Our Victories

Affirmed summary judgment in favor of P&S client in a product liability/medical device matter after P&S demonstrated a lack of evidence supporting Plaintiff’s claims.
 

Plaintiff, a nurse, alleged that she sustained thyroid cancer as a result of exposure to radiation from operating an x-ray machine. Plaintiff settled with P&S client, a manufacturer of the x-ray machine, for a de minimis amount.

Plaintiff alleged he developed chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis as a result of occupational exposures to various metal products while working as a welder and laborer. Plaintiff dismissed two P&S clients, a supplier of tractor-trailer parts, and a supplier of welding wires for a mutual waiver of costs.

Plaintiff alleged that he contracted mesothelioma as a result of exposure to asbestos products at various employment locations, including the U.S. Navy. Plaintiff dismissed P&S client for a mutual waiver of costs after P&S filed motions to compel and discovery confirmed that there was no admissible evidence that plaintiff worked with or around any products associated with P&S client.
 

Plaintiffs alleged that their decedent sustained interstitial pulmonary fibrosis as a result of exposure to various respiratory particulates, including silica, sand, metal, and chemical products, while employed at a light pole production facility between 1973 and 2008. Plaintiffs dismissed P&S Client, a supplier of cement dyes, for a waiver of costs.

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.
 

Plaintiff alleged that he sustained injuries to his left hand while attempting to fix a fastening tool specifically designed for overhead applications. Plaintiff dismissed P&S client for a mutual waiver of costs following mediation.

Plaintiff alleged that he sustained cancer from work-related exposure to various chemical products that contained benzene and other toxins. Plaintiff dismissed P&S clients with prejudice for a mutual waiver of costs.
 

Plaintiffs alleged that Decedent was exposed to asbestos during his career in the U.S. Navy and, as a result, contracted mesothelioma. Plaintiffs dismissed P&S client for a mutual waiver of costs after P&S filed a motion for summary judgment and motion for undertaking.

Plaintiffs allege that their decedent died from complications arising from mesothelioma, as a result of alleged exposure to asbestos containing products during his career. Plaintiffs dismissed P&S Client, a distributor of thermal products, for a waiver of costs.

Plaintiff brought a subrogation claim for damages paid to insured and third parties in connection with a soybean oil spill in the Long Beach area. Plaintiff alleged that P&S client was negligent as the distributor of the soybean oil. Plaintiff dismissed P&S client for a mutual waiver of costs after it was shown plaintiff would not be likely to prove negligence at trial.

The appellate court affirmed the trial court’s granting of summary judgment in favor of P&S client, a day-care center. In the underlying matter, plaintiff sued P&S client for wrongful termination.