Jones v. Sorenson, 25 Cal. App. 5th 933 (2018)

Homeowner Danita Sorenson hired a gardener (“Odette Miranda dba Designs by Leo”) to work on her property, and Miranda hired Mary E. Jones to help.  Jones was injured when she fell from a ladder while trimming a tree that was at least 15 feet tall.  Jones sued Sorenson, claiming the work required a license

Vine v. Bear Valley Ski Co., 118 Cal. App. 4th 577 (2004)

Charlene Vine suffered a broken back, resulting in paraplegia, when she fell while attempting a snowboard jump at an employee party hosted by her employer, Bear Valley Ski Company. A Bear Valley employee had reshaped the jump, using a snow cat, for use by guests at the party. In her lawsuit, Vine