The Importance of Fully Executed Crane Rental Tickets

August 2015

The Importance of Fully Executed Crane Rental Tickets
By: Matthew Shorr, Esq.
 
Matthew Shorr In the article, “The Importance of Fully Executed Crane Rental Tickets” published by Crane & Rigging Hot Line, Attorney Matthew Shorr expands on the importance of an enforceable agreement for indemnity under California law. California Labor Code 3864 immunizes an employer from civil liability when an employee is injured during the course and scope of their employment, unless an express contract of indemnity has been executed by the employer and the crane service provider prior to injury. If a construction site incident involving a crane causes serious injuries or fatalities, the crane service provider may tender its defense and indemnity if an enforceable written indemnity agreement is in place. In the non-employer/employee context, an agreement for indemnity may be established through the parties’ course of dealings.
 
Ride Sharing Apps: 
Liability and Coverage Issues 
Webinar Recording Now Available!
In our most recent webinar, “Ride Sharing Apps: Liability and Coverage Issues,” Attorneys Timothy Thornton and Matthew Shorr discuss new California insurance requirements effective in 2015 and how they’re applied to different phases of a trip, the differences between business and personal auto policies, and an overview of enacted laws in the United States and other bills/approaches.

 

Timothy Thornton Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2016
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So You Think You Know The Law?
True or False?

Automobiles owned by drivers working for “transportation network companies” such as Uber and Lyft are insured for comprehensive and collision under the “transportation network company” policies for physical damage while logged onto the ride sharing app.

True or False?
The new “transportation network company” law in California requires that “transportation network companies” such as Uber and Lyft provide $1,000,000 in liability coverage during all times the driver has the ride sharing app turned on, whether the driver is waiting for a summons, going to get a passenger, or carrying a passenger.


True or False?
If a driver for a “transportation network company” such as Uber and Lyft provides his or her own automobile, he or she is automatically considered an independent contractor.
Real Estate Corner

Public Dog Parks Not Liable for Injury Caused by Dogs


A city, county or other public entity that owns or operates a dog park is not liable for injury to, or death of, a person or pet resulting solely from the actions of a dog in a dog park. As background, existing law provides that the owner of any dog is liable for damages suffered by any person bitten by a dog while in a public place or lawfully in a private place (Cal. Civil Code § 3342). Assembly Bill 265 (codified as Cal. Gov’t Code § 831.7.5) (effective January 1, 2014).

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