Our Victories

Advised regarding development and leasing of office and industrial buildings.

Plaintiff alleged he sustained lung cancer from exposure to asbestos and asbestos containing products while serving in the U.S. Navy and at various employment locations. Plaintiff dismissed P&S client for a mutual waiver of costs after P&S filed a summary judgment motion.

Plaintiff alleged that he sustained asbestosis from exposure to asbestos and asbestos containing products while serving as an engineer in the U.S. Navy. Plaintiff dismissed P&S client for a mutual waiver of costs.

Plaintiffs allege their decedent sustained acute myelogenous leukemia as a result of occupational exposures to benzene during the course of his employment as a machine operator in a metal foundry. P&S represented manufacturer of lubricant. Plaintiffs dismissed P&S for waiver of costs.

Plaintiffs contend that their decedent developed heart disease, cirrhosis of the liver, and kidney disease as a result of occupational exposure to chemicals while working as a laborer between 1973 and 1985. P&S represented a manufacturer of a process oil that is typically used in the rubber, paper, and chemical industries. The trial a motion for judgment on the pleadings filed by P&S on behalf of the client.

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 contended that he developed Small Cell Lymphocytic Lymphoma and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia as a result of occupational exposure to benzene while working at a silk screening facility between 1991 and 2000. Plaintiff dismissed P&S Client, a retailer of paint thinner, lacquer thinner and acetone, for waiver of costs.
 

Plaintiffs claimed that their decedent contracted mesothelioma as a result of occupational to asbestos-containing products while employed as an insulator in Northern California between 1955 and 2008. Plaintiffs dismissed P&S Client, a manufacturer of fibrous adhesive, for a mutual waiver of costs.
 

Member of team that negotiated a nominal settlement of claims against an exterior weather vapor barrier coating manufacturer in a $20M suit arising from allegations of defective construction of a large regional call center.
Defended large scale residential and multi-unit condominium complex developers against claims of defective construction, misrepresentations in the sale process, and fraud brought by hundreds of tenants, homeowners and homeowners' associations.

Obtained summary judgment on behalf general contractor in action where plaintiff allegedly developed restrictive airways disease as a result of sewer gas originating from the plumbing system of a building. (Ward v. Fotokem (Los Angeles County Case No. EC038129).)

Plaintiffs contend that 62-year-old decedent sustained myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) as a result of exposures to benzene during his 34-year employment as a truck mechanic. Plaintiffs settled with P&S Client, a manufacturer of thinner and paint products, for a de minimis amount.
 

Represented many manufacturers and property owners in matters involving alleged releases of hazardous materials to air, soil and groundwater including: 

• Negotiations with governmental enforcement agencies regarding information requests and clean-up and abatement orders;
• Defense of actions initiated by public entities including the USEPA, Regional Water Quality Control Boards and private parties under CERCLA, RCRA and various state claims;
• Prosecution of claims for equitable indemnification and contribution against parties responsible for contamination;
• Activities related to purchase and sale agreements involving environmental representations and warranties;
• Due diligence involved in the sale and purchase of real property.