What is the difference between ordinary negligence and gross negligence?
Gross negligence is more blameworthy conduct than ordinary negligence. California law has no precise definition of it. But case law describes it variously as: Very great negligence, A want of even scant care, Just short of reckless disregard, An extreme departure from the ordinary standard of conduct by a reasonable person, or A failure to exercise even that care which a careless person would use.