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Defense Verdict for Winton Cemetery District
David Melton and his co-counsel obtained a defense verdict after 2 ½ weeks in a jury trial in Merced County for a small governmental entity responsible for running a public cemetery. Read more about this case.
Defending 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…Read more about this case.
Porter Scott Wins Another Motion for Summary Judgment on Civil Rights Case
Shareholders Stephen Horan and William Camy successfully defended a local municipality and its police officers, prevailing on a Motion for Summary Judgment with respect to Plaintiff’s federal civil rights claims…Read more about this case.
Ambroselli v. Anapolsky
Plaintiff Ambroselli brought an action for declaratory relief, breach of contract and enforcement of an oral trust against Anapolsky, administrator of Richard Powers’s estate. Porter Scott’s Carl Calnero and Thomas Riordan represented Anapolsky. 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.
Successfully Defended Hospital Owned by One of Largest Health Care Systems in California
Successfully defended hospital owned by one of the largest health care systems in California, obtaining judgment in favor of the hospital. Read more about this case.
Obtained a Defense Verdict for the County of Nevada
Firm obtained a defense verdict for the County of Nevada in a retaliation case. Plaintiffs, husband and wife, sued the Sheriff’s Department for violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act. Read more about this case.
Successfully brought a Demurrer in County Sheriff’s Department Case
Successfully brought a Demurrer resulting in dismissal of entire action on behalf of County Sheriff’s Department on the basis of Eleventh Amendment Immunity. Read more about this case.
Another Win For the Public Entity Team in Labor Code Retaliation/PAGA Case
Shareholders Steve Horan, Will Camy, and Associate Matt Gross obtained summary judgment on behalf of the County of Butte against Plaintiff’s alleged Retaliation/PAGA claims brought pursuant to Labor Code Sections 98.6 and 1102.5…Read more about this case.
Porter Scott wins Summary Judgment on wrongful death/police liability case
Shareholders Stephen Horan and William Camy obtained summary judgment on behalf of the County of Butte and its Sheriff’s Department against Plaintiffs’ civil rights and wrongful death claims arising out of an incident in Chico…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.
A Win in a Malpractice Case
Shareholder Chad Tapp and associate Joceline Herman won a Motion for Summary Judgment involving a statute of limitations defense on behalf of a law firm client…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.
Defended Placer County Developer
Successfully defended major Placer County developer in El Dorado County in an alter ego and breach of contract fraud matter. Placer County developer was sued erroneously as principal of contractor who defrauded other major land developers. Resolved matter for nuisance value while motion for summary judgment was pending on the legal question of alter ego.
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…Read more about this case.
Court 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…Read more about this case.
Represented Hospital in Action by Former Employee
Obtained summary judgment representing hospital in action by former employee alleging harassment and retaliation after complaining of allegedly illegal billing practices.
Represented Department of Health and Human Services and Child Protective Services
Successfully brought a Motion to Dismiss for failure to state a claim under the Bane Act on behalf of Department of Health and Human Services and Child Protective Services for alleged failure to remove a child. 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.
Defended Butte County in Case Brought by Crime Justice & America
Crime Justice & America (CJA) sued Butte County because the Sheriff would not allow physical distribution of its free publication giving general legal advice to inmates in jail. Read more about this case.