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Dismissal of Law Enforcement Liability Lawsuit

We obtained a dismissal at the pleading stages on behalf of a law enforcement agency and several sworn officers in allegations of violations of civil rights, false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, and negligence.

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Defense Verdict for School District Client in General Liability Matter

We obtained a defense verdict in a case where the plaintiff alleged he sustained a traumatic brain injury requiring life-long future medical care after being injured by a tree.

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Summary Judgment in Shooting Case

The action arises out of an incident wherein a law enforcement officer shot an individual on a residential street, when the individual reached for and attempted to grab another Deputy’s gun during a detention from a narcotics investigation.

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Dismissal on Behalf of a District Attorney's Office

Our demurrer was sustained without leave to amend on a claim of false imprisonment and negligence.

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Summary Judgment on Case of Alleged Dangerous Condition of Public Property After Injuries from Basketball Game

We obtained summary judgment based on Government Code § 831.7 where the plaintiff collided into a trophy case.

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Summary Judgment Granted in Law Enforcement Liability Case

Plaintiff alleged that that during a custodial detention arising out of a mental evaluation hold, he was assaulted and battered by law enforcement officers, and suffered post-traumatic stress, depression, and a broken arm, causing a permanent disability that rendered him unable to practice his medical profession.

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Defense Verdict in Rear-End Automobile Collision

We obtained a defense verdict in a rear-end collision where the plaintiff claims he sustained traumatic brain injuries and other permanent severe injuries.

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Defense Verdict in Employment Trial

An law enforcement employee filed a claim against eight supervisors and/or high ranking officials and the employing public entity alleging nine employment law related causes of action.

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Defense Verdict in Wrongful Death Case Arising Out of Officer Involved Shooting

We obtained a defense verdict for a public entity and two officers who were involving in a shooting in East Los Angeles.

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Dismissal and Defense Verdict in Employment Case of Alleged Discrimination/Harassment Based on Age and Race

We obtained a dismissal of all race-based claims, and a defense verdict on the age discrimination claim at trial.

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