So, imagine that you hear the fax machine at your home or office ring and begin whirling into action. You run to the machine, hoping to hear good news–you won the lottery; a new client is sending you new business; or your name was drawn for that trip to Hawaii you entered at the shopping […]
California’s Supreme Court recently threw the business community, and their insurers, a curve-ball. In particular, the court determined that the indemnity provisions of a contract obligated the indemnitor to begin paying the defense costs of the indemnitee at the outset of a lawsuit, prior to the time that it could be determined whether or not […]
By: Scott L. Hengesbach Despite a continuing national trend of decreasing numbers of case filings, civil litigation for corporate defendants continues to be a strain on resources in particular states, according to comprehensive reports issued by two leading tort reform groups. Both California and Nevada have been singled out by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute […]
In Delfino v. Agilent Technologies, Inc., (2006) 145 Cal.App.4th 790, defendant Agilent’s employee sent threatening emails to others, using his computer at work. One recipient sued both the employee and Agilent, which had only learned of its employee’s conduct when notified by the FBI as part of its investigation. Agilent’s own subsequent investigation resulted in the employee’s […]
The San Francisco “Paid Leave Ordinance” (Chapter 12W of SF Administrative Code, adopted as Proposition “F”), went into effect February 5, 2007. The ordinance is being closely watched by business groups, employee rights activists, and government and private practice lawyers because San Francisco fashions itself as a legal trendsetter on issues of employee benefits law. […]
By: Edmund G. Farrell, III The US Supreme Court recently approved new amendments to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 16, 26, 33, 34, 45 and revisions to Form 35, all of which concern the discovery of electronically stored information (e-discovery). How, when, to what extent, with what protections and liability information stored on computers is to […]
Lift and Access Magazine Death, taxes, and litigation have become certainties in the modern business world, yet a surprising number of otherwise successful enterprises are unprepared and ill-equipped to handle the uncertainties of litigation. Every day, foolish verdicts and outrageous dollar awards are reported in the media, while successfully defended lawsuits and trials resulting in […]
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The San Bernardino Superior Court granted summary judgment in a suit filed against a hospital and doctors. The case was handled by Michael B. Lawler, Nancy N. Potter and Mary C. Trinh. An elderly man with many medical conditions was admitted to Rancho Specialty Hospital. Murchison & Cumming’s client was his attending physician. After about two weeks […]
The Los Angeles Superior Court granted dismissal with prejudice in a pro per case handled by Lisa D. Angelo. The case arose from an alleged theft of property from a medical waiting room at a local “free clinic” hospital. The plaintiff alleged the hospital failed to have proper surveillance and working video cameras on the day […]
A jury reached a favorable defense verdict in an eight-day trial for alleged real property damage in a case handled by Nanette G. Reed with Katherine A. Winder assisting on law and motion. The plaintiff first asked the jury to award $1,319 million. By closing, the amount was reduced to $965,000, yet the plaintiff only received a $3,500 verdict […]
Michael J. Nunez and Bryan J. Ure received a favorable defense award in a Nevada personal injury action. The plaintiff litigated and sought damages against the defendant, alleging spinal trauma incurred as a result of a collision caused by the defendant’s negligence. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant swerved into the side of his vehicle while executing a […]
On an issue of first impression before the Nevada court, Bryan J. Ure successfully argued a motion asserting that conclusive liability cannot be premised on an Alford plea where the underlying facts are not admitted, even though a conviction results. The criminal court prosecuted the defendant for sexual assault and battery. The defendant had entered an Alford […]
Bryan J. Ure gained complete dismissal of a refrigeration and freezer unit manufacturer in a subrogation lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed by the plaintiff’s insurance company. The insurance company alleged that a unit manufactured by the refrigeration company and installed in the plaintiff’s home contained a defective ice maker, water line and water valve which resulted […]
Michael J. Nunez and Bradley T. Wibicki won a defense verdict for a Las Vegas bar in a binding arbitration in a personal injury case. The plaintiff was dancing on top of a speaker at her work place while she was off-duty, when she fell from it. The plaintiff contended that she decided to dance on the speaker […]
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Murchison & Cumming Welcomes Associate to Los Angeles Office
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesMurchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce Stephanie S. Poli has joined the Los Angeles office as Associate. Her experience includes handling various personal injury, breach of contract, bad faith, and class action matters. Stephanie graduated with a B.A. in psychology and a minor in business administration magna cum laude from the University of […]
Murchison & Cumming Welcomes Associate to Los Angeles Office
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesMurchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce Clarence E. Ellington III has joined the Los Angeles office as an Associate. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from UCLA and earned his J.D. at Howard University School of Law. Prior to his legal studies, Clarence spent six years developing his skills in a real-world […]
Murchison & Cumming Welcomes Senior Associate to Irvine Office
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesMurchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce Richard A. McFarlane has joined the Irvine office as a Senior Associate, focusing his practice on general liability matters. He is a seasoned legal professional with more than 20 years of experience in business law and civil litigation in State and Federal Courts. Richard received his bachelor’s […]
Murchison & Cumming Names Two New Partners and Associate Partners
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesMurchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce that Matthew Voss has been elevated to Partner and Celim Huezo and Peter Martin have been elevated to Associate Partner. Matthew E. Voss is based in the Los Angeles office focusing his practice on Law & Motion and Appellate work. Matthew has applied to the California State Bar […]
Murchison & Cumming Welcomes Senior Associate to Los Angeles Office
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesMurchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce that Mirth White has joined the Los Angeles office as a Senior Associate, focusing her practice on professional and general liability matters. She has more than 25 years of litigation and transactional experience with a diverse background in personal injury litigation, finance law, civil rights, and insurance […]
Murchison & Cumming Welcomes Associate Partner to Los Angeles Office
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesMurchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce Richard C. Hatem has joined the Los Angeles office as an Associate Partner, focusing his practice on construction defect matters. With more than 20 years of experience, he has represented general contractors as well as numerous construction trades and material suppliers. Richard has also handled premises liability, […]
Murchison & Cumming, LLP Named to U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2022 List
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesMurchison & Cumming has received a Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking in San Francisco for Insurance Law and Metropolitan Tier 2 rankings in Los Angeles for Appellate Practice, San Diego for Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, and Las Vegas for Commercial Litigation in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list for 2022. “Best […]