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…

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…

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 the alleged assailant, failed to prevent the assault, which occurred at his home, and otherwise failed to protect or warn…

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…

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…

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…

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 condominium complex, plaintiff was shot by another homeowner on the sidewalk in front of the condominium complex. We represented the…

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…