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California Courts of Appeal,
Construction,
Torts/Personal Injury

Jul. 16, 2024

CBRE v. Superior Court: A significant decision on the Privette doctrine

The court’s ruling reinforces the strong protections afforded to hirers of independent contractors, while also highlighting some of the nuances courts consider when evaluating potential exceptions.

Bayan Salehi

Associate, Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester LLP

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The California Court of Appeal's recent decision in CBRE v. Superior Court, D083130 (Cal. Ct. App. June 28, 2024) provides important clarification on the application of the Privette doctrine to property owners and managers in construction injury cases. This ruling reinforces the strong protections afforded to hirers of independent contractors while also highlighting some of the nuances courts consider when evalu...

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