202506.09
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Associate Alberto Reyna Obtains Nonsuit in Easement Boundary Dispute

Congratulations to associate attorney Alberto Reyna of our San Francisco Office, who recently obtained nonsuit in favor of our clients in an easement boundary dispute involving two neighbors. The matter was highly contentious as our clients’ neighbor alleged that they caused damage to the common boundary fence, and trespassed onto their neighbor’s property. After many…

202506.09
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Partner Priya Navaratnasingham and Associate Alberto Reyna Win Defense Verdict in Vehicular Accident Jury Trial

Congratulations to partner Priya Navaratnasingham and associate attorney Alberto Reyna of our San Francisco Office, who recently obtained a defense verdict in favor of their client in an automobile vs. scooter incident. Plaintiff alleged that he was struck by our client’s vehicle and that he suffered personal injury damages, including millions in alleged lost future…

202407.16
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Partner Todd Angstadt and Associate Micha Yospe Defeat Wrongful Death Claims

Partner Todd Angstadt and associate 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 firm’s client, the shooter’s father, supplied the gun that was used in the shooting and had a duty…

202406.05
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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 parties provide initial disclosures similar to the common discovery tools we are already accustomed to, but on a much broader…

202405.28
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San 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 to Dismiss.  Plaintiff alleged sexual misconduct by her peers in violation of human trafficking laws under the TVPRA.  She alleged…

202404.11
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Partner 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 the medical basics of spinal injury, common treatments, studies attorneys should know about, defenses to back injury claims, what medical…

202402.09
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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 injuries as a result of her fall. Plaintiff alleged excess pet waste in the property was a dangerous condition due…

202401.04
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San Francisco Office Serves Meals and Toys for Glide

We want to celebrate and thank our incredible Phillips, Spallas & Angstadt team who volunteered for service at Glide this year. Glide is dedicated to serving the San Francisco Tenderloin community (and beyond) with food every day of the year, and helps bring joy to children during the holiday season. Our team spent the day…