Seniors, workers and patients
on CAOC’s legislative agenda

Ten bills will be priorities for CAOC at the State Capitol this year, while restoring adequate funding to California’s courts remains a high priority. Among the measures on the priority list for 2015 is a bill protecting workers rights, legislation to stem prescription drug abuse and deaths, elder care protections, improved court efficiencies and safeguards against uninsured drivers. Read More

January 30, 2015
Driver death rate drops;
litigation spurs improvements
A new study shows a dramatic decline in the death rate of drivers, and the civil justice system has played an important role in spurring safety improvements Read more

January 09, 2015
Good news for courts
in proposed state budget
But hard work remains to restore access to justice for California consumers after more than $1 billion in cuts since the start of the Great Recession. Read More

November 21, 2014
Jury’s verdict not last word
on punitive damages
A $185 million verdict in San Diego draws attention to outrageous employment discrimination, but juries don’t get the final say. Read More