A Legacy of Results That Matter.
Our defense strategies and dedication are proven with results.
Successfully Defended Geotechnical Engineer
Successfully defended a geotechnical engineer in prevailing on motion for summary judgment based upon lack of duty. The geotechnical engineer prevailed and received costs.
Defended Psychiatric Care Facility in a Civil Action
Defended a psychiatric care facility in a civil action and multiple administrative investigations arising out of an alleged premature hospital discharge of a schizophrenic patient. Read more about this case.
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.
Defense Verdict Following a Three-Month Jury Trial in a Claim for Wrongful Death
Obtained defense verdict following three-month jury trial in a claim for wrongful death of a six year old boy and serious injuries to his mother arising out of a freeway head on collision where one car left the roadway, crossed over and struck another vehicle heading in the opposite direction. Read more about this case.
Indian Casino Alleged Construction Defects Case
Successfully defended target defendant involved in construction defects totaling an alleged $100 million at a Northern California Indian Casino.
Represented a University in Wage Discrimination Case
Summary judgment granted on behalf of a university in a wage discrimination case filed under the California Equal Pay Act and Fair Employment and Housing Act. Read more about this case.
Defended Primary Care Network
Prevailed through binding arbitration defending primary care network against physicians’ allegations of illegal corporate practice of medicine and EMTALA violations regarding indigent patients.
Defended City of Marysville on a Dangerous Conditions Claim
Demurrer sustained without leave to amend in favor of the City of Marysville on a dangerous conditions claim premised on inadequate street lighting at an intersection.
Defense Verdict in Favor of Municipality
Defense verdict in favor of municipality against claims of excessive force and deliberate indifference to plaintiff’s medical needs against a police officer and his law enforcement employer. Read more about this case.
Defense Verdict in Favor of the Oldest National Forklift Manufacturer
Obtained defense verdict at trial in favor of the oldest national forklift manufacturer in an amputation claim. The case involved first impression issues concerning lateral turn-over and safety doors in stand-up forklifts.
Summary Judgement in Favor of the City of Gridley
Successfully obtained summary judgment in favor of the City of Gridley on a contentious employment action involving claims for whistleblower retaliation.
Contract Dispute for Local Farmer
David Melton and Jeremy Ehrlich obtained summary judgment for a local farmer against an equipment rental company which sought indemnification. An employee of a local apricot farmer was injured by a forklift and brought suit against the forklift’s manufacturer and rental company. Read more about this case.
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.
Defended Large County Against ADA Claims at a County Jail
Defended large county against claims that the county’s jail, one of the largest in the nation, did not provide sufficient accommodation to disabled persons. Read more about this case.
Defense Verdict in Favor of a Large National Lawnmower Manufacturer
Obtained a defense verdict in favor of a large national lawnmower manufacturer in a design defect allegation. Plaintiff was allegedly shot in the chest by a projectile from under the mower deck. Various experts testified that the accident could not have occurred in the manner Plaintiff alleged.
Represented University on Claims of Gender Discrimination
Obtained summary judgment for a University and one of its employee’s claims of gender discrimination and gender harassment. Affirmed on appeal.
Successful Verdict in 21-day Residential Development Trial
Successfully defended client who acted in capacity of developer, architect, general contractor, framer and structural engineer of residential development to verdict following 21-day jury trial.
ADA & FEHA Claim Against County of Colusa
Obtained summary judgment on behalf of the County of Colusa in an employment discrimination and retaliation case brought under the Fair Employment & Housing Act and the ADA. Read more about this case.
Settlement on behalf of Sacramento Developer
Negotiated complex settlement agreement on behalf of major Sacramento developer in breach of contract action and related cross-actions. As a condition of settlement, client obtained assets which allowed him to continue with development of desirable residential project.
Defended County of Nevada in Federal Court
Successfully defended the County of Nevada, its departments and employees in federal court against several section 1983 claims based on plaintiff’s arrest and prosecution. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the defense judgment on the basis of collateral estoppel under California law.