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Luxury Hotel Chain not Liable in Jewelry Theft Case – Summary Judgment Granted
/in ResultsSteven L. Smilay, Corine Zygelman and Gina E. Och successfully defended a case involving a luxury hotel chains’s liability in federal court. Plaintiffs filed a complaint against defendant for failing to provide adequate security for valuables. Plaintiffs alleged that, while they were registered guests at the defendant’s hotel, their jewelry valued by plaintiffs to be between $100,000 and $300,000, […]
Accidental Death at Work Leads to Multi-Million Dollar Product Liability and Wrongful Death Dispute
/in ResultsOn May 2, 2001, Timothy Long, age 34, was operating a pedestal grinder at Lufkin Industries in Bakersfield, California, when the attached 12 inch grinding wheel “exploded”. Although he was wearing the appropriate safety equipment, fragments of the wheel penetrated his skull and he suffered severe injuries that led to his death a few days […]
Actor Sues Multiple Employers After Taking The Hot Seat!
/in ResultsKenneth H. Moreno and Ian Fusselman successfully moved for summary judgment in a special employment case involving a stand-in actor who was injured on the set of a television production. Plaintiff was involved in the filming of a special effect scene when he unknowingly sat on a towel that was wet with liquid nitrogen. Plaintiff suffered […]
Homeowners Association Wins Dispute Over HOA Fees
/in ResultsDan L. Longo, Richard D. Newman and Michelle A. Hancock of the firm’s Orange County office successfully defended a local homeowners association in a law & motion matter. A dispute arose between the Homeowners Association and a homeowner over unpaid HOA dues. The Association filed a foreclosure action against the owner, who then filed a […]
Summary Judgment Granted in Favor of GL Realty
/in ResultsSummary Judgment in Premesis Liability Case Summary judgment was recently granted in favor of GL Realty in a premises liability case handled by Guy R. Gruppie, Catherine B. Kim and Michael J. Nunez of Murchison & Cumming’s Los Angeles office. The plaintiff, a 69-year-old retired retiree, tripped and fell over a handicapped parking tire stop fracturing her left […]
Larussa-Ghianni Inc. Extricated from Brain-Injury Lawsuit on Summary Judgment
/in ResultsWilliam J. Snyder and Scott J. Loeding of Murchison & Cumming’s San Diego office successfully extricated their client, LaRussa-Ghianni, Inc., from a brain-injury lawsuit when they prevailed on a motion for summary judgment in a construction injury case. Before filing the motion for summary judgment, the settlement demand to all defendants was $5 Million. Defendant LaRussa-Ghianni […]
Westland Industries NOT Responsible for Hiring Erratic Security Guard
/in ResultsA convenience store clerk at A&D Mini Mart sued Westland Industries, Inc., represented by Robert Clayton, Gina E. Och and Holly Boyer, after the store’s security guard allegedly assaulted him by pointing a gun at his chest. The store clerk alleged that Westland negligently hired and retained a “dangerous” security guard with “violent propensities” and a “bad […]
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Partner Jean Lawler to Speak on Attorney-Client Privilege in Insurance Litigation at ACCEC Insurance Law Symposium
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesJean M. Lawler will present “Waiving Goodbye to the Attorney Client Privilege in Insurance Litigation: Express, Implied, and Subject Matter Waivers”, together with a co-presenter, at the inaugural American College of Coverage and Extracontractual Counsel (ACCEC) Insurance Law Symposium to be held March 21, 2014 at the University of Mississippi Law School in Oxford, Mississippi. […]
Robert M. Scherk Elected to American Board of Trial Advocates Membership
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesSAN DIEGO – Associate Partner Robert M. Scherk has been elected to membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and the San Diego Chapter of ABOTA. Membership requirements include trial ability/experience, personal character, and reputation among the bench and bar. ABOTA membership is one of that nation’s highest honors for trial lawyers, and Mr. Scherk […]
Edmund Farrell Admitted to Membership in Professional Liability Defense Federation
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesEdmund Farrell has been admitted to membership in the Professional Liability Defense Federation, a not-for-profit organization designed to bring together attorneys, claims professionals and risk management specialists to share expertise and information helpful to the successful defense of professional liability claims. Mr. Farrell joins Jean M. Lawler, Dan L. Longo and a nationwide network of professional liability counsel […]
Five Murchison & Cumming Partners Recognized as 2014 Super Lawyers
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesMurchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce that five of its attorneys have earned the distinction of having been chosen by their peers as 2014 Southern California “Super Lawyers.” The annual listing, based on peer evaluations, was recently released by Thomson Reuters and will be published in the Southern California Super Lawyers magazines, in […]
Dan L. Longo Named Managing Partner of Murchison & Cumming, LLP
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesLOS ANGELES, CA – January 1, 2014 – Murchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce that Dan L. Longo has been named Managing Partner of the Firm, effective January 1, 2014. As Managing Partner, Mr. Longo will focus his efforts on continuing the firm’s highly regarded technological advancements and maintaining the highest level of client service. In addition […]
Murchison & Cumming Names a Senior Partner and Two Partners
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesLOS ANGELES – Murchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce that William D. Naeve has been named Senior Partner and that Mhare O. Mouradian and Bradley T. Wibicki have been named Partners. Mr. Naeve practices in Murchison & Cumming’s Irvine office where he Co-Chair’s the Firm’s Management Protection, Directors & Officers, Employment Law and Class Action & Consumer Litigation practice […]
Guy Gruppie and Mhare Mouradian Selected as Top Attorneys by Pasadena Magazine
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesLOS ANGELES– Murchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce that Senior Partner Guy R. Gruppie and Senior Associate Mhare O. Mouradian have been named San Gabriel Valley “Top Attorneys” in a survey of peers and judges conducted by Pasadena Magazine. Mr. Gruppie has been selected for the fifth consecutive year and Mr. Mouradian for the fourth straight year. […]