News & Events
Defense Verdict – Employment Retaliation Trial
Tom Hurrell and Mariam Kaloustian defended a school district and school administrators in a lawsuit brought by a disgruntled teacher who was not grading or teaching according to the school district’s guidelines.
Defense Verdict in Toxic Tort Case
We obtained a defense verdict in a case where the plaintiff claims he sustained severe neurological problems as a result of use and exposure to our client's chemical product in the course of his employment.
Summary Judgment in Probation Search of Wrong Home
Summary Judgment was obtained in a case where officers inadvertently searched the plaintiff's house, though they intended to execute a parole compliance search of her neighbor.
Defense Verdict in Law Enforcement Liability Case Brought by a Professor
We obtained a defense verdict in a case filed by a college professor that began with 25 causes of action.
Defense Verdict on Excessive Force Case Brought by Jail Inmate
We obtained a defense verdict in a case where the plaintiff, an inmate, alleged he was subjected to excessive force.
Defense Verdict in Federal Civil Rights Trial
We obtained a defense jury verdict in a federal trial involving allegations of improper search and seizure, and state law claims of conversion, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and false arrest.
Dismissal of Excessive Force Claim in Federal Court
We obtained a dismissal where plaintiff alleged deputies used excessive force
Dismissal and Summary Judgment for School District in Civil Rights/Intentional Tort Lawsuit
We obtained a dismissal of a federal action and summary judgment in a related state action where a teacher alleged civil rights violations and intentional torts.