Profile of Justice Norman L. Epstein

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Court: California Court of Appeal, Second District, Division Four

Appointed by: Governor Deukmejian, 1990

Born: April 9, 1933 in Los Angeles, California

Education: BA, UCLA 1955; LLB, UCLA 1958

Law Practice: California Deputy Attorney General (1959-62); California State University (1962-75)

Judicial Appointments: Los Angeles Municipal Court (1975-80); Los Angeles County Superior Court (1980-90); Court of Appeal (1990-present)

Opinions Reported in Appellate Decisions Noted:

• Court of Appeal considers controversial "lost chance" measure of damages
• Terminating sanction unavailable for failure to pay monetary sanction
• Two cases apply litigation privilege to non-judicial proceedings (Dove Audio case)
• Unruh Civil Rights Act claim is arbitrable
• MICRA limits apply to federal anti-patient dumping claim
• Harassment directed at others is relevant to sexual harassment case only if plaintiff knew about it
• High school immune from suit for inaccurate statements about classes required for NCAA eligibility
• Jury verdict for ADA plaintiff reversed for failure to prove perception of substantial limitation
• FEHA plaintiff with mental disorder need not show substantial limitation

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Anonymous (4/29/00)

A real gentleman, courteous and thoughtful. His opinions are well reasoned. Deserves to be on the California Supreme Court.

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