Entries by murchisonlaw

Motion of Summary Judgement Granted in Slip and Fall Case

A motion for summary judgment was granted in the Los Angeles Superior Court in a premises liability case. Lisa D. Angelo, Gregory G. Brezovec, and Scott J. Loeding of Murchison & Cumming, LLP represented defendant. This case involved a customer slipping and falling upon liquid that was believed to have come from a cup that […]

Granting of Motion for Summary Judgment Affirmed in Wrongful Death Case

A motion for summary judgment granted in favor of Hollywood producer Joel Silver in a wrongful death case was affirmed by the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District. Corine Zygelman and Matthew E. Voss of Murchison & Cumming, LLP represented the defendant. This case involved allegations of liability for wrongful death against Hollywood producer, Joel […]

Trial Victory in Product Liability Case

After six years of litigation and a week in trial, a dismissal with prejudice was entered for defendant Louisville Ladder Company (Louisville) due to impeachment evidence against Plaintiff Richard Skinner (Skinner). Friedrich W. Seitz and Kelsey L. Maxwell represented the defendant. The case began in Federal Court on May 6, 2016, when the plaintiff sued […]

Motion of Summary Judgement Granted in Slip and Fall Case

A motion for summary judgment was granted by Federal Court Judge Dolly Gee in favor of a store owner in a premises liability case. Lisa D. Angelo and Scott J. Loeding of Murchison & Cumming, LLP represented the defendant. The case concerned a slip and fall over alleged water that had been spilled on the […]

Empathy and Awareness Are Keys to Diversity and Inclusion

By: Michael J. Nunez Communiqué View Link The inaugural luncheon of the Clark County Diversity & Inclusion Committee for Equity (“DICE”) occurred on Thursday, October 21 at the Golden Nugget. This was a live event, with streaming participants by Zoom, which made for a festive occasion with many participants able to reconnect with old friends. […]

A Decedent’s Personal Representative or Successor In Interest Can Now Recover the Decedent’s Pain and Suffering in a Survival Action

On October 1, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom approved an amendment to § 377.34 of the Code of Civil Procedure, which authorizes a decedent’s personal representative or successor in interest to recover damages for a decedent’s pain, suffering, or disfigurement in an action or proceeding on the decedent’s cause of action. Before this amendment, § 377.34 […]

Lisa Angelo’s Article Featured in PLDF Quarterly

By: Lisa D. Angelo PLDF Quarterly View Link It was the end of October 2020. Courts had been shut down since March due to the nationwide COVID-19 pandemic. Los Angeles County was allowing some in-person hearings but only preference trials were being considered for a jury— if they had previously been demanded, and if enough […]

USLAW NETWORK Worldwide Virtual Retreat – Home Field Advantage Virtual Presentations

M&C attorneys participated in USLAW NETWORK’S Home Field Advantage Virtual Presentations share insights and boots-on-the-ground knowledge regarding the latest legal happenings impacting labor and employment in each state and in select global markets. In each brief video clip, we shared specifics from their jurisdiction, inform on the latest state legal decisions, and outline what the […]

Insurance Masters Series: Claims Made Policies

This session targets both adjusters and insureds in understanding everyone’s respective rights and obligations under Claims Made policies. We will focus on common issues with E&O and D&O policies under California law including: (1) What type of information or complaint about an alleged error or event constitutes a “Claim”? (2) When must you disclose a […]