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Successful Resolution in Claim of Roadway Negligence
Porter Scott achieved a favorable resolution for its client in a negligence action alleging that gravel on the roadway caused the plaintiff to lose control of his motorcycle. Read more about this case.
Defense Verdict in a Paramedic Malpractice Case
Congratulations to shareholders CJ Ninke and Carl Fessenden on a defense verdict in a paramedic malpractice case in Sacramento County. Read more about this case.
Successful Defense of Family-Owned Hardware Store in Trip-and-Fall Case
Our team successfully resolved a negligence and premises liability matter on behalf of a family-owned hardware store involving an alleged trip-and-fall over a purported trivial defect. Read more about this case.
Porter Scott Successful Defense of County of Tuolumne in Environmental Law Case
Associate Alison Southard successfully defended the County of Tuolumne in a lawsuit alleging the County did not adequately enforce environmental laws… Read more about this case.
Porter Scott Defends Cal Expo Against Claim of Free Speech Violation
Festival attendee alleged that Cal Expo’s policy violated the First Amendment of the US Constitution and Free Speech Clause of the California Constitution. Read more about this case.
Porter Scott Granted Motion to Dismiss on behalf of County of Sacramento
A police officer had brought a First Amendment claim pursuant to 42 Section 1983 claim alleging the county retaliated against her for her private text messages. Read more about this case.
Defense Verdict on Behalf of the County of Sonoma
Obtained a defense verdict on behalf of the County of Sonoma in the Federal Court for the Northern District of California (San Francisco Division) after the decedent ingested illegal narcotics inside the county jail. Read more about this case.
Complete Dismissal of all Federal Claims for County Sheriff’s Department
The Eastern District of California granted summary judgement in favor of the County Defendants regarding a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claim involving the failure to administer medical care at the scene of a shooting. Read more about this case.
Defense Verdict at Trial in a Slip and Fall Case
Obtained defense verdict at trial in a slip and fall case in the outdoor garden area of a retail store on a rainy day.
Defended Real Estate Broker Against Former Agent
Obtained a verdict covering full indemnity and attorneys fees and costs, with findings of constructive fraud, for a real estate broker against a former agent who left the broker and client home seller stuck with a buyers walk-away.
Third District Court of Appeal Publishes Weather Immunity Decision
Shareholder Matt Gross successfully affirmed a summary judgment ruling for the County of Nevada in the Third District Court of Appeal. In a recent published decision, Rhonna Tindall v. County of Nevada (2025). Read more about this case.
Porter Scott Obtains Favorable Verdict for the City of Stockton
Shareholder Will Camy and Associate Jenn Thompson recently obtained a favorable jury verdict on behalf of the City of Stockton. The City’s police canine bit Plaintiff in the upper left leg, who…Read more about this case.
Porter Scott Obtains Defense Verdict for City of Roseville
Shareholder Will Camy and Associate Megan Boelter recently obtained a defense verdict on behalf of the City of Roseville. The City’s garbage truck reversed into Plaintiff’s vehicle. Read more about this case.
Defended County of Tehama in an Equal Protection Civil Rights Case
Obtained summary judgment on behalf of the County of Tehama in an equal protection civil rights case brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Read more about this case.
Fourth District Court of Appeal Publishes Trail Immunity Decision
Associate Matt Gross successfully affirmed a summary judgment ruling for the County of Inyo and City of Los Angeles in the Fourth District Court of Appeal. In a recent published decision, Brady Helm v. City of Los Angeles…Read more about this case.
Defense Verdict for Placer County on a Slip and Fall Case
David Melton and Kayla Cox received a defense verdict for Placer County in the Superior Court of California on a slip and fall case for a Retailer. Read more about this case.
Porter Scott Wins Motion for Summary Judgment, Defeating Federal and State Law Claims Brought Against County, Sheriff, and Deputies
Associate Alison Southard and Shareholder David Norton successfully defended the County of Butte, the Sheriff, and two deputies in a federal civil rights action alleging an inmate…Read more about this case.
Porter Scott Wins Motion for Summary Judgment, Defeating Federal and State Law Claims Brought Against County
Associate Alison Southard and Shareholder Will Camy successfully defended the County of Butte in a federal civil rights action alleging an inmate received inadequate medical care…Read more about this case.
Defended County of Tehama in a Civil Rights Case
Obtained summary judgment on behalf of the County of Tehama in a civil rights case brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Read more about this case.
Porter Scott Wins Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings in Case Alleging Claims for Fraud and Negligence Against Public Entity and Its Employees
Associate Alison Southard and Shareholder William Camy successfully defended the County of Sacramento against a lawsuit alleging causes of action for fraud and negligence against the County and three County employees…Read more about this case.