Cases

Jan 12, 2012 Laurie J. Hepler Punitive Damages
O’Neil v. Crane Co. (2012) 53 Cal.4th 335

Leading the briefing and oral argument in a case watched nationwide, Laurie won a ruling foreclosing strict liability and negligence liability (in most circumstances) for a manufacturer that did not make or sell an injury-causing product foreseeably used with its own.