Left turns are so dangerous that many companies in the business of driving avoid them all together. UPS has famously had a “No Left Turn” policy for over a decade. And there is even growing commentary that left turns should be abolished.
Continue Reading Why Left Turns Are the Most Dangerous Maneuver

The all-alumni firm of Schmidt, Sethi & Akmajian has been a major contributor to the “A New Day in Court” fundraising initiative in support of UArizona Law’s Advocacy program.
Continue Reading Schmidt, Sethi & Akmajian Donation to Help Start UArizona Law Advocacy Center

School’s duty to protect students from sexual assault does not require proof assault was foreseeable
Continue Reading Torts: Foreseeability, Duty & Standard of Care in Protecting Students From Sexual Assault

When the COVID pandemic first hit in early 2020, we wondered how it would affect our cases and the world of medical malpractice. By mid-2021, trials began to resume live at courthouses throughout Arizona, but unfortunately COVID and its various mutations plus lack of universal vaccinations have proven challenging. It remains to be seen whether the latest wave of COVID and Omicron will result in cancellations of trials again and more difficulties ahead.
Continue Reading Medical Malpractice 2021—Year End Review

A friendly reminder for all pet owners from Schmidt, Sethi & Akmajian to please keep your dogs leashed when you’re out for a walk and always adequately confined when they’re at home.
Continue Reading Taking Your Dog for a Walk? Keep Your Dog Leashed.

Federal court dismissal based upon subject matter jurisdiction not a judgement on merits so claim preclusion does not apply in state court action.
Continue Reading Civil Procedure—Federal Court Dismissal as Claim Preclusion to State Court Action

Police escorting reporter out of protest zone possibly implicating plaintiff’s first amendment rights does not rise to a violation of 42 U.S.C. § 1983 civil rights
Continue Reading Civil Rights: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Claim for Violation of First Amendment

School aide unknowingly allowing disabled high school student to enter pool attended by lifeguards did not rise to the level of subjective deliberate indifference to support 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claim
Continue Reading Civil Rights: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Claim Subjective Deliberate Indifference Standard Applies to State Created Danger

Expert’s personal opinion as to admissibility of his opinions in a court of law irrelevant to question of admissibility & rule of 702 does not require expert use of “all possible methods” in forming opinions/court’s ruling no evident supported a conclusion of an increase in value of business was error where such evident existed in pretrial statement and disclosure statement.
Continue Reading Evidence: Rule 702 Admissibility of Expert Testimony When Not “All Methods” Used in Forming Opinions/Admissibility of Statements by a Party in Pretrial Statement & Disclosures

For many parents and families, Life 360 is a helpful tool. The app allows users to see the precise, real-time location of friends or family members, including the speed at which they are driving and the battery level on their devices. But it’s likely you have no idea who else may be tracking this data.
Continue Reading Life 360 Sells Your Location Information. Here Is How to Keep Your Privacy.

The Arizona Department of Health Services has published a town hall video with COVID-19 experts and partners responding to questions from the public regarding COVID-19 Vaccine, including safety, efficacy and guidance for children and adults.
Continue Reading Parent With Questions about Kids and Covid Vaccination? Arizona Department of Health Has Answers.

President Robert “Bobby” Robbins honored the all-alumni AZ Injury Law team of Schmidt, Sethi & Akmajian for donating $250,000 to help launch the new Tom Mauet Advocacy Center at the Arizona Law School and create the new Kevin R. Boyle Trial Courtroom.
Continue Reading U of A President Robert "Bobby" Robbins honors Schmidt, Sethi & Akmajian for major donation

While utilities may escape liability for economic damages caused by a negligent interruption of service through a tariff, they may not escape liability for failing to exercise the highest degree of skill and care resulting in personal injury or property damage.
Continue Reading Torts: Tariff Does Not Protect Utility From Liability for Property Damage Caused by Fire