Friday, March 21st, 2008

Collateral Estoppel Based on Workers Comp D & O

In a personal injury lawsuit, Judge Winston Burbank has granted the defendant manufacturer summary judgment based on collateral estoppel arising from entry of a Decision and Order from the Alaska Workers Compensation Board. 
The employee/plaintiff had argued that his post-D & O Petition to Modify, and a subsequent Compromise and Release, deprived the D & O […]

Friday, March 21st, 2008

Legal Miscellanea

Kohring recusal:  Here is Kohring’s reply on his post-verdict motion to recuse Judge John Sedwick.
Habeas corpus: The 9th Circuit has affirmed Judge Timothy Burgess’ denial, as untimely, of a habeas corpus petition filed by multiple murderer Loren Larson.  Larson claimed pre-deliberation juror misconduct, and relied on juror affidavits.   Larson v. Turnbull, 2008 WL _______ (9th Cir. […]