A Legacy of Results That Matter.
Our defense strategies and dedication are proven with results.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 in Dangerous Condition of Public Property Case
Shareholder Will Camy and Associate Megan Boelter successfully defended the City of Gridley against a dangerous condition of public property claim, prevailing on a Motion for Summary Judgment in the Superior Court of California. Read more about this case.
Porter Scott wins Motion for Summary Judgment
Lindsay Goulding and Tomi Aina obtained summary judgment on behalf of three defendant retailers in a premises liability case. A customer was shopping in one of the defendant’s retail stores. Read more about this case.
Won Summary Judgment on Behalf of a Multinational Retail Corporation
David A. Melton and Kayla K. Cox won summary judgment on behalf of a multinational retail corporation. A customer claimed that she was injured while shopping at one of the retail corporation’s stores. Read more about this case.
Dangerous Condition Win
Shareholders Carl Fessenden and Will Camy obtained summary judgment on behalf of the County of Sacramento on an alleged dangerous condition of public property case…Read more about this case.
Defense Verdict for County of Yolo on a Slip and Fall Case
David Melton and Taylor Rhoan received a defense verdict in the Superior Court of California, County of Yolo on a slip and fall case for a retailer. Read more about this case.
Successful in Premises Liability and Negligence Case
Successfully brought a Motion for Summary Judgment in a premises liability and negligence case in defense of a major retailer. Read more about this case.
Successful Defense of Local Supermarket Chain in a Wrongful Death Claim
Successfully brought a Motion for Summary Judgment in a wrongful death case against a local supermarket chain. Read more about this case.
Summary Judgment based on Lack of Evidence
Obtained summary judgment for retailer client based on lack of evidence to sustain findings of actual or constructive notice.
Successfully Defended Renters of a Ski Boat
Successfully brought a Motion for Summary Judgment in a lawsuit against the renters of a ski boat. Read more about this case.
Obtained Favorable Settlement in a Wrongful Death Case
Obtained favorable settlement in a wrongful death case filed against a national retailer. Plaintiffs, the three surviving heirs of the elderly decedent, sought multimillions for the death of their mother following a slip and fall. Were able to resolve this case for less than 10% of plaintiffs’ demand.
Defended One of the World’s Largest International Retail Chains
Defended one of the world’s largest international retail chains in an action filed by a shopper who allegedly sustained severe shoulder and neck injuries when boxes filled with merchandise fell on her in a shopping aisle. The case was resolved with no cost to the client as a result of tender of defense to the vendor/supplier.
Successful Defense of Large Retailer in False Imprisonment Claim
Successfully defended a large national retailer in a false imprisonment/premises liability matter. Plaintiff was suspected of shoplifting and was asked to return to the store to identify the missing merchandise. At the client’s request the case was settled for nuisance value in lieu of trial.
Dismissal of Action During Trial
Obtained dismissal of action during trial after the mechanism and the nature/ extent of injuries were called into question.
Summary Judgment in Favor of National Pet Store
Court granted summary judgment in favor of national pet store chain client, finding that the pet store was not negligent nor strictly liable for plaintiff’s injuries related to attack by customer’s dog.