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Unanimous Defense Verdict Awarded in Million Dollar Construction Zone Case
/in ResultsM&C’s Las Vegas office had cause to celebrate when–in less than three hours–a jury returned a unanimous defense verdict in favor of its client, Advanced Traffic Safety (“ATS”). During the nine-day trial, co-tried by Michael J. Nunez and Robert H. Panman, the jury was asked to award over $1.7 million dollars in damages for plaintiff’s alleged brain injury […]
Complex Medical Malpractice Matter Thrown Out of Court
/in ResultsGuy R. Gruppie and Gina E. Och recently won summary judgment for their physician client in a complex matter where plaintiffs alleged medical malpractice and a variety of claims, including fraud and Unfair Competition Law (“UCL”) claims. Plaintiffs were a young married couple. One day, the husband experienced severe pain in one of his testicles. He deferred seeking […]
Summary Judgment Granted in Landslide Case
/in ResultsRobert H. Panman and Adrian J. Barrio recently won a summary judgment motion on behalf of their client, Mountains Restoration Trust (“MRT”). The case arose out of a 2005 Malibu landslide. After heavy rains, a good portion of the hillside behind co-defendant’s property slid down into the bottom of the ravine through, and onto, property owned by MRT, […]
M&C Obtains Dismissal of Potential Billion Dollar Class Action Lawsuit
/in ResultsJefferson S. Smith and Scott J. Loeding successfully achieved the dismissal of a class action lawsuit brought against several replacement window manufacturers when the trial court granted their Demurrer, without leave to amend, based upon the economic loss rule. M&C represented one of three defendants involved in the manufacturing and marketing of vinyl replacement windows, installed in millions […]
Cement Company Victorious in Major Personal Injury Action
/in ResultsMitsubishi Cement Corporation was successfully defended in a major personal injury action filed on behalf of a truck driver who was seriously injured in a tractor trailer accident by Guy R. Gruppie, Corine Zygelman and Adrian J. Barrio. Judge Joseph E. DiLoreto, of the South District of the Los Angeles Superior Court, granted Mitsubishi Cement’s summary judgment motion, finding […]
Court of Appeal Affirms Homeowners Association Board Rights in Published Decision
/in ResultsKenneth H. Moreno and Scott J. Loeding successfully defended a homeowners association (“HOA”) in a case involving the HOA Board’s decision to permit homeowners to utilize common area attic space for storage. After obtaining summary judgment at the Trial Court level, Murchison & Cumming prevailed on appeal in the published decision in Havery v. The Landing Homeowners Association […]
Racquetball Case Bounced Out of Court
/in ResultsPlaintiff was injured while playing racquetball on a court at the Lake Arrowhead Resort. Plaintiff claimed that he slipped and fell on a slippery substance causing him to lose his balance and strike his head against the back wall of the court. As a result of the incident, plaintiff alleged brain damage, including a loss […]
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Six from Murchison & Cumming Honored by San Diego Magazine
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesSan Diego Magazine View Link Murchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce that six of its attorneys have been recognized as 2017 Top Lawyers in San Diego by San Diego Magazine. Senior Partner Kenneth H. Moreno and Of Counsel Joseph Fox are listed in the field of Business & Real Estate Transactions, Partner Jefferson S. Smith in the field of Business Litigation, […]
Murchison & Cumming Partners Claim Two Trial Victories in One Week
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesMurchison & Cumming partners Mary C. Trinh and Lisa D. Angelo capped a winning week for their clients and the firm by obtaining dismissals in two fiercely contested Los Angeles Superior Court cases, on the first day of trial! In an alleged escalator accident matter, Ms. Trinh’s client obtained a Non-Suit, ending a personal injury case that had been […]
Murchison & Cumming’s Jean M. Lawler Retires as Senior Partner of the Firm
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesDan L. Longo, Managing Partner of Murchison & Cumming, LLP has announced that, after more than 31 years at Murchison & Cumming, former Managing Partner Jean M. Lawler has retired as a Senior Partner of the firm and transitioned to Senior Counsel status. As she moves into the next phase of her legal career, Ms. […]
Five from Murchison & Cumming Honored in Southern California Super Lawyers Edition
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesMurchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce five attorneys from the firm’s Los Angeles and Orange County offices have been recognized in the 2017 Southern California Super Lawyers Edition. The honorees include Managing Partner Dan L. Longo, Senior Partners Guy R. Gruppie, William D. Naeve, and Friedrich W. Seitz, and Senior Counsel Jean M. Lawler. Mr. Longo was […]
Kasey C. Townsend Nominated to Association of Defense Counsel Board of Directors
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesSan Francisco Partner-in-Charge Kasey C. Townsend has been nominated to a two year term on the Board of Directors of the Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada. Ms. Townsend handles general litigation including construction defect and injury, employment law, premises and auto liability, and habitability. She has extensive experience in all phases of litigation […]
Murchison & Cumming Names Four New Partners and One New Associate Partner
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesMurchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce Todd A. Chamberlain, Steven J. McEvoy, Mary C. Trinh, and Bryan J. Ure have been named Partners and James N. Kahn an Associate Partner. “We are very happy to welcome Mary, Steven, Todd and Bryan as Partners in the firm and James as an Associate Partner,” said Managing Partner Dan L. Longo. “We look forward […]
Michael J. Nunez appointed to pro-tempore panel and small-claims pro-tempore panel
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesSenior Partner, and Las Vegas Partner-in-Charge, Michael J. Nunez has been appointed to the pro-tempore panel and small-claims pro-tempore panel by the Las Vegas County Commissioners for a two year term beginning January 1, 2017. During his two year term Mr. Nunez will preside over various types of matters including civil claims, personal injury claims, contract claims […]