The premises liability group is renowned for its expertise and unparalleled litigation experience. With a pedigree of innumerable trials and published opinions, we have not only furthered the interests of clients, but also the interests of the public by shaping the state of current premises liability law. Founding Partner Robert Phillips has received commendation from the United States Department of Justice for his contribution to the evolution of premises liability law in California. He has also obtained published decisions which are the legal standard by which premises liability cases are adjudicated. Representative clients of the group include hotels, some of the nation’s largest retailers and corporations, as well as individuals.
Collaborating with our clients’ in-house attorneys, we provide our clients with a timely legal and monetary evaluation of each complaint. We provide analysis regarding all avenues of resolution from settlement, mediation and arbitration. For those matters where alternative dispute resolution is unsuccessful or not recommended, we have substantial experience and expertise in both state and federal trials and appeals.
Premises Liability Results/News
- 16Jul
Partner Todd Angstadt and Associate Micha Yospe Convince Court to Dismiss Sexual Assault Claims against Client
Congratulations to Partner Todd Angstadt and Associate Micah Yospe for prevailing in a Motion for Summary Judgment. A minor plaintiff alleged sexual assault by a family friend. She alleged that our client, the father of...16JulPartner Todd Anstadt and Associate Micha Yospe Defeat Wrongful Death Claims
Todd Angstadt and Micah Yospe recently obtained a dismissal of their client in a wrongful death action. The decedent’s parents alleged their son was wrongfully shot and killed by his friend. They alleged that the... - 5Jun
New California Discovery Law
The California Senate recently passed a new law, Senate Bill 235, which significantly changes the landscape of civil discovery in California for all cases filed on or after January 1, 2024. The law mandates that...28MaySan Francisco Attorneys Win Motion to Dismiss Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit
Congratulations to Partner Elisa Marcaletti and Associate George M. Morris for a recent win in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, after a favorable outcome on a FRCP 12(b)(6) Motion... - 18Apr
Los Angeles Attorneys Win Motion for Summary Judgment for Homeowners Association in Shooting Case
Congratulations to Partner Sandra Block and Associate Stephen Smyth for their recent Motion for Summary Judgment victory. Plaintiff was as an independent contractor hired by a homeowner at a condominium complex. While working at the...11AprPartner Robert Phillips Makes Presentation at 2024 CLM Conference
Partner Robert Phillips made a presentation, “ABC’s of Defending Spinal Injury Claims” at this year’s annual CLM Claims Unleashed 2024 (April 2 – 4) conference in San Francisco. Mr. Phillips’ presentation covered topics that included... - 9Feb
Los Angeles Office Motion of Summary Judgement Victory
Attorneys Sandra Block and Christina Newell recently secured a summary judgment for our client in a case brought in Orange County Superior Court. Plaintiff slipped in client’s home while working as a housekeeper and sustained...18DecAttorney Michael Zimmerman Prevails on Motion for Summary Judgment
We want to congratulate Associate Attorney Michael Zimmerman for prevailing on a Motion for Summary Judgement. In a case in which the plaintiff was injured while opening an allegedly defective gate at a horse stable,... - 13Nov
San Francisco Attorney George M. Morris presents on Dog Bite Law in CA
We are proud to continue our Senior Associates Presents Series. We want to thank George M. Morris for his recent presentation, giving an overview of Dog Bite Law in California. In our latest offering in...14FebLos Angeles Attorney Sandra Block has been elevated to Partner
Sandra L. Block joined the firm in 2019 as a litigation defense attorney with extensive knowledge and experience. Ms. Block quickly emerged as a team leader in both the Los Angeles and San Francisco offices.... - 14Feb
Attorney Matthew Gardner rises to Partner in Los Angeles office
Matthew A. Gardner joined the firm in 2018 as an experienced litigation defense attorney having defended clients that ranged from large corporations to single individuals. Mr. Gardner quickly became a leader in the Los Angeles...6DecSan Francisco Attorneys Obtain Defense Verdict in Catastrophic Injury Case
In a November 2022 jury trial, the jury rendered a defense verdict in a catastrophic injury case defended by Robert Phillips, Elisa Marcaletti, and Kristin Choi. The firm defended a retail client in which plaintiff’s... - 31May
San Francisco and Los Angeles Offices Team Up to Obtain Summary Judgment in Personal Injury Case
Attorneys Robert K. Phillips, Michael R. Halvorsen, and Federico A. Stea recently secured a summary judgment for our client in a case brought in San Francisco Superior Court. Plaintiff tripped on an irregular sidewalk adjacent...21MarSan Francisco Team Awarded Summary Judgment in Favor of Client
Attorneys Rob Phillips, Priya Navaratnasingham, and Christopher Lunsford in our San Francisco office obtain summary judgment in favor of homeowner clients in a lawsuit filed in the Solano County Superior Court. Plaintiff alleged that he... - 15Mar
San Francisco Team Wins Motion For Summary Judgment in Client’s Favor
Attorneys Rob Phillips, Priya Navaratnasingham, and Christopher Lunsford in our San Francisco office obtain summary judgment in favor of homeowner clients in a lawsuit filed in the Solano County Superior Court. Plaintiff alleged that he...22FebSan Francisco Team Wins Summary Judgment in Client’s Favor
Attorneys Robert K. Phillips, Alyce W. Foshee, and Britney N. Karim secured a summary judgment for our client, an international retailer, in a case brought in Kings County Superior Court. Plaintiff alleged our client’s personnel... - 15Jan
San Francisco Office Secures Major Results for Client with Back to Back Demurrer Wins
Partner Elisa Marcaletti and associate Connor Gaballa prevailed on two consecutive demurrers in a landlord-tenant case venued in San Mateo County. This case involved an unauthorized individual residing at the clients’ property allegedly pursuant to...15MarLas Vegas Office Obtains Summary Judgment in Premise Liability Case
Attorneys in the Las Vegas Office secured summary judgment for our client in a premises liability case brought in the United States District Court, District of Nevada. Plaintiff slipped and fell on a liquid spill... - 15Jan
Las Vegas Office Obtains Summary Judgment in Wrongful Death Case
Attorneys Robert K. Phillips and Megan E. Wessel secured a summary judgment for our client in a wrongful death premises liability case defended in the United States District Court, District of Nevada. The deceased allegedly...1JanAlyce Foshee and Timothy Kuhls have been elevated to Partner
We are delighted to announce that Alyce Foshee and Timothy Kuhls have been elevated to Partner. Ms. Foshee is based in the San Francisco office and specializes in product liability, catastrophic personal injury, pharmacy and... - 15Nov
Las Vegas Office Obtains Summary Judgment in Premise Liability Case
Attorneys Robert K. Phillips and Megan E. Wessel recently secured a summary judgment for our client in a premises liability case brought in United States District Court, District of Nevada. Plaintiff slipped on a clear...2OctMotions for Summary Judgement Granted in Clients’ Favor and Case Dismissed
Attorneys Kimberly R. Thompson, Sandra L. Block, Matthew A. Gardner, and Michael R. Halvorsen of our Los Angeles Office recently secured a summary judgment for the clients in a case brought in San Bernardino County... - 15Jul
Las Vegas Office Obtains Summary Judgment in Premise Liability Case
Attorneys Robert K. Phillips and Megan E. Wessel secured a summary judgment for our client in a premises liability case out of United States District Court, District of Nevada. While exiting a job interview on...12JulSan Francisco Office Obtains Summary Judgment in Catastrophic Auto-Pedestrian Accident
Partner Robert Phillips and associate Mana Ettafagh prevailed on a motion for summary judgment in an auto-pedestrian accident resulting in catastrophic injuries. Plaintiffs alleged negligent design and construction of a Fortune 500 retailer’s parking lot.... - 24Jan
Nevada Office Obtains Summary Judgment in Premises Liability Case
Las Vegas associate Ryan Kerbow obtained summary judgment in a premises liability slip and fall matter. Plaintiff slipped and fell on orange soda in a store. Approximately twenty seconds prior, a female customer pushing a...6JunMendocino County Bar Association Commends James Ghidella for Settlement Expertise
Brian Momsen,Esq., President of the Mendocino County Bar Association, has commended Senior Counsel James Ghidella on behalf of the Association for his many years of service as pro tem Settlement Officer of the Court and... - 14Jun
San Francisco Office Successfully Defends Favorable Contractual Liability Judgment in Court of Appeals
Robert K. Phillips recovered a large six-figure sum for Gap, Inc. from a vendor after successfully litigating the contractual indemnity provisions and prosecuting a jury trial to determine fault for the underlying accident. Mr. Phillips...17FebNevada Office Obtains Summary Judgment in Premises Liability Case
Las Vegas associate Ryan Kerbow obtained summary judgment in favor of retailer Sam’s Club in a premises liability case. Plaintiff claimed special damages in excess of $1.4 million as a result of a slip and... - 29Sep
Nevada Court Grants Defendant’s Motion for Judgement as a Matter of Law in Premises Liability Action
Robert Phillips and Brenda Entzminger obtained a defense judgment in favor of Wal-Mart, following a jury trial in September 2015. Although the jury had originally awarded over $718,000 in favor of the plaintiff, the United States...27SepSan Francisco Office Successfully Defends Premises Liability Jury Trial
San Francisco attorney Sara Khan Tackett successfully defended a two-week premises liability jury trial in Santa Clara County Superior Court involving claims of serious injuries and permanent disability. Plaintiff asked the jury to award over...