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.

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.

Paulo v. Williams (2026)

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

Montez v. Perez (2026)

California Court of Appeal reverses $6.36 million economic damages award in personal injury case due to prejudicial evidentiary error.

Cohen v. Chandra Hospitality (2026)

California Court of Appeal affirms summary judgment for H&L client in a premises liability action based on an open and obvious condition.

Bowman v. Tesla (2026)

Ninth Circuit affirms summary judgment for automobile manufacturer in breach-of-warranty case.

Doe v. Walmart (2026)

California Court of Appeal affirms judgment for Walmart in sexual harassment and retaliation case involving alleged distribution of employee’s explicit photographs

Salhotra v. Simpson Strong-Tie (2026)

Ninth Circuit affirms judgment on the pleadings based on lack of Article III standing for mere risk of future harm.

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