A Legacy of Results That Matter.
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Defended Local County in Retaliation Case Under FEHA
Shareholder Derek Haynes successfully defended a local county in the Third District Court of Appeal in a retaliation case under the Fair Employment and Housing Act. Read more about this case.
Insurance Brokerage Breach of Contract Case
Represented a family-owned insurance brokerage company in a breach of contract case. Plaintiffs claimed their insurance brokerage was negligent in failing to tender a claim to their insurance company, causing them to pay for their own defense in a separate lawsuit. After a jury verdict, plaintiffs were awarded only one-fifth of the amount they demanded prior to trial.
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.
Defended Law Firm Against Claims of Malpractice
Obtained summary judgment in favor of a law firm against claims of malpractice that allegedly caused a $20,000,000.00 loss in county tax revenue.
Successfully Defended Two Counties in Lawsuit Challenging Clerk-Recorder Office Fees
Successfully defended two counties in the Third District Court of Appeal in a lawsuit challenging the fees charged by Clerk-Recorder Offices for Official Record Copies under Government Code Section 27366. Read more about this case.
Represented Sheet Metal Manufacturer
Represented sheet metal manufacturer who was alleged to have made a canning machine defective after a retro-fit. Plaintiff lost hand in alleged defective canning machine. Resolved at mediation.
Represented Bridge Builder v. State of California
Represented one of the nation’s largest bridge builders against the State of California involving multi-million dollar claims pertaining to air quality issues concerning construction equipment. Case resolved favorably for client prior to trial.
Represented Sacramento Developer
Represented major Sacramento developer in Napa County in a breach of commercial lease and development transaction involving a movie production studio and damage of movie props. Negotiated substantially in favor of developer client on all financial terms.
Successful Outcome for a Large Retailer in Motor Vehicle Accident
A jury trial was just completed 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. Read more about this case.
Defended Autistic Services Company
Successfully defended autistic services company and its owners against allegations of breach of fiduciary duty, duty of loyalty, misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair competition, interference with prospective business advantage, and conversion. Defeated request for preliminary injunction and negotiated favorable settlement on behalf of client.
Established 80% Comparative Responsibility in Motor Vehicle Accident
Established 80% comparative responsibility on other parties at trial in matter where driver of major Sacramento-based trucking firm was found to have run over and killed a 45-year old primary wage earner and father of three.
Defense Verdict Successfully Obtained on Behalf of Local Hospital
A patient claimed severe permanent injuries to her leg arising from efforts to manage her pain following elective knee surgery as an outpatient. Read more about this case.
Defended the Constitutionality of the Pledge of Allegiance
On behalf of a local school district, defended the constitutionality of the Pledge of Allegiance before the Eastern District, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. The plaintiff alleged that the recitation of the words “Under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance violated the Establishment Clause of the United States Constitution.
Represented California Food Sales Agency
Obtained a favorable settlement on behalf of a California food sales agency client sued by a competitor for misappropriation of trade secrets, unlawful solicitation, and alleged breach of non-competition agreements, among other claims. Read more about this case.
Successful Verdict in Favor of Employer
Won a motion for summary adjudication on a case involving claims of wrongful termination, pregnancy discrimination, retaliation and breach of an employee housing contract. Read more about this case.
Defended Sacramento Congregation in Wrongful Death Claim
Defended the congregation on a question of whether a duty was owed by the congregation against a wrongful death lawsuit filed as a result of an airplane crash. Read more about this case.
Obtained Non-Suit in Legal Malpractice Claim
Prevailed during trial of a legal malpractice claim alleging negligent handling of a dissolution proceeding. Obtained non-suit at the conclusion of Plaintiff’s case-in-chief in favor of law firm and lawyers.
Represented Entity & Police Officer in Fourteenth Amendment Case
Summary judgment granted in the Eastern District on behalf of entity and police officer in pursuit case that alleged the death of the suspect was a violation of the Fourteenth Amendment. Read more about this case.
Representing Construction Corporation
Currently representing a large construction corporation in pursuit of contractual obligations from a large residential developer.
Defended City of Roseville on an Indemnity Claim by the Galleria
Obtained summary judgment in favor of the City of Roseville on an indemnity claim by the Galleria arising from a fire at the mall that destroyed the mall and allegations that a sprinkler suppression system was turned off at the direction of the City.