Arizona Appellate Blog - Osborn Maledon

Swift Transp. Co. of Ariz. LLC v. Carman – 8/23/2022

November 14, 2022

Arizona Supreme Court holds that a claim for punitive damages in a negligence case requires clear and convincing proof that the defendant consciously pursued a course of conduct that created a substantial risk of significant injury to others.

CRST Int’l v. Indus. Comm’n of Ariz. – 10/6/2022

October 19, 2022

Arizona Court of Appeals Division One holds that a traveling employee, who was on a break performing a personal errand on a customer’s property when he sustained a head injury, was within the course of his employment for purposes of the Arizona Workers’ Compensation Act.

McDaniel v. Payson Healthcare Mgmt., Inc. – 7/8/2022

October 12, 2022

Arizona Supreme Court holds that a fact witness may also offer expert opinion testimony based on personal observation and participation without violating the One Expert Rule.

Simms v. Ariz. Racing Comm’n – 4/28/2022

October 12, 2022

Arizona Court of Appeals Division One holds that any person aggrieved by a Director of Gaming’s licensing decision (and not just the license applicant) may appeal that decision to the Arizona Racing Commission.

Shea v. Maricopa Cnty. – 6/7/2022

October 12, 2022

Arizona Court of Appeals Division One holds that filing a complaint for special action relief does not qualify as timely review of an administrative decision under the Arizona Administrative Review Act.

Brady v. Tempe Life Care Vill., Inc. – 10/4/2022

October 12, 2022

Arizona Court of Appeals Division One holds estate executor’s disclosures are insufficient for other beneficiaries’ damages claims.