Our very own, Jared Shahar, performed at the 14th Annual Law Rocks Los Angeles at the Roxy Theatre! Five attorney formed bands took the stage to rock for a cause, to a sold out crowd, raising $140,000 for charity!!! Congratulations Jared and Baker & The McKenzies, who were crowned the winners! Please click on the […]
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Orange County Partners Trevor Resurreccion and Andrew Higgs recently secured a voluntary dismissal on behalf of their client in a high exposure, multi-party personal injury matter. This case involves an incident in which the three-year-old plaintiff fell out of a window three stories below, resulting in claims of a TBI and related injuries, including loss […]
L&W is pleased to announce our latest high profile win at trial — Shawn Porio v. County of Orange. Plaintiff Porio was arrested by law enforcement for driving under the influence. In reality, he had suffered a stroke. At the Orange County Jail, medical staff also found Porio to be intoxicated — and they sent Porio […]
Shareholder Lane E. Webb and Partner Shanna Van Wagner achieved a defense verdict on a 10-day tenant habitability case alleging lack of heat at a 90 Unit apartment complex in San Diego. The court determined that there was a complete failure of proof on several of the key elements of plaintiff’s case, based reference to CACI […]
Congratulations to Shannon Gustafson, Amy R. Margolies, and Anita Clarke on their recent victory in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The three judge panel unanimously affirmed the district court’s grant of summary judgment dismissing Plaintiff’s wrongful death lawsuit in the matter of McCormack v. County of San Bernardino.
Attorney Lane E. Webb obtained a defense verdict on all causes of action in a 10-day homeowner v. HOA/Property Management trial in Orange County, California that spanned over 3 weeks. Homeowner stated that water intrusion from the exterior of the building was cause for mold growth within the condominium. The defense was able to show […]
Congratulations to Trevor Resurreccion and Bradley Wilson on their recent victory representing a general contractor before the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District. The underlying lawsuit involves a multi-party dispute arising out of the failed construction of a hotel project in the Coachella Valley. The trial court dismissed the general contractor client’s cross-complaint against a construction […]
Catherine Naltsas secured an early win for her natural toothpaste client defending a potential class action lawsuit in the Northern District of California. Plaintiffs alleged that the natural toothpaste product contained PFAS. Pre-suit, it was determined through testing of the lots of tube toothpaste and expert analysis that the tube toothpaste product contained no PFAS. […]
A Lynberg & Watkins trial team headed by Shel Harrell and Merily Sanchez just recorded a huge win on a long-running, hard-fought case – Barber v. County of Orange, et al. Plaintiff alleged that he was victimized by three Orange County Sheriff’s deputies’ use of “excessive force” during a 2020 arrest incident. The deputies flatly […]
Congratulations to Shannon Gustafson and Anita Clarke-Valencia on their recent victory in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The three judge panel unanimously affirmed the district court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of their law enforcement clients.
Attorney John Culver recently acted as a Workshop Leader at the 2024 San Diego Inn of Court Evidence Workshop. John lead the direct and cross examination exercises performed by six attorney participants. Their experience level ranged from six months to many years. There were two fact patten scenarios utilized. Each participant took a turn at direct and […]
LW attorney Doug Rafner has been a steadfast member of the Del Mar Union School District’s Board of Trustees since 2010, demonstrating unwavering commitment and leadership. Throughout his tenure, he has held the position of Board President for five years, showcasing his dedication to the district’s success. In 2022, Doug won his fourth election, securing […]