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Not Everyone Agrees That Nevada Will Follow Majority Rule Dismissing Negligent Entrustment / Supervision / Training Where Motor Carrier Admits Course And Scope

May 30, 2015

In an earlier post HERE, the Nevada Trucking Law Blog called attention to decisions coming out of the U.S. District Court for Nevada supporting the proposition that claims of negligent entrustment / training / supervision should be dismissed if the motor carrier admits its driver was in the course and scope of employment. See Adele […]

Filed Under: Negligent Entrustment, Negligent Hiring, Negligent Supervision, Negligent Training By

Collateral Source Is Still Good Law Despite Tri-County Equipment Decision

May 6, 2015

Following the California case of Howell v. Hamilton Meats & Provisions, Inc., 52 Cal. 4th 541, 257 P.3d 81, 128 CalRptr. 3d 658 (2011), the Nevada Law Blogs began wondering if Nevada would follow California’s lead and prohibit Plaintiff’s attorneys from introducing evidence of any medical bills that had been partially or totally forgiven by Plaintiff’s medical provider. […]

Filed Under: Billed vs. Paid, Collateral Source, Damages, Expert Testimony, Howell, Liens, Medical Payments, Panel Counsel Tips, Trial Strategy, Worker's Compensation By