Shelden v. Grossman (2006) Cal.App. Unpub. LEXIS 8805 (California Court of Appeal, Second District, Division Seven (Los Angeles)) [unpublished]. Ted Xanders and Robin Meadow were responsible for the victory in this legal malpractice/fraud action against a law firm. The plaintiff alleged that the firm had
Wang v. Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, (2006) Cal.App. Unpub. LEXIS 8459 (California Court of Appeal, First District, Division One (San Francisco)) [unpublished]. Carolyn Oill and Marty Stein represented GMSR’s client, a medical center. The plaintiff sued for allegedly “falsifying” her medical records. The trial
Fremont Indemnity Co. v. Fremont General Corp. (2006) 143 Cal.App.4th 50 (California Court of Appeal, Second District, Division Three (Los Angeles)) [published]. Marc Poster and Kent Richland secured this victory. The Court of Appeal held that the trial court had erred in disqualifying GMSR’s client
Pagarigan v. Greater Valley Medical Group, Inc. (Aug. 23, 2006, B172642) 2006 WL 2425298 (California Court of Appeal, Second District, Division Seven (Los Angeles)) [nonpublished opinion]. Barbara Ravitz and Robin Meadow prevailed in this test case for expanding elder abuse liability beyond immediate caregivers. The
Zand v. Old Republic, Case No. G035874 (California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Division Three (Santa Ana)). Cindy Tobisman and Robin Meadow won without even having to obtain a court decision. The plaintiff alleged that GMSR’s client, a title insurer, negligently concluded that his consent
Burrus v. City of Los Angeles (2006) U.S.App. LEXIS 21076 (United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit) [unpublished]. Lillie Hsu, Carolyn Oill and Marty Stein combined for this recent victory. In a memorandum decision, the Court affirmed the district court’s dismissal of the
Feied v. Regents of University of California (July 24, 2006, A112481) 2006 WL 2046963 (California Court of Appeal, First District, Division Four (San Francisco)) [nonpublished opinion]. Marc Poster secured this victory in association with University counsel. A former University of California employee sought continuing retirement
Mir v. Iungerich & Spackman (June 22, 2006, B184463) 2006 WL 1704061 (California Court of Appeal, Second District, Division Three (Los Angeles)) [nonpublished opinion]. Peter Israel wrote the respondent’s brief in this case. The Court of Appeal affirmed a judgment for appellate fees in favor
Meyerman v. Burgess (June 20, 2006, E037902) 2006 WL 1682627 (California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Division Two (Riverside)) [nonpublished opinion]. Carolyn Oill and Robin Meadow won this affirmance. The appeal sought to overturn a highly favorable arbitration award on the ground that the trial
Kanode v. Farmers Insurance Exchange (2006) 2006 Cal.App. Unpub. LEXIS 3178 (California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Division Three (Santa Ana)) [unpublished]. Cindy Tobisman and Bob Olson scored a quick writ victory here. After GMSR had obtained an affirmance on appeal of a trial court’s
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