Shareholder Chad Tapp Quoted by KCRA3
Shareholder Chad Tapp is quoted by KCRA3 as attorney for the discount store Falling Prices. The store is being sued by neighboring businesses. Click here to watch the report and read the full article.
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Keeping you informed. A few noteworthy news items about the law and the people it impacts.
Obtained Verdict in Defense of National Retail Chain
David Melton and Tomi Aina obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a national retailer in an action brought by a customer alleging the retailer violated the Product Safety Recall and Protection Act when it …
read moreIn Memoriam
On July 5, 2019 our recently retired partner Norm Prior passed away while enjoying a trip to Mammoth with his family. Norm joined our firm in 1985 as a law clerk. After passing the bar …
read moreObtained Summary Judgment in Civil Rights Lawsuit
A summary judgment was obtained by David Norton on behalf of the County of Tehama in a civil rights case brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The Tehama County Sheriff’s Department conducted an undercover investigation …
read moreDefending a Challenge to Marijuana Cultivation Ordinance
David Norton successfully defended a challenge to a County of Tehama ordinance that bans the outdoor cultivation of marijuana. The petitioner, a medical marijuana patient association, sought an order from the Tehama County Superior Court …
read moreCourt agrees that statute of limitations blown
The court sustained the demurrer to plaintiff’s first amended complaint without leave to amend filed by David A. Melton and Lauren Bakke. The court agreed that plaintiff’s causes of action were not timely filed within …
read moreShareholder Martin Jensen Quoted in the SBJ
Shareholder Martin Jensen is quoted in the Sacramento Business Journal as attorney for plaintiffs, Geoff and Rebecca Scott, who filed a lawsuit alleging workplace harassment and retaliation by Track 7 brewery CEO, Ryan Graham. Click here …
read morePS Attorney voted into ABOTA
On October 18th, 2018, Carl Fessenden was voted into ABOTA's Sacramento Valley Chapter as a member. Fessenden is the 14th Porter Scott attorney to be honored with ABOTA membership. The primary purpose of The American Board …
read morePorter Scott’s Best of the Bar Honorees
On August 23rd, Sacramento Business Journal honored 175 of the Sacramento region's best attorneys with their 2018 Best of the Bar list. Three of our incredible Porter Scott attorneys were selected to be on this …
read moreAnnouncing Healthcare Litigation Team Lead
For over 30 years, Porter Scott has provided high quality representation to Northern California's healthcare industry in complex cases involving all areas of medicine. In 2018, Jonathan Corr, will celebrate his 20th anniversary of building this …
read moreDerek J. Haynes elected Firm Shareholder
Porter Scott is pleased to announce that Derek Haynes has been elected the firm's newest shareholder, effective January 1, 2017. Derek was born and raised in Sacramento. He clerked for the firm while attending McGeorge School …
read moreJury agrees with defense and does not award plaintiff for a lifetime of pain and suffering
David Melton just completed a jury trial in the Humboldt County Superior Court, in Eureka, CA. Plaintiff was rear-ended in a motor vehicle accident by an employee of a large retailer. Plaintiff complained of chronic …
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