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Rattary v. Favro

Ruling by

Tracie L. Brown

Lower Court

Contra Costa County Superior Court

Lower Court Judge

Edward G. Weil
New trial was warranted after jury was improperly instructed that defendant could not be held liable unless he had increased risk to the firefighters "beyond the risk that's inherent to their job."



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