin Morrison and Joshua D. White were selected for their trial in Lino Aguilar vs. Western Digital Corp. and Michael Valdez. As a further testament to Altair’s trial prowess […]
4 Altair Partners Make LawDragon List
The 2024 LawDragon 500 named Jeremy Cloyd, Andje Medina, J. Kevin Morrison and Craig Peters in its 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers for 2024. Lawyers for this guide are selected by an independent process of journalistic research and submissions.