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Nonsuit Granted in Breach of Settlement Agreement
/in ResultsIn a breach of settlement agreement case brought by a lawyer and his law firm, Russell S. Wollman and Barbara McCully successfully moved for nonsuit after plaintiffs’ opening statement, which is rarely granted. McCully and Wollman brought a motion in limine to exclude evidence of the written settlement agreement and any other written or oral communications made […]
Summary Judgment Granted on Claim of Legal Malpractice Arising out of Underlying Qui Tam Action
/in ResultsRobert M. Scherk and Scott J. Loeding of Murchison & Cumming’s San Diego office successfully moved for summary judgment in a legal malpractice case where the plaintiff sued six sets of attorneys in connection with two underlying lawsuits, one in which she was a plaintiff and one in which she was a defendant. In the underlying […]
Defense Verdict Obtained in Wrongful Death Action
/in ResultsGuy R. Gruppie, Joshua M. Rosen and Tina D. Varjian recently obtained a defense verdict in a wrongful death action where the father of a 19-year-old disabled youth sought damages resulting from the drowning death of his son that occurred during a school-sponsored field trip. Prior to trial, defendant settled the separate lawsuit of the […]
Murchison & Cumming Wins Three Defense Verdicts Within 48 Hours
/in ResultsLos Angeles, CA – June 13, 2002 – The law firm of Murchison & Cumming, has more than one reason to cheer. Recently, two of its partners and a senior associate won defense verdicts in three Los Angeles Superior Court jury trials, all within a 48-hour period. Partner Guy R. Gruppie obtained a defense verdict in a […]
Additional Insured’s Action Against Non-Defending Insurer Barred When Defense is Being Provided by Another Insurer – Summary Judgment Granted
/in ResultsOn May 2, 2002 summary judgment was granted in San Luis Obispo Superior Court in favor of an insurer that had not participated with other insurers in the defense of an additional insured general contractor. VCL, an additional insured filed suit against non-defending insurers alleging that although another insurer was providing VCL’s defense, because that […]
No Liability for Residential Care Facility for Insured Caused by Resident
/in ResultsIn this suit venued in Orange County, a mother and daughter alleged that, on February 21, 2001, plaintiff Melanie Martinez, a 2-month old child, sustained injuries when Gregory Berthel a 21-year old developmentally disabled man, bit her while they were shopping at a Target Store in Costa Mesa. Gregory Berthel was a resident of Pierce […]
Appellate Court Affirms that Summary Judgment Was Properly Granted in Favor of Insurer Based on Professional Services/Architect Exclusion
/in ResultsGianetti Felderman v. Estate of Habicht Murchison & Cumming, through Jean M. Lawler and Nancy N. Potter, represented a deceased architect who was being defended by its general liability insurer pursuant to Probate Code Sections 550, et seq. (that section provides that an insurer may respond on behalf of a deceased insured and/or his estate) in a massive […]
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Friedrich Seitz Elected to USLAW Board of Directors
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesLOS ANGELES–Murchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce that Friedrich W. Seitz has been elected to the USLAW Network’s Board of Directors for 2012-2013. The announcement was made at the organization’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C. Mr. Seitz has served as a Chair of USLAW’s Product Liability practice group and has been a frequent speaker at […]
Murchison & Cumming Participates in Loyola Law School Externship Program
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesLOS ANGELES—Murchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce that the firm is participating in Loyola Law School’s Semester in Practice Program, and has welcomed its first extern, Ronda Bransteitter, Ph.D., to the Los Angeles office for the fall semester. As an extern, she accompanies Murchison attorneys on various case-related activities, including depositions, court appearances, […]
Murchison & Cumming Attorneys to Speak and Chair at USLAW Conference
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesWASHINGTON, D.C.—Dan L. Longo, Steven C. Spronz and Tim M. Agajanian are slated to speak at the Fall 2012 USLAW Network Client Conference in Washington D.C. The three-day conference begins on October 4, 2012. Serving as the event’s Professional Liability Track Vice Chair, Mr. Longo will discuss “Healthcare Reform after Supreme Court Review/Where Do We Go From Here?” Mr. […]
Heather Mills and Gina Bazaz Attend IADC Trial Academy
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesLOS ANGELES – Heather L. Mills and Gina Bazaz are attending the International Association of Defense Counsel’s (IADC) 40th Annual Trial Academy. The trial advocacy training program is being held at Stanford Law School from July 28 to August 3, 2012. Seasoned trial attorneys, Ms. Mills and Ms. Bazaz are enhancing their skills through hands-on learning with an emphasis on […]
Murchison & Cumming Attorneys to Speak at Major Elevator and Escalator Industry Event
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesATLANTIC CITY—Guy R. Gruppie and Mhare O. Mouradian of Murchison & Cumming, LLP will address a plenary session of the annual meeting of the National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) and World Elevator Exposition in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Sept. 12, 2012. The educational program is the major portion of the much-anticipated annual meeting of North American […]
Murchison & Cumming Attorneys Selected as Women Lawyers of Long Beach Officers
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesLONG BEACH–The Women Lawyers of Long Beach selected Lisa D. Angelo and Heather L. Mills as Board Members for the professional organization’s 2012 to 2013 term. Ms. Angelo serves as Vice President of Foundation, overseeing funding for pro bono work, and Ms. Mills is a Membership Co-Chair and Vice President of Programs. The WLLB installed the Murchison & Cumming […]
Murchison & Cumming Updates Insurance and Business Professionals on 2011 Case Law at Year in Review
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesLOS ANGELES–Staff reductions, courtroom closures, reduced availability of court reporters and an increased reliance on settlement courts are the “new normal” for civil courts, retired Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Carl J. West told a standing-room only audience on April 24 at Murchison & Cumming, LLP’s annual Year in Review program held at the Walt […]