Verdicts and Settlements

Products Liability | Defective Drug

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:48:00 GMT

In Re: Avandia Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation

US District Court – Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Avandia lawsuit settles for more than $15 million on behalf of hundreds of patients who experienced heart failure or stroke while taking this diabetes drug. GlaxoSmithKline, the maker of Avandia, has been named in thousands of lawsuits regarding the adverse side effects of its number one selling diabetes drug.

Class Action | Employment Law

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:10:00 GMT

Mosse v. CVS Pharmacy

Los Angeles County Superior Court. $10 million class action settlement on behalf of CVS Store Managers for failure to pay overtime and failure to provide meal and rest breaks after misclassifying them as “exempt” employees, even though they spent the majority of their work time performing non-managerial tasks.

Class Action | Disability Rights

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:10:00 GMT

Fahmie v. City of LA

Los Angeles County Superior Court. Class Action on behalf of those with impaired mobility or other disabilities experiencing difficulties traveling throughout the city because of curb-less or damaged ramps. The City of LA agreed to pay over $85 million over the next 20 years to install appropriate curb ramps throughout the city.

Class Action | Drug | Pharmaceuticals | Personal Injury | Consumer Protection | False Advertisement | Consumer Fraud

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:48:00 GMT

Meco, et al. v. International Medical Research, Inc. dba Botaniclab, et al.

Los Angeles Superior Court (Class Action) filed seeking reimbursement and restitution on behalf of thousands of rheumatoid arthritis and prostate cancer patients who purchased and consumed adulterated herbal supplements (nutraceuticals) manufactured and distributed by the defendants. Obtained settlement in excess of several millions of dollars.

Defense Litigation | Real Estate Dispute

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:45:00 GMT

Cravens v. Salinas, et al.

San Bernadino County Superior Court filed on behalf of seller of real property in suit filed by purchaser against the seller, both brokers, the realtor and the title insurance company in a case involving issues of easements and an unusual plot map in which the driveway to the property was a separate piece of real property. After the first session of one plaintiff's deposition we obtained a settlement very favorable to our client.

Personal Injury | Injured Due to Negligence

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:42:00 GMT

Walker v. Newport Beach Realty

Orange County Superior Court filed on behalf of Plaintiff severely injured after falling from an illegally converted staircase installed by the owner to allow residents access the roof of the apartment building. Obtained a verdict in excess of $300,000.00.

Personal Injury | Injured Due to Negligence

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:41:00 GMT

Traube v. Nelson

Plaintiff's minor child was severely injured after falling into Defendant neighbor's improperly enclosed pool. Obtained a settlement in excess of $525,000.00.

Personal Injury | Injury Due to Negligence

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:40:00 GMT

Meloni v. Gibson Construction, Inc., et al.

Los Angeles Superior Court filed on behalf of Plaintiff severely injured after falling from an improperly maintained scaffolding at a construction site. After substantial litigation and just prior to trial we obtained a settlement in excess of $870,000.00

Personal Injury | Medical Malpractice

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:38:00 GMT

Hames, et al. v. Doe Doctors, et al

Los Angeles County Superior Court filed on behalf of husband and children seeking damages for the negligent care rendered to his wife and their mother during a surgical procedure. The Defendants' negligence left the mother on a respirator for several months which ultimately led to her death. Obtained a significant confidential settlement for all Plaintiffs.

Construction Defect | Defense Litigation

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:35:00 GMT

Pico Main, Inc. v. E.H. Butland Development, et al.

Los Angeles County Superior Court, West Judicial District in defense of a General Contractor who was sued by developer and owner for alleged construction defects. Firm filed a Cross-Complaint on behalf of client for non-payment of construction fees and additional claims against developer. The claims against the client contractor were successfully defended and client contractor received a monetary award on the Cross-Complaint.

Business Litigation | Fraud | Breach of Contract

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:33:00 GMT

Esco Mex Video Productions, et al. v. Filmservice Laboratories, Inc.

Los Angeles County Superior Court filed on behalf of Defendant improperly performed services in the post-production work performed on a feature film and subsequently attempted to gain ownership of the film elements. Obtained a verdict of $955,000. Defendants appealed but subsequently settled.

Class Action | Employment | Wage and Hour Litigation

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:54:00 GMT

Draper v. Manhattan Brewing Company, et al

Los Angeles County Superior Court (Class Action) filed on behalf of employees seeking damages and injunctive relief for employer's failure to pay for overtime hours. Obtained settlement wherein all employees received all past due overtime pay.

Class Action | Consumer Protection

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:47:00 GMT

Sauceda v. United Autocare Center, LLC, et al. ['Midas']

Los Angeles County Superior Court - CCW (Class Action): Midas, a nationwide auto-repair chain specializing in mufflers and brakes, sells Midas-brand brake pads and shoes (sometimes described as "Midas VSD" [vehicle specific design]) to its customers. However, although customers pay for the Midas-brand brake and believe they are receiving that specific, premium brake pad or shoe with a lifetime guarantee, Midas franchises actually install an undisclosed, unapproved brake pad or shoe. While Midas prohibits its franchisees from selling non-Midas brakes without explicit, written authorization, Midas nevertheless knowingly permits its franchisees to sell non-Midas brake pads and shoes but describe them as Midas-brand brake pads and shoes. The proposed putative class consists of all California consumers who purchased what were described as Midas-brand brakes but were, in fact, an undisclosed substitute. Relief sought includes injunctive relief aimed at ending Midas’ fraudulent practices and the return of all monies paid to Midas and its franchisees for the falsely designated, non-Midas brake pads. Discovery leading to class certification is process.

Business Litigation | Fraud | Breach of Contract

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:53:00 GMT

Doe Development Owners

United States District Court filed on behalf of owners of commercial development damaged by various defendants' failure to comply with the terms of multiple agreements and subsequent representations. Obtained a confidential settlement in excess of $4,500,000.

Class Action | Employment Law | Misclassification | Failure to pay overtime | Unpaid wages | Wage and Hour Claim

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:51:00 GMT

Alvarez, et al. v. The May Department Stores Company

Los Angeles Superior Court (Class Action) filed on behalf of hundreds of "Area Sales Managers" seeking compensatory damages and injunctive relief for improper classification as exempt employees which required them to work excessive hours with no overtime compensation. Obtained a settlement in excess of $1,000,000.00.