Legal Opinion
Gene Compton's Corp. v. SUPERIOR COURT OF CITY AND CTY. OF SAN FRANCISCO
California Court of Appeal
Decided July 2, 1962No. Civ. 20560PublishedCited by 19 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBray, P. J.
Petition for writ of prohibition, mandate or other appropriate relief.
Questions Presented
1. Is showing of “good cause’’ an issue here? No.
2. Is a report and statements of employees concerning an accident on the employer’s premises, sent, pursuant to the terms of an insurance policy, to the employer’s insurance carrier, privileged? Yes.
3. Was the purpose for which the statements were made adequately shown ? Yes.
Record
Alma Quinn, real party in interest, hereinafter called plaintiff, filed an action against petitioner Gene Compton’s Corporation for damages for personal injuries alleged to have…
2Cases cited14 opinions
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- Holm v. Superior CourtCalifornia Supreme Court · 1954
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3Cited by19 opinions
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