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DiCola v. White Brothers Performance Products, Inc.

Thomas DiCola and his wife, Janice, rode a motorcycle that Thomas himself built. While they were riding, the side stand failed to retract which caused an accident. As a result, DiCola was killed and his wife was injured.

Genlyte Group, LLC v. Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board

A dispute arose over whether Zavala was entitled to permanent disability payments under the new schedule, which took effect in 2005, or under the old schedule.

United Steelworkers of America v. Retirement Income Plan for Hourly-Rated Employees of ASARCO, Inc.

ASARCO, Inc., laid off some employees as part of a plan for a permanent shutdown for purposes of calculating pension benefits.

Sumpter v. Matteson

Richard Matteson was involved in an accident where he struck several vehicles in an intersection as he ran and ignored a red light.

Saffon v. Wells Fargo & Company Long Term Disability Plan

Graciela Saffon worked for Wells Fargo Bank and suffered from degeneration of the cervical spine for a long period of time. Repeated MRI scans and X-rays confirmed her condition.

Blanco v. Baxter Healthcare Corporation

Claudia Blanco's husband and son filed a lawsuit against Baxter Healthcare Corporation based on theories of negligence, strict liability, breach of implied and express warranty.

McGarry v. Sax

McGarry caught a tossed skateboard, but failed to get hold of it as the crowd around him pushed, shoved, and trampled him, causing him to be injured.

Fichman v. Media Center

Fred Fichman was the executive director of Media Center from July 8, 2002 until he was terminated from the position on December 1, 2003.

Booth v. Santa Barbara Biplanes, LLC

Blue and Cassey Booth (father and daughter) went for an aerial sightseeing tour provided by Santa Barbara Biplanes, LLC (SBB).

Stoneridge Investment Partners, LLC v. Scientific-Atlanta, Inc

The controversial lawsuit arose when cable television company Charter Communications reportedly paid inflated prices to two suppliers so that those companies could boost their advertising payments to Charter accordingly.

Weber v. Department of Veterans Affairs

A summary review board reviewed Weber’s appointment and found that Weber exhibited a pattern of behavior that warranted separation.

De Bruyn v. Superior Court

De Bruyn sued Farmers, among other things, for committed acts of unfair competition by relying on the “absolute” mold exclusion contained in its policy because the exclusion violated Insurance Code §530 and was therefore illegal.

CDF Firefighters v. Maldonado

Richard A. Maldonado and Michael S. Pittman are both firefighter members of CDFF. Maldonado was the CDFF Region IV Director and served as Region IV’s representative on the State Board.

Ali v. Federal Bureau of Prisons

Abdus-Shahid M. S. Ali was a federal prisoner at the United States Penitentiary in Atlanta, Georgia, from 2001 to 2003.

Hammond v. County of Los Angeles

In early 2002, Hammond was removed from the classroom shortly after Betty Brennan, a new supervisor, was assigned to her unit.

Ovando v. County of Los Angeles

The officers handcuffed and shot Ovando, who was unarmed, causing him serious injuries. The officers also planted a weapon at the scene.

Gilmer v. Ellington

The case stemmed from a traffic accident between Kyseme Ellington, a car driver, and Daniel Gilmer, a motorcycle rider. Unfortunately, the accident also involved another motorist, Rebecca Cherry.

Verga v. Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board

Rosemary Verga had just begun work as a supervisor in the human resources department of United Airlines when she encountered problems at the office right away.

Ross v. Ragingwire Telecommunications, Inc.

During his stint in the military, Gary Ross suffered back injuries which qualified him as a disabled, pursuant to the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

United Coastal Insurance Company v. Bechtel Hanford, Inc.

The issue of the case started from a breach of contract dispute between Bechtel Hanford, Inc. and P.W. Stephens Contractors, Inc. (PWS) in an environmental project contracted by the Department of Energy.

Stellar v. State Farm General Insurance Company

Richard and Nuala Stellar sued Richard’s brother Phillip for defamation and other causes of action among these, that Philip had allegedly molested the couple’s eight-year old son, Miles.

Quihuis v. City of Los Angeles

On November 18, 2003, Robert Quihuis, a police officer with the City of Los Angeles, found an unmarked police car parked in front of his garage when he returned home.

Ahmadi-Kashani v. The Regents of the University of California

Masteneh Ahmadi-Kashani worked as a research assistant in the cardiology department of the University of California. She was employed from April 1997 to February 2004.

Bayer-Bel v. Litovsky

Sixteen-year old Anna Litovsky and her friend Liana cut class and met up with Anthony Mosley and Eugene Green. The four teenagers went to a party “in the hills”.

Schachter v. Citigroup, Inc.

On December 21, 1994, Schachter and others decided to participate in the company's incentive compensation plan called the Capital Accumulation Plan.

Frastaci v. Vapor Corporation

At some point, Frastaci was diagnosed to be ill with mesothelioma, a cancer of the outer lung lining caused by asbestos.

Cornhusker Casualty Insurance Company v. Samples

Washington landscaper Rockeries, Inc. had its automobiles insured under a liability policy issued by Cornhusker Casualty Insurance Company of Nebraska. Rockeries failed to pay its quarterly premium

Zenith Insurance Co. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board

Gilberto Capi injured his lower back while working as a book binder for International Coil Bindery. The company workers' compensation claims was then insured by Zenith Insurance Company.

Doe v. Salesian Society

The issue on the case stemmed from a sexual abuse complaint filed in 2003 by Gil ‘Doe’ and Richard ‘Doe’ against Richard Presenti, a priest belonging to Salesian Society, a religious order of the Roman Catholic Church.

Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. v. Gaddy

The issue arose from the injunction filed by an insurance brokerage against a shareholder who violated a non-solicitation agreement.

Bullock v. Philip Morris USA

The issue of the case arose from a damage claim filed by Betty Bullock against giant cigarette manufacturer Philip Morris USA. Bullock, through lawyer Michael Piuze, sued the company for fraud, negligence and product liability.

Estate of Tucker v. Interscope Records, Inc.

Cynthia DeLores Tucker was civil right activist. As she became alarmed with the increasing popularity of “gangsta rap” music, she enlisted the support of several entertainers to limit the sale and distribution of gangsta rap especially to young people.

Vasquez v. Happy Valley Union School District

Plaintiff Patricia Vasquez began working as a substitute teacher for Happy Valley Union School District (Happy Valley) on October 8, 2003. Since then, she had been teaching a reading class for two and half hours per day.

LaRue v. DeWolff, Boberg & Associates, Inc.

Plaintiff James LaRue has participated in this 401(k) plan since 1993. He contended that in 2001 and 2002, he instructed DeWolff to make changes in his account but said changes were never carried out.

Service Employees International Union, Local 250 v. Colcord

While still working for Local 250, defendants secretly plan a decertification campaign against the former. They formed a new union naming it National Emergency Medical Services Association (NEMSA).

Henry v. Superior Court (Reinink)

Reinink had a trip and fall accident caused by an unmarked, unlit concrete step along the walkway between the pool and an access gate at the south end of the property.

Michael Harrington v. Payroll Entertainment Services, Inc.

The real dispute in this case was between a payroll company and a one day employee of a movie production company who was not paid $44 in overtime and whose pay stub was technically deficient.

City of San Jose v. Operating Engineers Local No. 3

During negotiations in 2006, the City of San Jose and the Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 (union) failed to reach a new memorandum of agreement.

Holdgrafer v. Unocal

The issue of the case stemmed from multiple claims filed by spouses Garry and Evelyn Holdgrafer (Holdgrafers) against Unocal Corporation, an oil company.

Bradford Hicks v. KNTV Television, Inc., et al

Hicks was not retained because his performance abilities were “not consistent with KNTV’s expectations for a major network evening news anchor in the fifth-ranked market of the nation.

Terry D. Buller v. Sutter Health et al

Buller’s complaint purports to represent a class of consumers who have private medical insurance and who have received a bill for medical services from respondents beginning on February 1, 2003.

Leslie Padilla v. Ismael Ruano Rodas et. al.

In a case of first impression, Los Angeles' 2nd District Court of Appeal refused to make homeowners liable for accidents when mothers or fathers are on site.

California Faculty Association v. Public Employment Relations Board

CFA has complained to the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) for unfair labor practice against CSU when the latter excluded its members from parking in newly-built parking structures...

Sybersound Records, Inc. v. UAV Corporation

Sybersound and the Corporation defendants are competitors that produce and sell karaoke records. They primarily sell to a group of distributors and retailers that resell these records to the public.

Federal Express Corporation v. Paul Holowecki, et. al.

Federal Express Corporation, a provider of mail pick-up and delivery services to customers worldwide. Respondents are 14 current and former FedEx couriers over the age 40.

Heide Betz v. Trainer Wortham & Company, Inc. et al

After her balance with Trainer Wortham had declined further, Betz filed her complaint on July 11, 2003.

Cohen v. Five Brooks Stable

Appellant Susan Cohen and several friends went horseback riding on horses rented from respondent Five Brooks Table. During the course of the trip, appellant fell from her horse and was injured.

Richard B. Luke v. Collotype Labels USA, Inc.,

On September 6, 2005, Collotype suspended Luke for three days based on the allegation that Luke was not honest about having his position covered during a planned absence.

Richard Grosset v. Eric P. Wenaas, et al

In September of 2001, Richard Grosset initiated a derivative suit in behalf of JNI, based on six securities fraud class actions in federal courts against nine of JNI’s officers and directors.

Certain Underwriter at Lloyds, London v. Inlet Fisheries Incorporated

After an investigation was conducted, Lloyd’s have learned that Inlet had made a material misrepresentation in its application for insurance coverage under the policy.

Miller v. Collectors Universe, Inc.

Plaintiff Miller, defendant Collector Universe’s former employee, sued defendant for the illegal use of his name. Plaintiff defendant sued damages $750 or a total of $10,545,000.

McClain v. Octagon Plaza, LLC

McLain as lessee sued her defendant landlord Octagon Plaza, LLC for misrepresentation after discovering that she had been overpaying rent and common expenses.

Johnson v. Riverside Healthcare System, LP

When Johnson failed to pay his membership fees, his privileges were revoked. Eventually, he was terminated. When he asked for reinstatement, he was informed that he could only do so if he would apply as a new applicant

Farm Raised Salmon Cases

Plaintiffs filed a class and representative suit against several grocery stores for selling artificially colored farmed salmon without disclosing to their customers the use of color additives.

American Casualty Co. of Reading, Pa. v. Miller

Michael Miller owns and operates the Stripper Herk, a furniture stripping business. During operations, the business produces wastewater and releases it into the public sewer.

Oberson v. United States Department of Agriculture

Brian Musselman was injured in a snowmobile accident at Yellowstone National Park’s Big Sky Trail in Montana. Lori Oberson, his legal guardian, and others brought suit against the United States under the Federal Tort Claims Act.

Avivi v. Centro Medico Urgente Medical Center

Nurit Avivi was a visiting tourist from Israel when she fell and injured her arm in Southern California. She sought treatment for her injuries from the Centro Medico Urgente Medical Center

Burks v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.

The issue of the case stemmed from a lawsuit filed by Bernard Burks against Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (Kaiser) “the egregious treatment received while suffering from a renal failure and awaiting a kidney transplant.”

International Brotherhood of Teamsters v. North American Airlines

North American Airlines (NAA) employs approximately 600 employees, including approximately 120 pilots. NAA issued a memorandum informing its employees that it has developed a pilot scheduling guidelines aimed at cost saving.

Villanueva v. City of Colton

Daniel Villanueva had worked for the City of Colton’s refuse operation from 1989 to 1996. In June 1996, he was laid off then rehired the following month as a probationary operator-in-training in the Wastewater Division.

Buell-Wilson v. Ford Motor Company

Benetta Buell-Wilson was involved in a rollover accident while driving her Ford Explorer on an interstate highway which caused severe injuries and left Wilson a paraplegic.

James River Insurance Company v. Hebert Schenk, P.C.

Jack Hebert was an attorney from the law firm Hebert Schenk. He was retained by David Nolan and Cherry Nolan in November of 2001 to represent them...

Kawamura v. Organic Pastures Dairy

When OPDC began operating its processing plant, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (the department) now required the former to participate in the pool pricing system as a handler and pay pool obligations, fees, and assessments

Surrell v. California Water Service Co.

Surrell began employment as a customer-service representative at CW’s Stockton District in January 1997. At all times during her employment with CW, she was a member of the Utility Workers Union of American AFL-CIO (union).

New Hampshire Ins. Co. v. C'Est Moi Inc.

With the purchase, Lawrence O’Rourke acquired a yacht owned by C'Est Moi, which yacht subsequently insured by O’Rourke through Washington Insurance Co.

Wedemeyer v. Safeco Insurance Company of America

Lowell R. Wedemeyer’s car was insured by Safeco Insurance Company of America, which policy included uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in the amount of $500,000 per person and $500,000 per accident.

Manzarek v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Company

This instant suit on insurance coverage and bad faith arose out of two law suits filed in California State by John Densmore, who is the former drummer for The Doors; and the parents of Jim Morrison, who is the former vocalist of the band.

Qualcomm, Incorporated v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London

Qualcomm, Incorporated had entered into an insurance contract with liability insurers National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburg (National) and Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London.

Trustees of the Southern California IBEW-NECA Pension Trust fund v. Flores

The Trustees of the Southern California IBEW-NECA Pension Trust fund filed an action to collect delinquent trust fund contributions from employer Herman Flores.

Flores v. Autozone West, Inc.

Flores told Gomez that he should not have come into work if he did not want to work. Gomez, who was holding a metal pipe in his hand, struck Flores on the head with the pipe.

Progressive Casualty Insurance v. Owen

Progressive filed an action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana for a declaratory judgment contending that Arlene was not covered under OT’s policy.

Garcia v. Paramount Citrus Association, Inc.

In a negligence action file by Garcia against Paramount, he contended that the accident would not have occurred if Paramount had maintained warning signs on its private ranch road.

Garza v. Asbestos Corporation, Ltd.

On January 26, 2005, Joseph and Mary Garza filed their complaint for personal injury and loss of consortium against Asbestos Corporation, Limited, (“ACL”)

Keener v. Jeld-Wen, Inc.

The court reversed the trial court’s judgment with directions to implement the existing special verdict as to certain questions, while allowing further appropriate proceedings...

Metters v. Ralphs Grocery Company

The court noted that the close of the second page was notice of the availability of voluntary mediation and of dispute-resolution only through binding arbitration...

Weber v Department of Veterans Order Affairs

Dr. Weber filed a complaint in the district court for the District of Montana, seeking judicial review of the board's recommendation to separate him.

Lyons v. Fire Insurance Exchange

The case stemmed from a complaint of sexual attack and false imprisonment made by Stacey Roy against Stephen Lyons. Stacey Roy is a client of the Fire Insurance Exchange.

Prince v. Sutter Health Central

Plaintiffs are the widow and daughters of the deceased James Prince. The latter killed himself after his release from Sutter Health Central (Sutter). Due to such tragedy, plaintiffs sued two sets of defendants for improperly releasing James.

Diaz v. Eagle Produce Limited Partnership

Plaintiffs filed an action in district court seeking declaratory relief and damages contending that their terminations are in violations of ADEA

Lonicki v. Sutter Health Central

In her suit, Lonicki maintained that Sutter Health Central violated the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) by denying her request for medical leave.

Miller v. American Greetings Corporation

American Greetings Corporation moved for summary judgment arguing that the Miller couple had no evidence that Magdaleno was acting within the course and scope of his employment when he injured Miller.

Great Western Drywall, Inc. v. Interstate Fire & Casualty Company

In a suit against Interstate, Western filed a first amended complaint including causes of action for breach of contractual duties to defend and indemnify and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.

SDV/ACCI, Inc. v. AT&T Corporation

Believing that they have been defamed, Plaintiffs SDV/ACCI, Mr. and Ms. Metz brought this action against AT&T and one of its employees, Margaret Roman.

Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers v. Molasky-Arman

The issue stemmed from a complaint filed by Rebecca Restrepo against the Nevada Insurance Commissioner, for alleged violation of the privilege and immunities and protection clauses of the Constitution.

Block v. Orange County Employee’s Retirement System

Complications on this case arose in the manner of interpretation of the term “disability allowance” as used in Government Code section 31838.5, part of the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937, Government Code, Section 31450 et seq.

Brown v. City of Los Angeles

Plaintiffs Darryl Brown and Martin Whitfield sustained injuries in the line of duty as officers of the City of Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). They both applied for benefits under LAPD’s disability retirement pension.

Martinelli v. International House USA

The trial court sustained defendants’ demurrers to the causes of action for infliction of emotional distress and invasion of privacy without leave to amend based on the “single publication rule”.

Warner Brothers International Television Distribution v. Golden Channels & Co.

Warner terminated the contract. It drew down the entire $5,000,000 on the letter of credit and sued Golden to collect money claimed on top of the $5,000,000.

Mays v. City of Los Angeles

Plaintiff Sergeant Jon Mays received a written form entitled “Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action” from his employer, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

Harvey v. Sybase, Inc.

Harvey filed an action under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) asserting that Sybase, acting through White-Ivy, violated FEHA by terminating her based on either race or gender.

Great West Contractors, Inc. v. WSS Industrial Construction, Inc.

WSS sued general contractor Great West Contractors, Inc., and its surety to recover for work it performed under a subcontract with Great West.

Woods v. Union Pacific Railroad Company

Woods alleged that Union Pacific “provided an unsafe workplace and engaged in unsafe and negligent practices contrary to its obligations under the FELA

Everett v. State Farm General Insurance Company

On March 25, 2005, Everett initiated an action against State Farm General Insurance Company and its agent, Desiree Sarnowski in the Superior Court of San Bernardino County

Kaplan v. Mamelak

On September 17, 2003 or one year and six days after the September 11 conversation, Kaplan served his notice of his intent to sue Mamelak for medical malpractice.

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