Cases

Three siblings attempted to sue for the wrongful death of their sister, arguing that they became the sister’s heirs when their mother died after the sister. The Court of Appeal disagreed and affirmed the trial court’s ruling that the plaintiffs did not have standing to sue for wrongful death because their mother—who did have standing under the wrongful death statute – was still alive when the sister died.

Case Briefs

• California Court of Appeal Opinion - View Document