Results

We pride ourselves in producing good results for our clients. Below are selected examples of our clients’ recent victories on appeal.

Soulliere v. Suzuki (2026)

California Court of Appeal reverses $41 million judgment in product liability case against motorcycle manufacturer due to evidentiary error and insufficient evidence of financial condition to support punitive damages.

Ebinu v. UC Regents (2026)

California Court of Appeal affirms summary judgment for The Regents of the University of California in a defamation action, holding that the common interest privilege applied and that the plaintiff failed to show actual malice to overcome the privilege.

Meehan v. Aguirre (2026)

California Court of Appeal issues published opinion affirming an order granting defense motion to tax costs in personal injury action.

Arches v. Lee (2026)

California Court of Appeal affirms defense judgment in personal injury action.

Regents v. Murphy (2026)

California Court of Appeal orders $12 million remittitur of whistleblower damages award against the Regents of the University of California, reducing the jury's $20 million past noneconomic damages award to $8 million.

Concerned Jewish Parents & Teachers of Los Angeles v. Liberated Ethnic Studies Curriculum Consortium, LAUSD, United Teachers LA, et al. (2026)

Ninth Circuit reverses trial court’s dismissal with prejudice of clients’ complaint and vacates anti-SLAPP fee order.

Town of Apple Valley v. Liberty Utilities (Apple Valley Ranchos Water) (2026)

California Supreme Court reverses Court of Appeal, ruling utilities are entitled to full bench trials on the questions of public necessity and “more necessary public use” in eminent domain actions targeting utility property.

Small v. Loskamp (2026)

Superior Court grants judgment notwithstanding the verdict, vacating a $1.2 million judgment in a premises liability case brought by a tenant against property owners.

International Patients Network v. Truck Insurance Exchange (2026)

California Court of Appeal affirms summary judgment for insurer in breach of contract and insurance bad faith case.

Santana v. FCA (2026)

California Court of Appeal rules for automaker on lemon law damages issues.

Brothers v. Heritage Logistics II (2026)

California Court of Appeal grants writ petition and reinstates dismissed cross-claims for apportionment/indemnity

Paulo v. Williams (2026)

Ninth Circuit reverses dismissal of civil rights lawsuit and reinstates constitutional claims asserted by Horvitz & Levy pro bono client

Taswell v. UC Regents (2026)

Court of Appeal affirms defense judgment in whistleblower retaliation case brought by former UC Irvine employee.

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