What is the current state of the law on attorney's conduct in closing argument at a personal injury trial?

Attorneys are given wide latitude during closing argument. (People v. Sandoval (2015) 62 Cal.4th 394, 439.) " ' "The argument may be vigorous as long as it amounts to

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fair comment on the evidence, which can include reasonable inferences, or deductions to be drawn therefrom." ' " (Ibid.) " ' "Only the most persuasive reasons justify handcuffing attorneys in the exercise of their advocacy within the bounds of propriety." ' " (Cassim v. Allstate Ins. Co. (2004) 33 Cal.4th 780, 795.)