Our Victories

Plaintiff alleged that she sustained pulmonary problems as a result of exposures to diacetyl and other compounds used in natural and artificial butter flavorings for popcorn. Plaintiff dismissed, without prejudice, two P&S clients because plaintiffs had an identical action pending in federal district court in Iowa, and were doing nothing more than forum shopping.
 

In Employment Development Department investigation into misclassification of independent contractors, successfully appealed a $268,000 assessment down to $4,500.

Plaintiff contended that he developed kidney disease as a result of occupational exposure to toxic chemicals while working as a cabinet maker between 2002 and 2008. Plaintiff dismissed P&S Client, a major retailer of chemical solvents, for a waiver of costs.

Obtained a $50,000 settlement for a flooring contractor in an Alameda County Superior Court case that globally settled for $6M arising out of purported deck, roofing, flooring and structural defects at a large 220-unit multifamily four-structure apartment complex.

Plaintiff, Liberty Insurance Co. ("Plaintiff") brought the action seeking reiumbursement for benefits paid to and on behalf of James Terkelson ("Terkelson") pursuant to a workers' compensation claim. On June 22, 2015, Terkelson was injured when a truck owned and operated by Quevedo Trucking inadvertently pinned him to a defective dock plate while connecting the truck to the dock plate to unload cargo. On January 26, 2016, Terkelson settled with Quevedo Trucking for $300,000.00; Liberty was not included in the settlement agreement. Settled for $90,000.00

Advised regarding development and leasing of office and industrial buildings.

Formation of nonprofit corporations and prosecution of related applications for tax exempt status.

Plaintiffs contend that decedent sustained multiple myeloma and leukemia as a result of occupational exposures to toxic chemicals when he worked as a machinist at various locations between 1979 and 2004. Plaintiffs dismissed two P&S client: a distributor of paint; and a manufacturer of lubricants for a waiver of costs.
 

Obtained defense jury verdict in Los Angeles Superior Court in case involving standards of care and operations and practices in sporting and athletic venues.

Negotiated early settlement on claim brought by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for racial discrimination and wrongful termination with clear liability, avoiding excessive costs of defense.

On June 15, 2015, Plaintiffs, Eugene Biscardi (“Plaintiff Biscardi”) and Dina R. Garfinkel (“Plaintiff Garfinkel”) (collectively “Plaintiffs”), filed a complaint against Defendant, Jovad Mofrad, alleging that Mr. Mofrad was at fault for the bodily injuries Plaintiffs sustained when the vehicle they were sitting in was struck by a vehicle driven by Mr. Mofrad in a parking lot of a shopping plaza located at the southwest corner of Sunset Boulevard and North Crescent Heights Boulevard in California on July 1, 2013.Settled for $56,000.00 (total)

Plaintiff, Ashley Francovich, contends she sustained bodily injuries when the vehicle she was driving, a 2001 Ford Mustang, collided with a 2007 tractor driven by Defendant, Gurmit Singh Dhesi. At the time of the accident, Mr. Dhesi was acting within the course and scope of his employment as a driver with the insured/Defendant, Cool Refrigerated Transport Inc. (“CRT”). Plaintiff accepted Defendants' statutory offer for $625,001.00.