Profile of Justice J. Gary Hastings

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

Appointed by: Governor Wilson, 1993

Born: February 19, 1943 in Los Angeles, California

Education: BS, USC 1968; JD, Southwestern (1972)

Law Practice: Private practice in Los Angeles (1972-85)

Judicial Appointments: Los Angeles County Superior Court (1985-93); Court of Appeal (1993-present)

Opinions Reported in Appellate Decisions Noted:

• Public entity may be liable for unsafe public housing
• Shoe seller that did more than solicit sales in California must pay franchise taxes
• Court of Appeal explains proper uses of motions in limine
• Good faith belief in a valid reason for discharge defeats wrongful discharge claim
• Videotaping phone call to inform parents of child's death could constitute invasion of privacy
• New arbitration decisions provide guidance on drafting enforceable arbitration clauses (Romo case)
• Employers must accommodate religious observances

Additional Sources of Information:

• Justice Hastings's biography at the California Courts site

Comments from Visitors to the Appellate Counsellor Home Page:

Lloyd Brown (6/16/97)

While my dealings with Justice Hastings were just prior to his appointment to the appellate level, I found him to be knowledgeable of recent statute changes, patient and fair. Personally, I was sorry to see him go.

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