Our Victories

Plaintiffs contended that their decedent developed lung cancer as a result of occupational exposure to toxic chemicals while working at a homecare and cosmetics manufacturing plant between 1970 and 1999. P&S represented manufacturer of chemical mixing machinery. The trial court sustained P&S's demurrer without leave to amend under component parts doctrine.

Plaintiffs alleged that their decedent developed lung cancer as a result of occupational exposure to asbestos during his service in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1962. Plaintiffs dismissed P&S Client, a manufacturer of wire, for a mutual waiver of costs.

Plaintiff alleged that he sustained non-Hodgkin's lymphoma as a result of occupation exposure to chemicals while working at various auto body shops between 1977 and 2007. Plaintiff dismissed two P&S clients: a manufacturer of paint and coating; and a manufacturer of paint surface preparation cleaner for a waiver of costs.
 

Plaintiff contended that he developed non-Hodgkin's lymphoma as a result of occupational exposure to toxic chemicals while working as a carpenter, set-builder, and prop-maker at various employment locations between 1978 and 2009. Plaintiff dismissed three P&S Clients: a manufacturer of acetone; a manufacturer of paint thinner; and a manufacturer of lubricant for a waiver of costs.

Affirmed summary judgment in favor of P&S client in a real estate matter after P&S demonstrated a lack of evidence supporting Plaintiff’s claims of an oral agreement.

Plaintiffs alleged wrongful death due to mesothelioma from exposure to asbestos containing products during demolition work at a K-Mart facility. Plaintiff dismissed P&S client for a mutual waiver of costs after P&S filed a motion for summary judgment.

Obtained a judgment of dismissal after the trial court granted motion for judgment on the pleadings on behalf of manufacturer of consumer healthcare products. (Culpepper v. Philips Electronics North America Corporation (Case No. CV120289).)

Advised regarding development and leasing of office and industrial buildings.

Plaintiff, David Balderas ("Plaintiff"), contends that he sustained injuries to his lower extremities while loading a pallet of raw materials onto a truck owned and operated by client Fernando Perez ("Defendant") that rolled away from the loading dock. Plaintiff was employed as a warehouse person at Ross Organic Specialty Sales, a distributor of raw materials used in cosmetic, personal care and home care products.

Settled for $325,000.00

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.
 

Plaintiff alleged he sustained contact leukoderma (skin discoloration spots) from a single exposure to a brake cleaner while working as a mechanic at a car dealership. P&S obtained a unanimous defense verdict in favor of client.
 

Represented general contractor in private mediation concerning damage to sewage treatment plant from alleged inflow and infiltration in storm and sanitary sewer systems, resolved claims in excess of $1 million for less than $50,000.