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Archives for July 2014

#TBT Nevada’s Guest Statute Declared Unconstitutional

On Social Media, people like to celebrate “Throw Back Thursday”.  On Thursdays, with a reference to hashtag #TBT, people post old photos of themselves, their families and their cities.  In that tradition, this post qualifies as a legal “Throw Back Thursday” on the topic of Nevada’s Guest Statute.Back in 1975, Nevada ’s Guest Statute prevented any person who was a non-paying guest passenger from suing the driver of the car for negligence.  NRS 41.180.  … [Read more...]

Please Nominate “Nevada Insurance Law” For The 2014 ABA Journal Blawg 100 Award

Since 2007, the American Bar Association has annually recognized 100 law blogs that are helpful, creative and engaging.  Mills & Associates believes that our Nevada Insurance Law blog should join the list of ABA Blawg Honorees in 2014. Before casting your votes however, we need a few of our diehard Blog readers to nominate the Nevada Insurance Law for this honor.  Nominations are due on or before August 8, 2014.  So please browse to the ABA’s Nomination Submission Link and respond to the … [Read more...]

Even Though An Employee Is A Supervisor, If Not A “Managing Agent”, Employer Not Liable For Punitive Damages For Employee’s Acts

A night of fun at the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino turned into a nightmare for Dedric Holman and Christina Edwards. The two were enjoying some gambling in the pre-dawn hours of February 19, 1994. Dedric was sitting at a blackjack table when Christina wandered off to try her luck elsewhere.Christina happened to look much younger than her age, a fact that prompted a casino employee to ask for her identification. Perhaps feeling a bit flustered, Christina explained that she had forgotten it at … [Read more...]

At Renewal, An Insurer Must Give Adequate Notice Of Intended Policy Changes. Otherwise, The Policy Renews Under The Prior Terms

On November 21, 1980, a devastating fire swept through the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The fire killed 85 people and injured more than 700.  A complete copy of the Clark County Fire Report can be downloaded HERE.At the time, the Grand Hotel Gift Shop served the guests of the hotel.  Fire destroyed the Shop resulting in damage of almost $1,000,000 including lost fixtures, inventory and business interruption.  The Gift Shop sued its insurance agent and its insurer Granite State … [Read more...]