Cases
GMSR has an enviable record of success on appeal. For your convenience, the firm has provided a simple search tool for guests and clients to search that record.
Myles v. County of Los Angeles (Dec. 10, 2008, B198174) 2008 WL 5159892 [nonpublished opinion]
GMSR obtained a decision affirming a nonsuit for the defendant County and its employees. The plaintiff claimed that two deputy sheriffs shot him unlawfully, but the Court of Appeal agreed with the trial court that he failed to produce sufficient evidence identifying the defendant-deputies. On
Larner v. Los Angeles Doctors Hospital Associates, LP (2008) 168 Cal.App.4th 1291
Plaintiff’s settlement mooted her appeal from order denying class certification in wage and hour suit
Burlington Coat Factory of Cal. v. Bella Terra Associates, LLC (Nov. 26, 2008, G039699) 2008 WL 5058624 [nonpublished opinion]
GMSR obtained a reversal of a judgment against a commercial tenant in a dispute over the interpretation of a real estate tax provision in the tenant’s lease. The trial court had found the provision unambiguous in requiring the tenant to pay a multiple of future
City of Riverside v. Superior Court (Nov. 21, 2008, E046794) 2008 WL 4958685 [nonpublished opinion]
Plaintiff was injured when she fell on a street in Riverside County. She presented a timely claim to the wrong public entity but the trial court granted relief from the Government Tort Claims filing deadline with respect to the County. The Court of Appeal issued
Romagnano v. Rancho Simi Recreation and Park Dist. (Nov. 20, 2008, B201555) 2008 WL 4939946 [nonpublished opinion]
Plaintiff was injured when he slipped and fell off a steep cliff at a public park. He sued GMSR’s client, Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District, alleging a dangerous condition of public property. The trial court sustained Rancho Simi’s demurrer to plaintiff’s second amended complaint
Wang v. King Drew Medical Center (Nov. 18, 2008, B199591) 2008 WL 4916564 [nonpublished opinion]
Plaintiff had been a physician for 25 years in Taiwan but needed to complete a 4-year residency here in order to obtain board certification in obstetrics and gynecology. He was terminated from the King Drew residency program after a lengthy leave of absence. He sued
Halicki Films, LLC v. Sanderson Sales and Marketing (9th Cir. 2008) 547 F.3d 1213
GMSR’s clients owned the copyrights to and trademarks associated with the classic 1974 film, “Gone in 60 Seconds” and its iconic car character, “Eleanor.” In 2000, Disney (through an agreement with GMSR’s clients) released a blockbuster remake of the film under the same name, reprising
Schulman v. Regents of the University of Cal. (Oct. 22, 2008, B195349) 2008 WL 4647872 [nonpublished opinion]
The plaintiff brought a medical malpractice action against GMSR’s client, the Regents of the University of California. After the Regents moved for summary judgment, the plaintiff sought two continuances for filing her opposition. The trial court granted her initial request, but denied the second and
Peralda v. Fire Insurance Exchange (Sept. 22, 2008, B198663) 2008 WL 4292675 [nonpublished opinion]
Plaintiff insureds sued GMSR’s client, claiming a bad faith denial of their fire loss claim. The carrier denied coverage because the insured admitted to providing inaccurate information and refused to answer other questions concerning their claim. During the course of the investigation, the carrier learned
Edwards v. Arthur Andersen LLP (2008) 44 Cal.4th 937
Emphasizing the strong public policy underlying Business and Professions Code section 16600, the Supreme Court rejected the so-called “narrow restraint” exception to California’s statutory bar on employee covenants not to compete with former employers. Section 16600 voids “every contract by which anyone is restrained from
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