Results

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

Hughes v. Libeu (2025)

California Court of Appeal affirms jury verdict finding defendant was not negligent in a vehicular accident case, rejecting plaintiff’s contention of jury misconduct.

Sandoval v. Pali Institute (2025)

California Court of Appeal holds that discussing gender inclusivity and pronoun usage in an educational setting is protected free speech that cannot support tort liability.

White v. Rockport Administrative Services, LLC (2025)

California Court of Appeal affirms JNOV and nonsuit in a wrongful termination action against a nursing facility, eliminating a $1.2 million jury verdict.

Fonseca v. Walmart (2025)

California superior court grants judgment notwithstanding the verdict and eliminates a $34 million damages award in an employment defamation case.

Estate of Rodriguez v. City of Long Beach (2025)

California Court of Appeal reverses $12.2 million jury verdict in wrongful death case against municipality and police officer due to trial court’s erroneous rejection of negligence per se instruction.

Zenith Insurance v. WCAB (Hernandez) (2025)

California Court of Appeal reverses Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board and holds that injury sustained by employee in vanpool on commute home is not compensable under the going and coming rule.

Padron v. Osoy (2025)

California Court of Appeal issues published opinion affirming summary judgment for homeowner in lawsuit brought by injured worker.

Shorter v. Baca (III) (2025)

Horvitz & Levy, as court-appointed amicus counsel, files successful pro bono brief in support of a former pretrial detainee.

Abbassi v. UC Regents (2025)

California Court of Appeal affirms summary judgment for The UC Regents in litigation alleging discrimination and harassment.

Drost v. Sheridan (2025)

California Court of Appeal affirms application of MICRA to reduce damages award against chiropractor from $29.5 million to $250,000.

Ward v. Billinglsey (2025)

California Court of Appeal affirms defense judgment after plaintiff claims discrimination in jury selection.

Charlie L. v. Kangavari (2025)

California Court of Appeal publishes opinion holding that a statute providing procedural safeguards for ER surgeons against medical malpractice claims also protects other physicians who consult remotely with the ER department.

Navarro v. Cervera (2025)

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