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Successful Motions In Elder Abuse Case
/in ResultsThe deceased was a resident of the Windsor Gardens skilled nursing facility on and off during 2001 and the first half of 2002. In early December 2002, he died at an acute care hospital nearly six months after leaving Windsor Gardens. At the time of his death, he was 92 and had experienced numerous serious […]
Product Defect Claim Rejected
/in ResultsGuy R. Gruppie recently won a 12-0 jury verdict against product liablity claims arising from personal injury claims concerning plaintiff’s assembly of a novelty oil lamp in Bolden v. Target Stores.
Plaintiff Dismisses Action with Prejudice
/in ResultsIn a case handled by Jean M. Lawler and Daniel G. Pezold, plaintiff filed suit against the operators of a restaurant and bar for premises liability and negligence arising from an alleged assault and battery in which plaintiff suffered a broken leg. The insurer denied coverage based upon an assault and battery exclusion contained in the policy. The […]
M&C Prevails on Choice of Law Motion Eliminating Plaintiff’s Claims for Breach of the Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing and Exemplary Damages
/in ResultsM&C’s insurance company client issued an excess insurance policy to a world wide supplier of wine products. Its excess policy, as well as that of the primary insurer, were issued in Illinois. The headquarters for the supplier was located in Illinois at the time the policies were issued but a management-based office was thereafter located […]
Defense Verdict on Two Appeals
/in ResultsEdmund G. Farrell, III and Bryan M. Weiss won two separate appeals on behalf of Century Surety. The Plaintiff claimed that it was an additional insured under the Century Surety insurance policy. However, due to a clerical error unknown to Century Surety, the wrong entity was named on the additional insured endorsement. Plaintiff sought to have the policy […]
Motion For Summary Judgment Granted In Medical Malpractice Case
/in ResultsDan L. Longo and Aileen Rodriguez successfully filed a motion for summary judgment on behalf of a surgeon accused of a medical malpractice. Plaintiff underwent hernia repair surgery in December 2000, and again in September 2002. During the second surgery, the surgeon discovered that the first surgery was completed incorrectly. The plaintiff brought a complaint against […]
Successful Motion In Elder Abuse Case
/in ResultsDan L. Longo, Robert S. Ackley and Michelle Hancock recently won a successful motion for summary judgment on an elder abuse case.. Plaintiff was a resident of Windsor Gardens Hawthorne on and off throughout 2001 and 2002. In early December 2002, she died at another skilled nursing facility nearly six months after leaving Windsor Gardens. At the time of […]
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Murchison & Cumming Elevates Michael J. Nuñez to Senior Partner
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesLAS VEGAS – Murchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce that Michael J. Nunez has been named a Senior Partner. This marks the first time that a Las Vegas Partner has been elevated to a Senior Partner since the branch’s founding in 2001. Mr. Nuñez focuses his practice on general and professional liability, hospitality, HOA, D&O, […]
Murchison & Cumming, LLP Expands Hospitality Law Practice Group with Addition of Litigation Team
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesLOS ANGELES – Murchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of its Hospitality Law practice group with the addition of an experienced litigation team who bring a considerable background in hospitality and travel law matters. The group has worked together over many years and includes James O. Eiler, Paul W. Burke, and Judith M. Cannavo. […]
Murchison & Cumming Welcomes New Senior Associate to the Los Angeles Office
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesLOS ANGELES – Murchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Paul W. Burke to the firm’s Los Angeles office as a Senior Associate focusing the last 15 years of his practice on representing the interests of various clients in the hospitality industry. Most commonly, Mr. Burke’s clients are faced with legal issues, related to […]
Murchison & Cumming Welcomes New Senior Associate to the Irvine Office
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesIRVINE – Murchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Peter A. Martin to the firm’s Irvine office as a Senior Associate focusing his practice on Employment Litigation, Medical and Legal Malpractice, and General and Premises Liability. Mr. Martin’s diverse background stems from his 20+ year career representing a wide range of clients and litigating […]
Murchison & Cumming Welcomes New Partner to the Los Angeles Office
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesLOS ANGELES – Murchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Daren E. Hengesbach to the firm’s Los Angeles office as a Partner focusing his practice on representing school districts, public entities and their employees. He also represents property owners, drivers, businesses and their employees in tort litigation. Having grown up Claremont, Mr. Hengesbach has […]
Murchison & Cumming, LLP Wins Big in Assumption of Risk Case
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesIn a decision published this last week, the Fourth District Court of Appeal in San Diego held that a patron chased by a chainsaw-wielding actor at a Halloween haunted attraction assumed the risk he may become frightened, run and fall as a result of that fear when he chose to engage in the activity, and […]
Seven from Murchison & Cumming Honored in Super Lawyers Business Edition
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesMurchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce seven attorneys from the firm have been recognized in the 2015 Super Lawyers Business Edition. Dan L. Longo, Friedrich W. Seitz, Jean M. Lawler, Guy R. Gruppie, and Philip H. Thompson are listed from the Los Angeles office and Melissa Wood Eisenberg and Heidi C. Quan are listed from the San Francisco office. Distributed to more […]