Recent Wins

• Corenbaum v. Lampkin (2013)
  California Court of Appeal holds that evidence of “billed” but unpaid medical expenses is not admissible to prove future medical damages or noneconomic damages.

• Moran v. South Coast Medical Center (2013)
  California Court of Appeal affirms hospital’s denial of medical staff privileges.

• Husain v. Superior Court (McDonald’s) (2013)
  California Court of Appeal holds that trial court cannot grant terminating sanctions when there has been violation of a discovery order and no deprivation of a fair trial.

• Jankey v. Lee (2012)
  California Supreme Court holds that prevailing defendant in disability access action is entitled to mandatory award of attorney fees.

• Don Johnson Productions, Inc. v. Rysher Entertainment (2012)
  California Court of Appeal reduces judgment in favor of actor Don Johnson from $53.2 million to $15 million.

• Bison Builders Inc. v. ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation (2012)
  California Court of Appeal holds that elevator company is not required to indemnify general contractor for construction accident.

• Howard Entertainment, Inc. v. Kudrow (2012)
  California Court of Appeal reverses summary judgment in favor of actress in contract dispute over withheld agent commissions.

• Finley v. Club One, Inc. (2012)
  Court of Appeal holds health club member’s personal injury lawsuit is barred by liability waiver in membership agreement.

• Garcia v. ConMed Corporation (2012)
  California Court of Appeal affirms judgment in favor of medical device manufacturer in products liability action.

• Wang v. Heck (2012)
  California Court of Appeal holds doctor not liable for recommending that the DMV reinstate the license of an epileptic patient.

• O'Neil v. Crane Co. (2012)
  California Supreme Court holds that product manufacturers cannot be liable for injuries caused by replacement parts.

• Gonzalez v. Southern California Gas Company (2011)
  California Court of Appeal reverses judgment in wrongful death/premises liability case based on absence of legal duty.

• Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority v. Alameda Produce Market LLC (2011)
  California Supreme Court unanimously reverses Court of Appeal opinion in eminent domain dispute.

• Burlington Coat Factory v. Bella Terra Associates (2011)
  California Court of Appeal upholds landlord’s interpretation of novel lease provision.

• Seabright Insurance Company v. US Airways, Inc. (2011)
  California Supreme Court limits recovery by contractors’ employees for injuries arising from alleged violations of Cal-OSHA regulations.

• Barrese v. Murray (2011)
  California Court of Appeal reverses jury verdict and remands for reconsideration of motion for new trial.
  

• State Farm General Insurance Co. v. Frake (2011)
  California Court of Appeal holds insured’s deliberate act is not an ‘accident,’ and thus does not trigger liability insurer’s duty to defend, even if resulting injury was unintentional.

• Behnke v. State Farm General Insurance Co. (2011)
  California Court of Appeal affirms pre-trial dismissal of policyholder's claims for breach of contract, misrepresentation, and bad faith in dispute over Cumis fees.

• Cuviello v. City of Oakland (2011)
  Ninth Circuit affirms injunction, finding that restrictions on protests at Oracle Arena are consistent with the First Amendment.

• Heston v. Taser (2011)
  Ninth Circuit affirms district court’s reduction of damages award and orders further reduction, leaving defendant responsible for only $150,000 of original $7.6 million award.

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