Faegre Drinker·LITIGATION / APPELLATE

CA Courts Clarify 'Empty Chair' Defense Preservation

Recent California appellate decisions offer a clearer path for defendants to preserve the ability to attribute fault to a co-defendant who wins summary judgment.

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