Injury News

February 06, 2012

Suits could force L.A. to spend huge sums on sidewalk repair

The civil rights actions claim that broken sidewalks and missing curb ramps violate the Americans With Disabilities Act. The city could be on the hook for hundreds of millions of dollars

Los Angeles may be the land of the freeway, but it is notorious for its bad sidewalks — buckled, cracked and sometimes impassable. By the city's own estimate, 42% of its 10,750 miles of pedestrian paths are in disrepair.More

February 03, 2012

CHP settles over leaked photos of woman killed in crash

The family of Nicole Catsouras receives about $2.37 million after photos of their daughter, who was killed in a crash in 2006, appeared on the Internet.

Five years after grisly photographs of an Orange County teen killed in a car accident began appearing online, the young woman's family has settled a lawsuit filed against the California Highway Patrol for its role in disseminating the graphic images taken at the scene.More

February 02, 2012

Former Agoura Hills worker sues the city

Agoura Hills' former park and landscape superintendent is suing the city, alleging wrongful termination and retaliation for complaining about working on a landscaping job at the city manager's home.

Frank Gonzalez is seeking an unspecified amount of damages and attorney's fees in a civil suit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court.More

February 01, 2012

Contraceptive mandate could face tough sledding in Supreme Court

The healthcare law's mandate to require religious-affiliated employers to pay for contraception for their workers has prompted two lawsuits. If the matter gets to the Supreme Court, it will go before justices who recently affirmed — in a 9-0 ruling — that the 1st Amendment gives special leeway to religious employers.

The Supreme Court and the Obama administration, already headed for a face-off in March over the constitutionality of the healthcare law, appear to be on another collision course over whether church-run schools, universities, hospitals and charities must provide free contraceptives to their students and employees.More

January 31, 2012

Forever 21 employees file class-action lawsuit

Cheap-chic retailer Forever 21 is being sued in a class-action lawsuit by employees who claim that the company routinely neglected to pay for time worked.

In filings in San Francisco Superior Court, five employees allege that the Los Angeles clothing maker often made them work through meal breaks and kept them in the stores after clocking out to check their bags for stolen merchandise, the Huffington Post reported.More

January 30, 2012

Steve Jobs told Google to stop poaching workers

(Reuters) - Apple's Steve Jobs directly asked former Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt to stop trying to recruit an Apple engineer, a transgression that threatened one junior Google employee's job, according to a court filing.

The 2007 email from Jobs to Schmidt was disclosed on Friday in the course of civil litigation against Apple Inc, Google Inc and five other technology companies. The proposed class action, brought by five software engineers, accuses the companies of conspiring to keep employee compensation low by eliminating competition for skilled labor.More

January 27, 2012

Lohan sued by pedestrian allegedly struck by star

Lindsay Lohan's bad luck with cars continues after a woman who claims she was struck by the actress' sports car sued over her injuries Wednesday. Nubia Del Carmen Preza claims she was struck by Lohan's Maserati while walking through a West Hollywood intersection in September 2010.

Preza's lawsuit states she has suffered "disabling and serious personal injuries, pain, suffering and anguish" and that she is seeking damages for all her medical expenses and lost time at work. A call to her attorney, Gregory Picco, seeking additional details was not immediately returned.More

January 26, 2012

LAPD tries new policies to cut costly, dangerous traffic crashes

LAPD officers are involved in an average of one traffic crash a day — they cost taxpayers millions of dollars a year and in some cases result in serious injury or death to other drivers.

At any given moment in Los Angeles, scores of police cars are out on the streets — either rushing to calls for help or prowling around in search of trouble.More

January 25, 2012

Pinkberry Founder Charged with Assault

LOS ANGELES – One of the founders of the Pinkberry yogurt stores is scheduled to be arraigned Feb. 6 for allegedly beating a transient with a tire iron, breaking his arm and causing several lacerations to his head, the District Attorney’s office announced.

Young Lee, 47 (dob 9-6-64), was arrested Monday on a felony complaint for arrest warrant filed Dec. 28, 2011 by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office. Lee was released on $60,000 bail.More

January 24, 2012

Tropicana Faces Potential Fraud Lawsuit over All Natural OJ

San Francisco, CA: A federal consumer fraud class action lawsuit has been filed against the manufacture of Tropicana orange juice alleging that the claims that the beverage is "100% pure and natural" is not the case.

The lawsuit, filed by California resident Angelena Lewis, claims that "While Tropicana claims that 'making Tropicana orange juice is truly an art,' it is far more a science." And, "The resulting product does not taste like fresh squeezed orange juice." More

January 23, 2012

ACLU Lawsuit Charges Los Angeles County Sheriff with Condoning Pattern of Deputy-on-Inmate Violence

Complaint Alleges High-Level Staff Knew Gangs of Deputies Beat Inmates and Condoned Cover-Ups

LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca and his top commanders condoned a long-standing, widespread pattern of violence by deputies against inmates in the county jails, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Southern California (ACLU/SC) charge in a federal class-action lawsuit filed today.More

January 20, 2011

USC and Stafon Johnson settle lawsuit

LOS ANGELES -- Former USC running back Stafon Johnson's lawsuit against the school and a former employee alleging negligence in the weight room has been settled, USC announced Wednesday.More

January 19, 2011

Plaintiffs allege 'gruesome conditions' at Lap-Band clinics

Two women who formerly worked at surgery centers associated with the 1-800-Lap-Band ad campaign also allege that executives covered up mistakes that contributed to a patient's death.

Workers at weight-loss surgery centers affiliated with the 1-800-GET-THIN ad campaign persuaded patients to have medically unnecessary surgeries and billed insurance companies for procedures that were never performed, a new lawsuit alleges.More

January 17, 2011

Civil rights attorney calls on LA County authorities to investigate officer misconduct

An attorney representing four Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies in a discrimination lawsuit is asking authorities to investigate new allegations that have surfaced during the proceedings. A news conference was held this morning in Beverly Hills.More

January 16, 2012

Deputy's lawsuit against county in Mel Gibson case to proceed

A lawsuit filed against the county by the deputy who arrested Mel Gibson for drunken driving and endured an anti-Semitic rant by the actor can go to trial, but not on a claim of retaliation, a judge ruled today.More

January 13, 2012

Negligence led to USC weightlifting injury, court papers claim

An expert consultant hired by attorneys for former USC running back Stafon Johnson says in new court papers that mistakes by one of the athlete's coaches contributed to the young man's on-campus weightlifting mishap.More

January 10, 2012

Children's Chairs and Stools Recalled by Elegant Gifts Mart Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.More

January 9, 2011

CA Consumer Protection Lawyer: Actress Sues IMDb for $1M Over Age Exposure

Los Angeles, CA (CA Consumer Protection Lawyer News) — Age is everything when it comes to Hollywood, which is why an actress has sued the IMDb for $1 million, after her age was revealed on its online database. The lawsuit, which was filed last month under the name "Jane Doe," has now ignited a debate about ageism and privacy in Hollywood, reports California consumer protection lawyer Eric Grover of Keller Grover LLP.More

January 6, 2012

IKEA Recalls to Repair High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.More

January 5, 2011

Woman sues Honda in unlikely place: small claims

TORRANCE, Calif. (AP) — A Los Angeles woman who expected her hybrid Honda Civic to be a high-mileage machine wants the automaker to pay for not delivering the 50 mpg it promised. But rather than being one of thousands in a class-action lawsuit, she took her case Tuesday to small claims court.

Experts said Heather Peters has a better chance of winning her case in a court with more relaxed standards and could get a payout many times higher than the few hundred dollars offered to class-action plaintiffs.More

January 3, 2011

'Beverly Hillbillies' actress Donna Douglas wins lawsuit against Mattel over Barbie doll

he Beverly Hillbillies actress Donna Douglas won a lawsuit against Mattel and CBS Consumer Products over a Barbie doll that used her likeness. She claimed that the companies used her likeness and photograph without her permission to make and promote the doll.More

January 2, 2012

Blue Shield to pay $2M to settle lawsuit with LA

Blue Shield of California says it has agreed to pay $2 million to settle a lawsuit with the city of Los Angeles that alleged the provider wrongly dropped policyholders after they became ill and other unfair business practices.

The insurer's spokesman Steve Shivinsky said Wednesday that they settled the suit brought in 2008 to avoid the ongoing costs of litigation. Blue Shield did not accept blame in the settlement.More

December 30, 2011

Madeline Bed Canopy Recalled by Pottery Barn Kids Due to Impact Hazard

December 29, 2011

$17.8M awarded in Marine jet crash lawsuit

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 28 (UPI) -- A federal judge ordered the U.S. Marine Corps to pay $17.8 million for the 2008 crash of a fighter jet into a San Diego home that killed four people.

U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Miller made the award after considering three days of testimony from members of the victims' family and evidence submitted by attorneys for the federal government, the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday.More

December 27, 2011

E-Z-GO Recalls Golf Cars, Shuttles and Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard

Name of Product: TXT golf cars, Cushman shuttle vehicles and Bad Boy off-road utility vehiclesMore

December 27, 2011

Strip of beach front could face liquidation sale in a long-running bankruptcy case

GALVESTON — A strip of beach in front of Galveston's seawall, which generated controversy and litigation for years, might be headed for a liquidation sale to satisfy creditors in a long-running bankruptcy case.

Sonya Porretto, who with her mother, Rosemarie Porretto, owns the land between Sixth and 27th streets, in 2009 filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which protects debtors from creditors as they attempt to reorganize their finances.More

December 23, 2011

Man's lawsuit claims deputies beat him for no reason

A Lancaster man has filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies alleging he was repeatedly punched and falsely arrested outside Antelope Valley Hospital eight months ago.

Marco Chiclana alleges that he arrived at the hospital on April 2 after being told that his father, who was recovering from open heart surgery, was demanding to leave against his doctor's wishes. In an effort to pursuade his father to stay, hospital security advised Chiclana and his family to call 911, according to the lawsuit.

December 22, 2011

FAA Issues Final Rule on Pilot Fatigue

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acting Administrator Michael Huerta today announced a sweeping final rule that overhauls commercial passenger airline pilot scheduling to ensure pilots have a longer opportunity for rest before they enter the cockpit.

"This is a major safety achievement," said Secretary LaHood. "We made a promise to the traveling public that we would do everything possible to make sure pilots are rested when they get in the cockpit. This new rule raises the safety bar to prevent fatigue."More

December 21, 2011

Toasters Recalled by Hamilton Beach Due to Fire Hazard

Name of Product: Hamilton Beach(r) classic chrome 2-slice toastersMore

December 20, 2011

American Apparel settles employee disability discrimination lawsuit

American Apparel will pay $60,000 and provide better training to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by a garment worker who was fired by the Los Angeles-based company after returning from medical leave for cancer treatment, employment regulators said Monday.More

December 16, 2011

Tenants File Lawsuit Against Owners of Downtown Hotel

Attorneys at the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles and Steptoe & Johnson, LLP yesterday announced that they have filed a lawsuit against the owners of a downtown hotel on behalf of displaced tenants and the Los Angeles Community Action Network.

The attorneys claim the owners of the Huntington Hotel—Rodney Goldberg and Richard Stromberg—evicted a majority of the existing low-income tenants after they bought the building in September 2010. The long-troubled building at 752 S. Main St. has been the subject of similar litigation under prior ownership.More

December 15, 2011

Indian newlyweds' parents sue over US crash

LOS ANGELES — The parents of a young Indian newlywed couple who died in a tourist helicopter crash near Las Vegas last week are suing the chopper company involved for negligence, lawyers said Wednesday.

The deaths of Lovish Bhanot, 28, and his new wife Anupama Bhola, 26, was "every family's worst nightmare," said attorney Gary Robb after filing papers in Clark County District Court in Nevada.More

December 14, 2011

Shield Healthcare Pays $5 Million to Resolve 'Whistleblower' Lawsuit Alleging It Overbilled Medi-Cal Program for Incontinence Supplies

Santa Ana, California – Shield Healthcare, a medical supply provider based in Santa Clarita, has paid the United States and the State of California a total of $5 million to resolve a "whistleblower" lawsuit alleging that the company submitted inflated bills to California's Medicaid program, Medi-Cal.More

December 13, 2011

Children's Pajamas Recalled by Bella Bliss Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

December 9, 2011

FLORES v. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Appellant filed a government claim for the alleged wrongful death of her 35-year-old daughter, Maria G. Flores (Maria), based on the purported negligence of emergency room physicians on September 19 and 20, 2005. After her claim was denied, appellant sued the County and later amended her complaint to add the allegation that from 1986 onward, other County physicians failed to give Maria a vaccination that would have prevented her death from the infection that ultimately caused it. We agree with the trial court that appellant's new allegations were not fairly reflected in her government claim, and affirm summary judgment.

FLORES v. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
MARIA FLORES, Plaintiff and Appellant,
v.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, Defendant and Respondent.
No. B224903.
Court of Appeals of California, Second District, Division Two.

Filed December 6, 2011.

Law Office of Steven W. O'Reilly and Steven W. O'Reilly for Plaintiff and Appellant.
Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland, Martin Stein, Carolyn Oill, Lillie Hsu; Monroy, Averbuck & Gysler, Jon F. Monroy and Jennifer E. Gysler for Defendant and Respondent.More

December 7, 2011

Parents of Teen Sergio Romero, Killed on Milpas Street, File Civil Suit Against Driver

The family's complaint alleges property damage, personal injury, wrongful death and negligence in the Oct. 7 fatal crash

The family of the Santa Barbara teen who was struck and killed while crossing Milpas Street in October has filed a civil lawsuit against the truck driver.More

December 6, 2011

Botox maker Allergan sued by Las Vegas surgeon

A Las Vegas plastic surgeon has sued Allergan Inc., accusing the Irvine pharmaceutical company of selling its popular wrinkle treatment Botox in large vials and encouraging physicians to unsafely reuse them.

Dr. Julio L. Garcia contends that Allergan sold Botox exclusively in 100-unit vials for several years, even though a typical treatment required just 20 units. The lawsuit, filed Monday in federal court in Los Angeles, said Allergan sales reps encouraged physicians to use the vials on multiple patients, a practice now condemned by health officials.More

December 5, 2011

Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Filed by Corsiglia McMahon & Allard against Child Development Inc. & Trace CDC

Two separate lawsuits allege that the negligent hiring and supervision of accused child molester Keith Woodhouse by San Jose-based Child Development, Inc. and Trace CDC resulted in the sexual molestation of as many as ten young girls under the age of 14.More

December 2, 2011

Rocketfish Battery Case for iPhone 3G/3GS Recalled by Best Buy Due to Fire Hazard

December 1, 2011

Man says Playboy mansion favors women, files class action lawsuit

Is the Playboy Mansion unfair to men? That's the assertion in a class action lawsuit filed against the Playboy facility in the Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles, according to news reports.

Steve Frye is unhappy because at the annual Leather Meets Lace function, he says women were not required to pay the $1,000 price of admission.More

November 28, 2011

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a civil penalty of $180,000 against Evergreen International Airlines

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a civil penalty of $180,000 against Evergreen International Airlines, Inc, of McMinnville, Ore., for allegedly operating aircraft on seven flights in 2009 when the pilots on those flights had not been trained in accordance with the airline's approved training program. More

November 25, 2011

Motion Sensing Wall Switches Recalled by HeathCo due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Name of Product: Heath®/Zenith and WirelessCommand® motion sensing wall switchesMore

November 24, 2011

C.A. Revives Suit Against Deputy Who Shot Fleeing Car Thief

The parents of a 25-year old man killed by a Los Angeles sheriff's deputy as he and his girlfriend were attempting to flee in a stolen truck can pursue a wrongful death claim against the county, the Court of Appeal for this district said yesterday, even though the girlfriend was later convicted of assaulting the officer who fired the fatal shot.More

November 23, 2011

Eva Longoria's restaurant sued by diner

The 'Desperate Housewives' star - who owns a stake of Los Angeles eatery Beso - is to be subjected to a lawsuit after a diner allegedly slipped on the floor and injured herself while celebrating her birthday.

According to legal documents filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Luiza Boyadjian claims when she got up from her chair she "suddenly slipped and fell due to the floor being extremely slippery".More

November 22, 2011

Gary Busey sued for drunkenly tackling woman at Tulsa airport

The actor claims the woman is solely looking for a payday

LOS ANGELES — Tough-guy actor Gary Busey is shooting down a claim that he was a one-man drunken stampede at an Oklahoma airport in May.More

November 20, 2011

Lt John Pike UC Davis Pepper Spray Victims Filing Lawsuit

LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Victims in the Lt John Pike UC Davis Pepper Spray scandal intend to file a lawsuit, claims organizers. Multiple victims of the Lt John Pike Pepper Spray attack were hospitalized. Now Occupy UC Davis reports on its Facebook page that several protesters are set to file a massive civil liberties lawsuit.More

November 18, 2011

Settlement to give disabled persons better access to San Bernardino County courts

A proposed settlement has been reached in a 2006 federal class-action lawsuit filed against San Bernardino County and its courts over accessibility for disabled persons at more than a dozen courthouses.

The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Riverside, claimed that parking, paths of travel, courtrooms, bathrooms and other areas were inaccessible to people with mobility or manual dexterity disabilities.More

November 16, 2011

Cities seek an antidote to medical marijuana

Costly lawsuits do not always succeed, many municipalities have discovered.

Three years ago, Garden Grove enacted a ban on medical marijuana dispensaries.

But the city's crackdown didn't go the way officials planned. Dealing with one marijuana case cost $200,000 in attorney's fees, leaving city leaders with sticker shock. Then they began to wonder whether their ban would even withstand legal challenge, given the contradictory case law.More

November 15, 2011

CPSC Warns High-Powered Magnets and Children Make a Deadly Mix

WASHINGTON, D.C. - An increasing number of incident reports to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) indicate that high-powered magnets continue to be a safety risk to children. From toddlers to teens, children are swallowing these magnets and the consequences are severe.More

November 14, 2011

Baby Dies from Massive Head Trauma Due to Alleged Obstetrical Negligence-Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed

Medical malpractice attorney, Dr. Bruce G. Fagel, files lawsuit on behalf of Seda Kaplanyan and Tigran Gadyan, after their infant, David Gadyan, died from alleged negligence caused by his obstetrician, Kevin Galstyan, MD. The baby died after suffering irreversible and fatal head trauma, consisting of a massive compression fracture and extensive brain bleeding due to Dr. Galstyan's alleged misuse of a pressurized vacuum device used to deliver the infant, according to the lawsuit filed (case number: EC 056867, at Los Angeles County Superior Court.)More

November 11, 2011

Michael Jackson family's civil trial blames AEG in singer's death

Mother and children allege that the entertainment giant heartlessly pressured the star to deliver a comeback tour he was in no shape to take on.

With the conviction this week of Michael Jackson's doctor on an involuntary manslaughter charge, the question of blame in the pop star's death shifts to a new and much wealthier defendant: Los Angeles entertainment behemoth Anschutz Entertainment Group.More

November 9, 2011

Conrad Murray faces lawsuit filed by Michael Jackson's father

A DAY after being convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson, Conrad Murray's legal woes continued today as he faced a civil wrongful death lawsuit filed by the King of Pop's father.More

November 8, 2011

Costa suits settled

Family of father, daughter killed in 2009 crash continue to discuss settlement with La Cañada.

Members of the family of the father and daughter killed in a 2009 runaway big-rig crash in La Cañada Flintridge will receive $3.15 million from the truck driver and state transportation officials to settle civil lawsuits.More

November 7, 2011

Lawsuits aren't hindrance to rising in LAPD ranks

After paying out $38 million in internal harassment and discrimination suits over the last three years, the LAPD is coming under fire for a perceived lack of discipline of command staff targeted in the complaints.

Several supervisors have been promoted, although they were named as defendants in lawsuits that resulted in six- or seven-figure judgments or settlements, according to a review of city and court documents. More

November 4, 2011

Boy Scouts of America Recalls Cub Scout Wind Tech Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard

November 3, 2011

"GIRLS GONE WILD" Founder, Joe Francis, Sues Steve Wynn for Fraud

After an overwhelming victory over Las Vegas casino owner Steve Wynn, Joe Francis has kept his promise to go after Wynn and his coconspirators for the damage that they did to Francis.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Joe Francis, founder of Girls Gone Wild, has filed a multi-million dollar civil lawsuit in United States District Court in Los Angeles against Steve Wynn and the Wynn Las Vegas casino among others, seeking damages for Malicious Prosecution, Abuse of Process, Intentional Misrepresentation, Defamation, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress and Conspiracy. Francis' lawsuit stems from a criminal allegation by Steve Wynn and the Wynn casino that resulted in criminal charges alleging Francis did not pay back a marker drawn in favor of Steve Wynn's casino. Francis was 100% acquitted of any wrong doing in this case and now seeks compensation for the damages he has suffered as a result of Wynn's false allegations against him. More

November 2, 2011

Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Hunting Knife Sets Due to Laceration Hazard

November 1, 2011

Medical Marijuana Advocacy Group Sues Obama Administration

A California medical marijuana advocacy group is taking the Obama administration to court in an effort to halt the Justice Department's assault on marijuana growers and dispensers, the Los Angeles Times reports.More

October 31, 2011

Spin Master Agrees to $1.3 Million Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Aqua Dots and for Selling a Banned Hazardous Substance

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Spin Master, Inc. of Los Angeles, California, and Spin Master Ltd. of Toronto, Canada, ("Spin Master") have agreed to pay a civil penalty of $1,300,000. The penalty agreement has been accepted provisionally by the Commission (5-0).More

October 27, 2011

CPSC Provides Three Steps to a Safe Halloween Celebration

WASHINGTON, D.C. - From a fall resulting in a dislocated shoulder, to an open flame resulting in second degree burns, each year CPSC receives reports of injuries involving Halloween-related costumes, décor, and lighting. These incidents are preventable. Using CPSC's three-step safety check at , consumers can ensure that their fright night fun is not haunted by Halloween injuriesMore

October 26, 2011

Female drivers may be more at risk of injuries, study says

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- If you're a female driver, it's possible you may be at greater risk of serious injury in a car crash.

According to a report written in the American Journal of Public health, female drivers are 47 percent more likely to suffer serious injuries than men.More

October 24, 2011

FAA Proposes $241,200 Civil Penalty Against Streamline Aviation, Inc.

ATLANTA – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $241,200 civil penalty against Streamline Aviation, Inc., of Miami, Fla., for allegedly failing to complete proper repairs and inspections of steel landing gear parts. More

October 21, 2011

Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Re-announce Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds Recall; Strangulation Hazard Posed

October 19, 2011

FAA Awards $2 Million Environmental Grant To San Diego International Airport

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a $2 million grant to San Diego International Airport to reduce the use of conventional fuels at the airport to improve air quality. More

October 18, 2011

LM Import & Export Recalls Toy Cars Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

October 17, 2011

Henry Gordy Agrees to $1,100,000 Civil Penalty For Failure to Report Children's Toy Dart Gun Sets

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Henry Gordy International, Inc. (Henry Gordy), of Plainfield, N.J., has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $1,100,000. The penalty agreement has been provisionally accepted by the Commission (5-0).More

October 14, 2011

Jury Verdict Returned for $48.2 Million Against Johnson & Johnson

Jury Verdict Returned for $48.2 Million Against Johnson & Johnson, Makers of Motrin - Law Offices of Brian D. Witzer Obtains Verdict Against One of the World's Largest Drug CompaniesMore

October 13, 2011

A Fire Safe Home

CPSC and NFPA Urge Consumers to Install Smoke Alarms, Practice a Family Escape Plan
Fire Prevention Week is October 9-15

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) urge consumers to take time during Fire Prevention Week to check their homes for fire risks and to develop and practice a family escape plan. More

October 12, 2011

Nidec Motor Corporation Recalls Pool Pump Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

October 11, 2011

Jury awards LAPD detectives $2.5 million

The three detectives filed suit against the department alleging gender discrimination and retaliation by supervisors.

A jury has awarded three veteran Los Angeles police detectives $2.5 million in a gender discrimination and retaliation lawsuit against their supervisors.More

October 10, 2011

Ballard Designs Recalls Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard

October 7, 2011

Yu Wei Recalls Drop-Side Cribs Sold Exclusively at jcpenney Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards

October 6, 2011

TV and Furniture Tip-Over-Related Deaths and Injuries Not Slowing Down

A child is killed once every two weeks, tens of thousands are injured every year

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In March of this year, an 11 month old died while watching TV with his dad and his 2-year-old sibling. The baby's brother bumped into the furniture holding the TV and the TV fell onto the baby's head and abdomen. Unfortunately, this is not a rare incident. Furniture and TV tip-over incidents are one of the top hidden hazards in the home. Today, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents and caregivers to inspect and anchor furniture and TVs now, in order to protect young children from a preventable tragedy.More

October 5, 2011

Parents Sue Compton Unified School District Over the Death of Their 12 year Old Son

Juan A. Faire, age 12, died during P.E. class last September 2010 at Whaley Jr. High, Compton, California. His parents have filed a lawsuit for wrongful death in the Los Angeles Superior Court.More

October 4, 2011

Britney Spears Nanny Lawsuit Reinstated

A judge today reinstated a $20,000 lawsuit by a former nanny and housekeeper who sued Britney Spears for alleged unpaid wages.

Ferizal Zaltash filed her case in Los Angeles Superior Court in October 2010. She says that Spears, 29, hired her in September 2007, but that she quit after only a month. She claims that Spears owes her for services she rendered.More

September 30, 2011

Little Tikes Expands Recall of Toy Workshop and Tool Sets Due to Choking Hazard

September 28, 2011

Sheen and Warner Bros. settle 'Men' lawsuit

The long battle that pitted actor Charlie Sheen against "Two and a Half Men" creator Chuck Lorre and Warner Bros. Television is finally over.More

September 27, 2011

ZipRealty sued for nearly $18 million in minimum-wage case

California's labor commissioner accuses ZipRealty of failing to pay minimum wages and overtime to hundreds of agents throughout the state.

California's labor commissioner has sued real estate brokerage ZipRealty Inc. for nearly $18 million, including back pay, in her department's largest minimum-wage enforcement action.More

September 26, 2011

Lap Band patient dies

LOS ANGELES – An Orange County, Calif., woman has died after weight-loss surgery at a Los Angeles outpatient clinic, the fifth person to die shortly after Lap-Band procedures at clinics affiliated with the 1-800-GET-THIN advertising campaign since 2009, according to lawsuits, coroner's records and interviews.More

September 23, 2011

Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

September 22, 2011

The SEIU Caves, Settles RICO Lawsuit ASAP

On Thursday, the 2.1 million member Service Employees International Union and Sodexo USA entered into a confidential settlement agreement whereby the SEIU agreed to end its "Clean Up Sodexo" corporate campaign against the company, one of nation's largest food services and facilities with over 120,000 employees.More

September 21, 2011

American Woodcrafters Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due To Fall Hazard

September 20, 2011

Former firefighter awarded $400,000 in retaliation lawsuit

A former county firefighter-mechanic, who said he was retaliated against for testifying against a colleague who was ultimately fired in a sexual harassment investigation, was awarded nearly $400,000.More

September 16, 2011

Target, Select Brands Recall Chefmate Blender Due to Laceration Hazard

September 15, 2011

Home Fires Prompt Dehumidifier Recall Reannouncement from LG Electronics

More Than One Million Dollars in Property Damage Linked to Goldstar and Comfort-Aire Dehumidifiers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Co., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is urging consumers to check if they have recalled Goldstar or Comfort-Aire dehumidifiers. The firm is re-announcing the recall of about 98,000 of the dangerous dehumidifiers that pose a serious fire and burn hazard, and are believed to be responsible for more than one million dollars in property damage.More

September 13, 2011

Weehoo Recalls Bike Trailers Due to Fall and Crash Hazards

September 12, 2011

Parolee files claim, alleging El Monte police beat him

A 35-year-old parolee has filed a claim against the city of El Monte and its Police Department alleging that he has lost much of his eyesight after he was beaten by officers.More

September 8, 2011

Runaway big rig driver gets prison in deadly crash

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — A trucker convicted of involuntary manslaughter in a runaway big-rig crash that took the lives of a man and his daughter was sentenced Thursday to seven years and four months in state prison.

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge made the final ruling for Marcos Costa, 46, after hearing lengthy statements from friends and relatives of the victims George and Angelina Posca.More

September 7, 2011

Family of woman who died 3 days after Lap-Band surgery file lawsuit

The family of a Lawndale woman who died three days after undergoing Lap-Band surgery is suing the clinic and physicians involved in her care, as well as the 1 800 GET THIN marketing campaign that they allege directed her to the clinic, according to court records.More

September 6, 2011

LED Night Lights Recalled by Camsing Global Due to Burn Hazard

September 5, 2011

Pacific Cycle Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us

September 2, 2011

FAA Proposes $298,500 Civil Penalty Against Capital Cargo International Airlines

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $298,500 civil penalty against Capital Cargo International Airlines, Inc. (CCIA) of Orlando, Fla., for allegedly operating eight Boeing 727 aircraft when the aircraft were not in compliance with federal aviation regulations.More

August 26, 2011

Lawsuit filed against surfboard manufacturer

LOS ANGELES -- Surfboard manufacturers have a number of concerns - heavy competition, expensive shipping and employees who occasionally like to slip out early when there's a good break.

Product-liability lawsuits typically aren't one of their worries.More

August 25, 2011

Lawyer: Fullerton police to face new lawsuit

A lawyer representing a man wrongly accused of attacking a police officer and later acquitted said he will file a federal lawsuit against the Fullerton Police Department.

Garo Mardirossian said the lawsuit will allege officers violated client Veth Mam's civil rights and falsified police reports.More

August 24, 2011

Match.com Agrees to Screen for Sex Offenders to Settle Lawsuit

Finding your mate online is about to get a little safer. Match.com, the Internet dating site, has agreed to conduct background checks on its members in order to settle a lawsuit brought by 54-year-old Carole Markin, who was raped by a man she met on the dating site. The man, 67-year-old, Alan Wurtzel had six prior convictions for sexual offenses.More

August 23, 2011

CVS Pharmacy Agrees to Settle $2 Million Consumer Lawsuit

LOS ANGELES – CVS Pharmacy agreed to settle a $2 million consumer protection lawsuit alleging that the company overcharged customers for sale items and engaged in misleading advertising.More

August 22, 2011

L.A. Times employees settle lawsuit over stock ownership plan for $32 million

A group of former and current Los Angeles Times employees settled a federal lawsuit against GreatBanc Trust, the trustee for Tribune Co.'s employee stock ownership plan, for $32 million.

The employees contended that the leveraged buyout that resulted in creation of the ownership plan violated federal pension law.More

August 19, 2011

CVS pays $2 million to settle overcharging lawsuit

CVS will pay $2 million to settle a consumer protection lawsuit brought by the district attorneys of Riverside and two other counties, accusing the company of overcharging customers for discounted items and engaging in misleading advertising, it was announced today.More

August 18, 2011

David Carradine's widow settles wrongful death suit

LOS ANGELES - David Carradine's widow has reached a settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit filed against a French company handling the actor's final film, court records show.More

August 17, 2011

Man claims Motrin turned his life into a nightmare

The over-the-counter pain reliever Motrin turned the life of a healthy Honduran teenager in a matter of days into a nightmare in which his skin began falling off and his strength was sapped by an often deadly disorder, an attorney told a jury Tuesday.More

August 16, 2011

Claim filed in police abuse case

FULLERTON, Calif.-- The family of a Fullerton, Calif., homeless man who died after an altercation with six police officers has filed a claim with the city, officials say.

An attorney representing the parents of Kelly Thomas, a schizophrenic homeless man who died five days after a struggle with Fullerton police officers, filed the claim Thursday, indicating their intention to file a civil lawsuit, the Los Angeles Times reported.More

August 15, 2011

L.A. Times Sued by David Strick Over Photo Copyright

Veteran Hollywood photographer David Strick has sued The Los Angeles Times over photo copyright, citing more than 500 violations of the rights to using his work, TheWrap has learned.

Ed Greenberg, an attorney for the photographer, told TheWrap that each infringement could come with an award for as much as $150,000. More

August 12, 2011

Lawsuit over Dr. Phil's naked man dismissed

An Irvine woman's lawsuit against talk-show therapist "Dr. Phil" over the surprise appearance of a naked man on a spinoff show has been dismissed.

Shirley Rae Dieu and another woman had sought monetary damages stemming from their 2007 appearance on an episode of "The Dr. Phil House," claiming they were traumatized by the incident.More

August 11, 2011

Arguments under way in abuse trial of LA doctor

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Similarities in the accounts of sexual abuse from 11 patients show they are telling the truth about being assaulted by the physician son of Bermuda's former leader, a prosecutor told jurors Wednesday.

Prosecutors claim the attacks took place over five years at three Los Angeles clinics owned by Kevin Antario Brown. The women were given inappropriate breast or pelvic exams for unrelated complaints like lightheadedness, flulike symptoms and an ankle injury, Deputy District Attorney Ann-Marie Wise said in closing arguments.More

August 10, 2011

Judge Rules Harley Bikers May Proceed with Overheating and Burn Lawsuit Against Harley Davidson

Valencia, CA (OPENPRESS) August 11, 2011 -- A Federal Court Judge has denied a Harley Davidson motion to dismiss Harley bikers' claims for fraudulent and unfair business practices, violations of Consumers Legal Remedies Act (CLRA), and unjust enrichment. A class action lawsuit may now go forward against Harley Davidson alleging certain Harley motorcycle engines produce severe, and excessive heat causing burn injuries and clothing to catch on fire.More

August 9, 2011

Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer Recovers $950,000 for Southern California Man Injured in Freeway Crash

Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) August 09, 2011

The Los Angeles personal injury law firm of Banafsheh, Danesh & Javid, P.C., has secured a $950,000 settlement on behalf of a 53-year-old man who suffered career-ending back, neck and shoulder injuries in powerful rear-end collision on the I-105 freeway.More

August 8, 2011

Objection! Lawsuit Slams Temp Lawyers

An increasingly contentious lawsuit by a former client against law firm McDermott Will & Emery LLP is putting a spotlight on the legal industry's widespread use of itinerant "contract" attorneys who review documents for lower hourly wages.More

August 5, 2011

Jesusita Fire Victims File Lawsuit Against STIHL Tool Company, Two Santa Barbara Stores

The manufacturer, whose tools two local contractors were using the day the blaze started, is accused of failing to warn users of the potential for ignition

More than 70 people affected by the May 2009 Jesusita Fire are listed on a lawsuit against the company that manufactures the power tools thought to have caused the fire.More

August 4, 2011

SoCal doctor gives up license after patient death

LOS ANGELES -- A Southern California doctor has surrendered his license after his patient died in an Inglewood home that served as a medical clinic.

The Medical Board of California said Thursday that Dr. Roberto Bonilla gave up his license voluntarily after being convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the June 2008 death of 30-year-old Osvaldo Hernandez.More

August 3, 2011

LA supervisors to pay $650K to settle lawsuit

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The L.A. County Board of Supervisors has agreed to pay $650,000 to settle a lawsuit charging that deputies used excessive force against a couple in Compton.More

August 2, 2011

Bell sues its former city attorney, claiming faulty legal advice

The city of Bell filed a malpractice lawsuit against its former city attorney and his two law firms Thursday, alleging that they were given faulty legal advice.

The suit contends that attorney Edward Lee provided legal advice that allowed Bell officials -- including former city Administrator Robert Rizzo and City Council members -- to receive extraordinary salaries and benefits. The suit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, also alleges that Lee gave the city poor advice regarding a variety of subjects, including business license fees and loans that Rizzo gave to employees. More

August 1, 2011

Inmate says deputies stomped on him

Five Orange County deputies beat and stomped his head and back, according to complaint filed in federal court.

SANTA ANA – Derek Anthony Salazar says he knew trouble was coming when he saw the jail deputies put on white protective gloves.More

July 30, 2011

Former LAX policewoman awarded nearly $1 million for gender discrimination

A woman who was formerly a Los Angeles Airport police lieutenant has been awarded nearly $1 million in a gender discrimination case by a jury this week.More

July 28, 2011

Mother Of Blind Man Killed On Metro Blue Line Asks For $15 Million Compensation

An attorney for the mother of a blind Compton man killed when he mistook a gap between Blue Line trains for a door recommended today that a jury order the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to compensate her with $15 million.More

July 27, 2011

L.A. County supervisors OK new vicious dog ordinance

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved an ordinance that allows animal control officers more leeway in determining whether a dog is vicious and can be euthanized.More

July 26, 2011

Jury awards $1M to boy in LA drug sting case

LOS ANGELES—A jury awarded $1 million in damages Monday to a now-14-year-old boy who participated in a drug sting at the request of three former administrators at his Los Angeles Unified middle school.More

July 25, 2011

NFL sued over players' brain injuries

Helmet company also named in suit alleging negligence

LOS ANGELES—An attorney for retired National Football League players says their suit against the league and its official helmet manufacturer, which alleges they concealed information about concussions, is as much about raising awareness of brain injuries as winning compensation for the affected players.More

July 22, 2011

Jude Law sues News International over phone hacking

Jude Law has alleged that the News of the World hacked mobile phones belonging to him and his assistant, possibly paving the way for a US trial.

The actor claims that his phone, along with the phone of assistant Ben Jackson were targeted after they arrived at New York's JFK airport.More

July 21, 2011

MALLORY ANNE HARTT V THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

This is an action filed as a wrongful death claim arising out of an accident on a road in the Deane Dana Friendship Park on March 24, 2008. The decedent, one Steven Hartt ("Hartt"), a retired police officer, was riding his bicycle in the park which is located in an area of the Palos Verde Peninsula containing hills and an upper and lower portion. The accident occurred on a road which connects the upper and lower areas of the park.More

July 20, 2011

Los Angeles cyclists gain anti-harassment protection

Spurred by the experiences of two new bicycle enthusiasts, the Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday approved a historic measure that would allow cyclists to sue motorists who harass them.More

July 18, 2011

Murray Claims MJ Self-Administered Drugs

Michael Jackson's doctor claims he self-administered the drugs that dead him.

Dr. Conrad Murray is allurement a adjudicator to bandy out a blameworthy afterlife accusation filed by the 'Thriller' singer's father, Joe, claiming Jackson is amenable for his own death.More

July 16, 2011

Paris Hilton's brother Barron ordered to pay $4.9M to gas station attendant he struck drunk driving

LOS ANGELES - Paris Hilton's eldest brother must pay $4.9 million to a gas station attendant he struck with a Mercedes-Benz shortly before a drunken driving arrest in 2008, the victim's lawyer revealed Friday.More

July 15, 2011

O.C. parents sue doctor after sons overdose on prescription drugs

Riley Russo and Ryan Winter, both 20, died after abusing the powerful narcotic Opana and the anti-anxiety drug Xanax. The physician, Lisa Tseng, has now been linked to 10 overdose deaths.

Lisa Tseng, who operates a medical practice out of a strip mall near the 60… (Irfan Khan, Los Angeles Times)
July 09, 2011|By Lisa Girion, Los Angeles Times
The parents of two young Orange County men who died of overdoses filed lawsuits Friday alleging that a Rowland Heights physician acted like a drug dealer in selling prescriptions to their sons.More

June 13, 2011

Fatal crash triggers suit

Deadly July 4 crash leads to lawsuit; 18 plaintiffs cited, including witnesses

The family of the woman killed in a freak car crash during the Fourth of July fireworks display last year filed a wrongful-death lawsuit Tuesday against the city, county, operator of the mall where the show was held and other businesses.More

July 12, 2011

Beverly Hills Hotel Sued for Harassment

Five former employees are suing the Beverly Hills Hotel, its former general manager and another employee for alleged misconduct, which they say involved sexual harassment and racial discrimination.

At the center of the suit, which was filed in LA Superior Court Wednesday, is Alberto del Hoyo, who retired as the hotel's general manager last week for reasons apparently unrelated to the claims against him.More

July 11, 2011

Suicide victim's mother wins right to sue former husband over daughter's death

In 2005, Deborah Kincaid called her estranged husband for an uncomfortable conversation.

With the police listening in, she accused Jeffrey Kincaid of sexually abusing her daughter, Shannon, who was 11 when the couple married. When she asked why he had abused the girl, he said he didn't remember the abuse but continued on an enigmatic aside.More

July 8, 2011

BART will pay $1.3 million to Oscar Grant III's mother

The unarmed man was killed when Officer Johannes Mehserle mistakenly pulled out his pistol instead of his Taser during a confrontation on an Oakland train station platform on New Year's Day in 2009.More

July 7, 2011

Anesthesia Malpractice Lawsuit Results in $2.25M Verdict

A California jury has awarded $2.25 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit filed against a medical center and an anesthesiologist who allegedly let the plaintiff go too deep under, resulting in a brain injury due to lack of oxygen. More

July 6, 2011

Target pays $160,000 to disabled worker

Superstore retailer Target Corp. has agreed to pay $160,000 to settle federal allegations that it discriminated against an Orange County worker with cerebral palsy.
The case involved the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which accused Target of sharply cutting the hours of employee Jeremy Schott and failing to make reasonable accommodations for his disability. Target did not admit any wrongdoing as part of the settlement.More

July 5, 2011

Los Angeles Bicycling Groups Demand Safer Streets

Bicycling groups from around Los Angeles gathered Thursday morning to demand Culver City Police Department to conduct a "thorough and unbiased investigation" of an incident two weeks ago involving a group of bicyclists dubbed the "Midnight Ridazz" and an alleged drunk driver. More

June 30, 2011

Ex-carwash worker wins $80,000 lawsuit over labor violations

A former Los Angeles carwash worker has won an $80,000 lawsuit charging that his ex-employers forced him for years to show up for work early in the morning but barred him from clocking in until hours later.More

June 28, 2011

Six Dead-Twenty-Eight Unaccounted For in Amtrak Crash

According to authorities, and the Los Angeles Times, six people have been confirmed dead and twenty-eight are still unaccounted for in the Amtrak train crash that happened in the Nevada desert en route to Emeryville, California.

The Amtrak train crash occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. Friday between the California Zephyr passenger train, and a tractor-trailer. The big rig truck versus train accident, occurred at a remote highway crossing approximately 70 miles east of Reno.More

June 27, 2011

Celebs play high-stakes poker in Beverly Hills hotels, lawsuits say

Los Angeles (CNN) -- Celebrities who won big money in secret high-stakes poker games at Beverly Hills luxury hotels were paid with funds stolen from investors who had been lured into an illegal Ponzi scheme, a series of federal lawsuits contends.More

June 24, 2011

Lawsuits say Lutheran church knew about sex abuse

LOS ANGELES—Three men have filed Los Angeles lawsuits claiming Lutheran church leaders knew a Bell Gardens pastor was a pedophile but tried to cover it up and silence the victims.More

June 23, 2011

Suit accuses Lancaster and Palmdale of racial bias in Section 8 crackdown

Plaintiffs, including the NAACP, allege that the cities are trying to run low-income minorities out of town by conducting 'compliance checks' that can result in families losing their federal housing benefits.More

June 21, 2011

Anthem settles suit involving 120K policyholders

LOS ANGELES—Anthem Blue Cross has agreed to settle a lawsuit that accused the health insurer of manipulating policies and forcing California patients into higher deductible policies with fewer benefits.More

June 20, 2011

The former talk show host was hit with a lawsuit relating to a blaze that damaged a Malibu home she rented last year.

Ricki Lake has been alleged to be a fire starter.

The television personality has been sued, TMZ reports, in Los Angeles County Superior County court by Hovsep Kousouyan, who alleges the former talk show host burnt down his Malibu home last year.More

June 17, 2011

LOPEZ v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES

LORENA LOPEZ, Plaintiff and Appellant,
v.
CITY OF LOS ANGELES, Defendant and Respondent.

No. B219499.

Court of Appeals of California, Second District, Division Eight.

Filed June 13, 2011.

Arnold & Porter, James S. Blackburn, Tricia A. Cross and Ryan O. McMonagle for Plaintiff and Appellant.
Carmen A. Trutanich, City Attorney, Michael L. Claessens, Assistant City Attorney, Amy Jo Field and Lisa S. Berger, Deputy City Attorneys, for Defendant and Respondent.More

June 15, 2011

Charlie Sheen: What His Court Loss Means for the $100 Million Lawsuit

Talk about not winning.

Now that a Los Angeles Superior Court judge has declined to exercise jurisdiction over Charlie Sheen's $100 million lawsuit against Warner Bros. and Two and a Half Men co-creator Chuck Lorre, the case will likely be confined to a private arbitration. But it's certainly not over.More

June 14, 2011

Model sues after suffering knee injury during trampoline photoshoot at Playboy Mansion

It's not easy being a Playboy model: there's the catfights, the competition among all the other girls and the endless photo shoots.

Then there are the requests such as 'can you jump on a trampoline while I photograph you?'More

June 13, 2011

San Diego to Pay $1.8M for Motorcycle Accident that Killed El Cajon Man

San Diego, CA — The family of a motorcyclist who died in an accident at a notorious intersection near Little Italy has reached a $1.8 million settlement with the city of San Diego, reported Sign On San Diego.More

June 10, 2011

Two lawsuits challenge Los Angeles' lottery plan for medical marijuana dispensaries

Los Angeles' latest plan — to hold a lottery to allow 100 medical marijuana dispensaries to operate — meets resistance from shop owners, who say they've followed all the rules yet still face closure.More

June 9, 2011

Beverly Hills Hotel Sued for Harassment

Five former employees are suing the Beverly Hills Hotel, its former general manager and another employee for alleged misconduct, which they say involved sexual harassment and racial discrimination.More

June 8, 2011

San Diego pays $1.8 million for traffic death

City attorney cites delay in improving dangerous intersection

SAN DIEGO — The city of San Diego is paying a $1.8 million settlement in a wrongful-death lawsuit after it failed to install a $3,000 traffic signal at an accident-prone intersection near Little Italy for 12 years.More

June 7, 2011

Lloyd's of London Sues to Void $17.5M Award to Michael Jackson Estate

Even in death, Michael Jackson's legal troubles aren't over.

Insurance company Lloyd's of London filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court Monday, saying that it doesn't owe the Michael Jackson Estate $17.5 million, because Jackson misrepresented himself, according to court documents obtained by TheWrap.More

June 6, 2011

Four Bus Collision in Commerce Injures Eight Passengers

Four buses collided Thursday afternoon in a chain reaction crash according to the California Highway Patrol website. The chain collision bus crash is also reported at paloverdevalleybus.com. Authorities believe the I-5 chain reaction collision was caused by a car that slowed in front of the first bus. Bus accident attorney, Michael Ehline, knows this area of the I-5, and he stated it is not uncommon for cars to stop quickly, and without warning.More

June 3, 2011

Monterey Park Parents Sue State Over Daughter's Death

A lawsuit has been filed against the state and the city of El Monte by the parents of a teenager who was struck and killed by a truck last year on the Pomona (60) Freeway after officers allegedly ignored pleas to help her get home.More

June 2, 2011

Irvine man accused of murder in crash that killed cheerleader

Austin Jeffrey Farley, 26, pleads not guilty in the death of Ashton Sweet, 14, who was killed over Memorial Day weekend as she rode home from a party with friends.More

June 1, 2011

Hearing delayed for man who allegedly tossed woman onto freeway off-ramp in Santa Fe Springs

NORWALK - The pretrial hearing Tuesday of a West Covina man accused of beating and tossing a female passenger from his car was continued until June 23.More

May 31, 2011

Man fired while wrongfully jailed part of suit against county

Locked up 9 days — and innocent

A case of mistaken identity landed a Port Hueneme man in the Ventura County jail for nine days last year, despite his repeated protests to a number of officers and a judge that they had the wrong man.More

May 28, 2011

Staples Center Arena faces massive lawsuit after toddler plunges to his death

Staples Center Arena was slapped with a lawsuit today stemming from an incident in which toddler fell from a luxury box following a 2010 Laker's match-up. In the wrongful death action, the child's family is seeking compensation from the owner of the Staples Center, Anshutz Entertainment Group (AEG). The pleadings also name L.A. Arena Company as a co-defendant as it manages and operates the arena.More

May 26, 2011

California Supreme Court addresses legal deadlines for tobacco lawsuits

Smokers may sue the tobacco industry once they develop a disease like lung cancer, even if they suffered different smoking-related ailments years earlier, the California Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday.More

May 25, 2011

Stow's family files suit against Dodgers

The family of Bryan Stow, a San Francisco Giants fan who suffered devastating injuries after an assault at Dodger Stadium, has filed suit against the Dodgers and team owner Frank McCourt, the Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday. The suit alleges that team cutbacks in security and outdated light fixtures in the parking lot contributed to the attack.More

May 24, 2011

Bakersfield man receives $5.7 million settlement for oilfield accident

A $5.7 million settlement has been reached for a Bakersfield man who suffered severe injuries in a 2009 oilfield accident.

The money should cover future costs for rehabilitation and lost income for Darrell Wilson, attorney Timothy Lemucchi said Friday.More

May 23, 2011

$20 Million Lawsuit Alleges 'A-List Celebrity' Gave Sexual Partner Herpes

A $20 million lawsuit filed in California claims an unnamed "A-list male" celebrity deliberately gave his sexual partner herpes.

"As a carnivorous plant lures unsuspecting victims with veiled deceit, so too did the defendant in the case," states the complaint filed in Los Angeles County on Wednesday by attorney Keith M. Davidson. It alleges that the "celebrity of substantial fame intentionally wielded his influence, money and notoriety to attract his prey."More

May 21, 2011

Family awarded $2.1 million in park death case

A Kern County jury awarded $2.1 million Friday to the mother and two daughters of a man who was killed in 2008 when a city parks worker drove over him as he rested on the grass at Jefferson Park.

The verdict followed more than two full days of deliberation and several days of sometimes emotional testimony from family members of Armando Morataya, who was 54 at the time of his death.More

May 19, 2011

$9 million? $350,000? How much to get run over and killed?

One guy says $9 million. The other: $350,000, maybe $450,000.

Actual damages to be awarded to the family of a Bakersfield man killed by a city parks worker in 2008, however, will be decided by a dozen other people -- the jury -- who began deliberations late Wednesday afternoon.More

May 18, 2011

Deputy's DUI crash settled for $4.75 million

An Anaheim man critically injured when an on-duty Los Angeles County sheriff's detective who had been drinking slammed into his car will receive $4.75 million under terms of a settlement approved by L.A. County supervisors Tuesday.More

May 17, 2011

Nicollette Sheridan lawsuit gets trial

Nicollette Sheridan's Desperate Housewives lawsuit is going to trial.

Last year, the actress filed legal papers against show creator Marc Cherry and broadcasters ABC in which she alleged she suffered assault and battery, gender violence and wrongful termination. Sheridan insists she was a "model employee" up until she left the TV show in 2009, when her character Edie Britt was killed off. She alleges Cherry hit her across the face when they disagreed over a script in September 2008 and she found him difficult to work with.More

May 16, 2011

Legionnella Bacteria Found in Playboy Mansion Hot Tub After 200 Were Sickened

Holmby Hills, CA — The presence of Legionella bacteria was confirmed in a whirlpool spa at the Playboy Mansion by the Los Angeles County Health Department, who launched an investigation after hundreds of people fell ill after attending or working a party at the ionic mansion last month, reported KTLA.More

May 13, 2011

Run over by a city worker -- what should damage award be?

No dollar amount has yet been publicly discussed in a civil suit regarding the July 2008 death of a Bakersfield man run over by a city worker in Jefferson Park.More

May 11, 2011

Court: Smokers Can Sue Tobacco Companies Over New Illnesses

On Thursday, the California Supreme Court unanimously ruled that smokers can sue tobacco companies after being diagnosed with a disease such as lung cancer, even if the smoker experienced other smoking-related illnesses years earlier, the Los Angeles Times reports (Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 5/6).More

May 10, 2011

Zachary Champommier's Mother Files $10 Million Wrongful Death Suit

The mother of 18-year-old Zachary Champommier filed a lawsuit Friday asking for $10 million in damages for the fatal shooting of her son by off-duty officers in the parking lot behind Chipotle Mexican Grill last June 24.More

May 9, 2011

Flood of lawsuits by LAPD officers costs the city millions

t least 17 officers have won million-dollar-plus jury verdicts or settlements from the city in the last decade in lawsuits involving accusations of sexual harassment, racial discrimination, retaliation and other workplace injustices.

Robert Hill did not join the Los Angeles Police Department to become a millionaire. And yet, that's what happened in September when city officials cut the veteran cop and his lawyer a check for nearly $4 million.More

May 5, 2011

LA County to pay $207,000 to injured psych patient

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors agreed Tuesday to pay a nearly $207,000 settlement to a psychiatric patient who jumped out of a hospital window and suffered permanent brain injury.More

May 4, 2011

Katherine Jackson To Manage Wrongful Death Case Filed By Her Husband Joe

A judge presiding over Katherine Jackson's negligence lawsuit against AEG Live said today she will also manage a case filed by the late King of Pop's father.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Yvette Palazuelos's ruling on Monday does not consolidate the cases into one, but does mean that Joe Jackson's case will no longer be heard by a separate judge.More

May 3, 2011

Allergan ordered to pay $212 million in Botox brain-injury lawsuit

A federal jury rules against the Irvine company in a suit filed by a Virginia man who claimed that use of the drug left him severely disabled.

Botox-maker Allergan Inc. was ordered by a federal court jury to pay $212 million to a Virginia man who alleged that use of the drug left him severely disabled.More

May 2, 2011

California Is One of the Deadliest States for Pedestrians

Although pedestrian fatalities have actually been on the decline over the last decade, the number is still disturbingly high.

Motor vehicle collisions involving pedestrians can happen in an instant: when a pedestrian steps off the curb, drivers inattentive to the crossing have only moments to react. Although pedestrian fatalities have actually been on the decline over the last decade, the number is still disturbingly high.More

April 29, 2011

Jury finds for Shell in benzene wrongful death case

April 15 (Westlaw Journals) - A Los Angeles jury has found for Shell Oil Co. in a case brought by the family of a man who claimed that he died from leukemia stemming from his exposure to benzene in the company's products, according to an attorney representing the company. More

April 28, 2011

Dodgers Settle Suit with Man Who Suffered Broken Neck During Game

The Dodgers and a fan who sued the team over a broken neck suffered when drunken man fell on him from an upper deck have settled their lawsuit, an attorney for the injured man told a judge Tuesday.More

April 27, 2011

'General Hospital' Lawsuit Claims ABC Shortchanged Creators

ABC enraged soap fans recently by canceling long-running shows All My Children and One Life to Live. Now the network has been sued by the heirs of the creators of General Hospital, who claim they have been stiffed on revenue from TV's longest-running daytime drama.More

April 26, 2011

Michael Ehline Discusses Busch Beer Heir's Offer of $1.5 Million to Settle Girlfriend's Wrongful Death Lawsuit

August Bus IV, the last descendant that ran the Anheuser-Bush brewing company prior to its sale in 2008, has offered a $1.5 million dollars as a wrongful death settlement over the death of his girlfriends' family's personal injury lawsuit for negligent wrongful death, according to news sources here. (The case is Martin v. Busch, 11SL-001294, Circuit Court of St. Louis County, Missouri.)More

April 25, 2011

Family of Lawndale woman who died after Lap-Band surgery to pursue legal action

The family of a Lawndale woman who died three days after undergoing surgery for the Lap-Band is taking legal steps against the clinic and physicians involved in her care after a coroner's report showed "suboptimal" medical care contributed to her death.

Tamara Walter, 52, died at a hospital after her Dec. 23 surgery at the Beverly Hills Surgery Center, now known as New Life Surgery Center. Her sister, Betty Brown, said Walter was referred to the clinic by the 1-800-GET-THIN marketing campaign.More

April 22, 2011

L.A. County to pay $900,000 to settle deputy's harassment suit

Deputy Robert Lyznick had alleged that his supervisor sexually harassed him and threatened him with violence. Sheriff's officials say they launched an investigation and took appropriate action. The supervisor, Sgt. Charles Dery, says the allegations were fabricated.More

April 21, 2011

The Day Global Warming Comes to the Supreme Court

As American Electric Power v. Connecticut prepares to go to the High Court, previewing what role the federal courts will take, if any, in restricting greenhouse gas emissionsMore

April 20, 2011

LA County to pay $207,000 to injured psych patient

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors agreed Tuesday to pay a nearly $207,000 settlement to a psychiatric patient who jumped out of a hospital window and suffered permanent brain injury.
Ramiro Polanco, 38, sued after he took a three-story plunge from Olive View-UCLA Medical Center on September 17, 2008. The suit alleged that the nursing staff at the Sylmar hospital failed to adequately supervise Polanco, who required constant watch after suffering a schizophrenic episode.More

April 19, 2011

Skydiver dies after midair collision with 2nd jumper

PERRIS, Calif. — One skydiver died and a second was critically injured Friday when they collided in midair over Perris Valley Airport, just two weeks after two others were killed in a similar accident, authorities said.

The accident was reported around 1:50 p.m. near the airfield at 2091 Goetz Road, KNBC in Los Angeles reported. It wasn't immediately clear whether the parachutists became entangled or struck each other and descended separately.More

April 18, 2011

US woman sues Internet dating site, saying date sexually assaulted her after 2nd meeting

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — A California woman has sued popular website Match.com, saying she was sexually assaulted by a man she met through the online dating service.

The civil lawsuit filed Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court contends the alleged assailant had previously faced sex crime charges and that the website could have prevented the attack if it had checked his criminal background. The woman suing the website is an entertainment executive identified in court documents only as Jane Doe.More

April 15, 2011

Burbank, CA Jury Makes $4.6 Medical Malpractice Award

Jurors in Burbank California awarded $4.6 million in damages this week to the family of Thomas Miller, a prominent local nonprofit director. They found that Dr. Collin Cooper, of the Verdugo Hills Medical Group, was negligent in diagnosing and treating Miller, 51, and that his negligence lead to Miller's death.More

April 13, 2011

Shegerian & Associates Helps Supervisor Win $500,000 from Rite Aid Corporation in Harassment Case

Carney R. Shegerian, an employee rights attorney with Shegerian & Associates, Inc., a Santa Monica-based litigation law firm representing employees on wrongful termination and harassment cases, won a jury verdict for $500,000 in favor of his client, Doreen Betson.More

April 12, 2011

LAPD officers who complained about ticket quotas are awarded $2 million

The veteran motorcycle officers alleged in a lawsuit that they were punished with bogus performance reviews, threats of reassignment and other forms of harassment after objecting to demands from commanding officers that they write a certain number of tickets each day.More

April 11, 2011

Green Lantern worker sues studio, claiming injury

A man who says he was a special effects worker on the upcoming film Green Lantern has sued Warner Bros. claiming he was severely injured by effects work gone wrong.

John Franco filed the lawsuit Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court claiming unspecified damages from an incident he claims took place in July 2010 on the Louisiana set of the summer superhero tentpole.More

April 8, 2011

Finding an Attorney to Handle your Personal Injury Case

Los Angeles - In Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer services are highly sought after, due to many victims of personal injury searching for justice and reparations for damages that have been incurred whether financial or emotional. Personal injury may affect victims negatively by requiring them to take time off work, or in some cases may cause them to lose their jobs. Victims of personal injury may have been a victim of injuries of the head and spine, car and auto accidents, work related injuries, dog bites, wrongful death, plane crash injuries, and medical malpractice to name a few. As a victim of any type of these injuries, monetary damages may be rewarded in order to restore the victim's financial state to match the state it was in prior to the accident and its injuries.More

April 7, 2011

Amway settles suit, to replace $20M in gift cards

LOS ANGELES—Amway has agreed to redeem more than $20 million in gift cards to settle a lawsuit claiming they improperly included a redemption date.

Lawyers who filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court announced the settlement this week.More

April 6, 2011

Hollywood studios haul movie streaming service Zediva into court

The nation's biggest Hollywood movie studies filed a copyright infringement lawsuit Monday against Zediva Inc., a Sunnyvale start up that rents newly-released DVDs by streaming the video online.More

April 5, 2011

Los Angeles County tries to expedite justice with fast-paced trials

LOS ANGELES Oscar Gomez was waiting to turn left onto San Pedro Street from Florence Avenue, watching cars streaming through the intersection as the light went from green to yellow to red. He was sure the driver of the black Toyota Camry, still 40 yards from the intersection, would stop.

He was wrong.More

April 4, 2011

Jennie-O Launches Turkey Recall After Salmonella Poisoning in California

Jennie-O Turkey store announced a recall of nearly 50,000 pounds of turkey meat Saturday after 12 people, including some in California, were diagnosed with salmonella poisoning.

The recall affects approximately 54,960 pounds of frozen, raw turkey products sold in 4-pound boxes, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Food and Safety Inspection Service.More

March 30, 2011

Quadriplegic Mother Granted Visitation Rights

Her parents, who care for her, are waging a court fight on her behalf for visitation rights.

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- A woman left severely disabled during childbirth was granted temporary visitation rights Friday to her 4-year old triplets.More

March 29, 2011

Finding an Attorney to Handle your Personal Injury Case

March 28, 2011

2 die, 8 hurt after sailboat capsizes in San Diego Bay

The boat ran into trouble just after 5 p.m. Sunday near Harbor Island. Two men were pronounced dead at a rescue center on Shelter Island. Among the 8 injured are two children. A woman remains in intensive care at UC San Diego Medical Center. The accident is under investigation.

Two men drowned and eight others, including two children, were injured when a sailboat capsized Sunday evening in San Diego Bay.More

March 26, 2011

Bret Michaels suing CBS

Rocker Bret Michaels is suing CBS and the producers of the Tony Awards over the head injury he sustained performing at the event.

The suit, filed Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleges the network and Tony organizers were negligent by not properly instructing him how to exit the stage. At the end of his musical performance, he was struck in the face by a section of the stage descending ovehread.More

March 23, 2011

Police release Michael Lohan

Lindsay Lohan's father Michael has been released by police after suspected domestic violence claims involving his girlfriend.

The initial charges were reduced by the Los Angeles District Attorney's office from felony charges to the misdemeanour of 'Inflicting injury on a cohabitant' said police.More

March 22, 2011

5 dead in small-plane crash at Long Beach Airport

LONG BEACH - Five people died Wednesday and one man was critically injured after the twin-engine plane they were flying in crashed shortly after takeoff, erupting into a fireball at the Long Beach Airport.More

March 21, 2011

Puppy beating lawsuit against LA fire chief settled

A former Los Angeles County assistant fire chief has settled a lawsuit with the owners of a 6-month-old puppy he was convicted of severely beating with a rock.More

March 18, 2011

Vet Awarded $19 Million in Damages

A paraplegic, who spent more than three months at the Veteran's Administration hospital in Long Beach recovering from a broken leg, was awarded more than $19 million in punitive damages Tuesday in his lawsuit against an insurance company that only wanted to pay for 19 days of treatment. More

March 17,2011

Mexican Citizen Allowed Clergy Abuse Trial in States

In a landmark decision a U.S. federal judge has ruled that a Mexican citizen can file a clergy abuse lawsuit against a priest – who is also a Mexican citizen – in the U.S., though the abuse occurred in Mexico, as reported by the Associated Press and others.More

March 15, 2011

UCLA Surgeons Complete First Hand Transplant in California

It took a team of 17 surgeons and 14 hours in the operating room, but doctors at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in California, were able to successfully complete the state's first hand transplant, myFOXla.com reported.

The patient was a mother from northern California who lost her right hand in a bad car accident five years ago.More

March 14, 2011

Department of Homeland Security sued for storing full body scanner images

We've all been told that the whole body scanners are being implemented for our own good. We've been assured that our misapprehensions were unfounded. Body scanners penetrate clothing to provide a highly detailed image so accurate that it has been likened it to a virtual strip search. Technologies vary, with millimeter wave systems capturing fuzzier images, and backscatter X-ray machines able to show precise anatomical detail.More

March 11, 2011

Triad's Product Contamination Problems Continue

Last month, the Triad Group recalled alcohol swabs and prep pads after it was discovered that the products could be contaminated with Bacillus cereus, which could cause serious and potentially life-threatening infections. The bacteria can cause skin infection, or if pushed into the skin after the surface is cleaned with one of the wipes, it could result in potentially life-threatening infection. The Triad swabs were commonly used in hospitals and packaged with a number of medications. They were also sold under a variety of labels, including CVS, Walgreens and Cardinal Health.More

March 10, 2011

Settlement reached in Courtney Love Twitter lawsuit

LOS ANGELES — Courtney Love's Twitter rants against a fashion designer are costing her more than $430,000, an attorney says.

The singer, pictured, has settled a lawsuit filed by Dawn Simorangkir, who sued the Hole frontwoman in March 2009, accusing her of making false statements about the designer and her past in postings on the microblogging site Twitter and Love's MySpace blog. More

March 9, 2011

Los Angeles Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Filed After Woman Dies Following Lap Band Surgery

A Simi Valley man and his daughter have filed a Lap-Band lawsuit alleging medical malpractice and wrongful death in Los Angeles County Superior Court as the result of the death of Laura Faitro following Lap-Bank weight loss surgery.
If you or a family member has suffered harm after receiving medical care - or believe you have been injured due to inadequate medical care - please contact a knowledgeable Los Angeles medical malpractice lawyer.More

March 7, 2011

Suit alleging dangerous conditions in Sheriff Lee Baca's county jail moves forward

A former Los Angeles County Jail inmate, who says he was beaten and stabbed 23 times, alleges in a lawsuit that Sheriff Lee Baca knew or should have known about conditions that put guards and prisoners at risk.More

March 4, 2011

Personal Injury Attorney Los Angeles : Consulting With a Lawyer For Auto, Motorcycle, and Personal Injury Cases

Los Angeles is a large metropolitan area, being home to about 10 million residents. With many businesses, universities, and other large attractions, freeway and street traffic can become hectic as many drivers rush to their appointments. This can lead to many auto and motorcycle accidents leaving victims injured with no justice. With an Accident Injury Lawyer Los Angeles residents involved in any type of accident can receive a settlement for their case to pay for medical bills or other financial losses.More

March 3, 2011

Appeals Court says Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawsuit Against County Sheriff Lee Baca Over Brutality in Jail Can Proceed

The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals says ex-prisoner Dion Starr can sue Los Angeles County Sheriff Leroy Baca for personal injury. Starr was stabbed 23 times in 2006 while behind bars. He contends that Baca knew that the conditions in the jail were dangerous yet displayed "deliberate indifference."

Yesterday, the appeals court ruled 2-1 that Baca isn't immune from Starr's Los Angeles injury lawsuit, and that the complaint, which had been tossed by a federal judge, will now go back to district court for the civil trial. The appeals court's majority ruling says that although the US Supreme Court's decision protects officials from liability against subordinates' illegal actions, that protection doesn't extend to rights violations of those in custody when the supervisor either had "knowledge of and acquiescence" of behavior that was unconstitutional.More

March 1, 2011

Los Angeles County Nursing Home Negligence?: Santa Monica Assisted Living Facility Fined $100,000 After Resident's Choking Death

The California Department of Public Health has fined the Goldstar Rehabilitation and Nursing Center $100,000 for the inadequate nursing care that led to a patient's death. The resident, age 60, choked on his food while eating dinner. The Santa Monica nursing home has been given an "AA citation," which is the most severe citation a long-term care facility can receive in California.More

February 26, 2011

Los Angeles Injury Lawyer Says Bounce House Injuries More Common Than Parents Realize!

Bounce house injuries are more common than parents realize, according to incidences of injuries and studies that have been conducted including one conducted by the Children's Hospital Level I Trauma Center in Los Angeles, California.More

September 23,2011

Los Angeles Premises Liability Attorney Reviews Slip and Fall Complaint

Los Angeles, CA: Maureen says she "smashed both knees" and "tore ligaments" in her leg due to a slip and fall injury at an Outback Steakhouse in December 2009. Not only was she in a lot of pain, but Maureen also says the 'slip and fall' cost her thousands of dollars in lost wages and she still has outstanding medical bills. She is hoping that a Los Angeles premises liability lawsuit can at least cover her medical costs. Premises Liability Attorney Kip Scott weighs inMore

February 22, 2010

How Much Is a Life Worth? More Than $250,000?

What is the "price tag" you would put on a human life? It's not a pleasant question to contemplate, but we need an answer because of the practical real-world decisions that need to be made. How much would you need to be paid to accept a dangerous, possibly life-threatening job? How much should drug and product manufacturers spend to make life-saving modifications? How should a jury compensate the family of the victim of wrongful death?More

February 21, 2011

Los Angeles Surgical Error: Wrong Kidney Given to Patient During Transplant Surgery at USC

A patient received the wrong kidney during a transplant procedure last month. Following the Los Angeles medical mistake, USC University Hospital temporarily shut down its program. Fortunately, according to program spokesperson Bryan Stewart, the patient was not harmed because the kidney was an acceptable match.More

February 18, 2011

Sharon Osbourne, TV contestant settle lawsuits

Television and music celebrity Sharon Osbourne and a former contestant on the TV program "Rock of Love: Charm School" have settled a legal dispute between the two over claims of battery.More

February 16, 2011

Security Guard killed by out-of-control van on set of CBS hit show 'NCIS'

Los Angeles, CA—A security guard was killed after being struck by an out-of-control passenger van on the set of CBS hit show "NCIS." The fatal accident occurred Wednesday morning, February 9, 2011 at the L.A. set, as reported by TMZ.More

February 15, 2011

Chain Reaction Car Accident in Orange County

In spectacular fashion, a chain reaction auto accident in Orange County shut down the 91 freeway, creating a mid-morning rush hour nightmare for commuters. The California Highway Patrol was notified by a barrage of calls from witnesses that a multi-car accident had blocked lanes on the highway. Authorities quickly sprung into action declaring a SigAlert and dispatching emergency vehicles to the auto accident scene. The OC Register reported that a Honda Accord, a Toyota Camry, Chevrolet Malibu, and a Toyota Tacoma were involved in the pileup.More

February 14, 2011

Jury awards $1.7M in shooting of autistic man

A civil jury has awarded $1.7 million to the family of Mohammad Usman Chaudhry Attorney Olu Orange said Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011, that the jury awarded $1 million in compensatory damages to the estate of Mohammad Usman Chaudhry and $350,000 to each of his parents.More

February 11, 2011

Family friend sues Dr. Phil over dog bite

Phil and Robin McGraw are being sued by a former close friend over a dog bite.

Skin-care specialist Janet Harris, a frequent guest on "Dr. Phil" and a confidante of Robin McGraw, was bitten by the couple's dog, Maggie, while visiting the McGraws in December 2009.More

February 10, 2011

Los Angeles Hit-and-Run Car Accident Causes Serious Injuries

A hit-and-run car accident in Los Angeles left a 35-year-old pedestrian with major injuries the night of February 4, 2011. ABC News reports that the injury pedestrian accident happened at the intersection of South Figueroa and 120th streets in South Los Angeles. The injured pedestrian was transported to an area hospital with critical injuries including a traumatic brain injury. The driver fled the scene. If you have any information about the suspect vehicle, which has been described as a Nissan, or the hit-and-run suspect, please call LAPD at 213-485-7336. An investigation is ongoing.More

February 9, 2011

Jury awards $4.9M to injured train switchman

LOS ANGELES - A railroad switchman from Whittier who sued the BNSF Railway Co. for an on-the-job injury that he says could result in amputation of his right foot was awarded $4.9 million today by a Los Angeles jury.

The Superior Court panel deliberated for 1 1/2 days before finding that the railroad's violations of locomotive inspection and communications regulations caused the injuries to David R. Martin Jr.More

February 8, 2011

A Skilled Los Angeles Construction Accident Lawyer Will Protect Your Rights and Secure Full Compensation

It's easy to blame your employer when you have been injured while working at a construction site. As skilled construction accident attorneys in Los Angeles, we know that the fault often lies with equipment manufacturers, property owners and contractors. These types of cases can be complex, so you need an attorney who is experienced and capable of getting the compensation your deserve for your injuries.More

February 7, 2011

Los Angeles Escalator Attorney Warning Parents of the Danger to Children

He believes it is important for parents to realize the possible dangers to their children when riding an escalator. Recently in Van Nuys, California according to the cities fire spokesman Brian Humphrey a 17 month old boy that was riding an escalator in the Van Nuys Courthouse was injured.More

February 4, 2011

Fatal Los Angeles Car Accident Could Involve Right-of-Way Issues

A 69-year-old resident of Rosamond was killed in a Los Angeles car accident the afternoon of January 31, 2011. According to a recent News Service report, the fatal injury accident occurred at the intersection of 60th Street West and Avenue F in Lancaster. Los Angeles Sheriff's officials say that 35-year-old Amy Padilla was heading west on Avenue F in a GMC Yukon SUV when she broadsided the passenger side of a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica, which was northbound on 60th Street West. A passenger in the Pacifica died at the scene. That vehicle's driver was airlifted to an area hospital where she is recovering. An investigation is ongoing.More

February 3, 2011

Jackson family lawsuit can proceed against AEG

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A judge on Wednesday ruled the wrongful death lawsuit filed by Michael Jackson's mother can proceed against concert promoter AEG Live, setting up a legal showdown between Katherine Jackson and the company she blames for the "Thriller" singer's demise.More

February 2, 2011

Jury Awards $200 Million in Punitive Damages in Asbestos Case

A Los Angeles jury awarded $200 million in punitive damages and $8.8 million in compensatory damages last week in an asbestos product liability case. But it looks likely to be reduced.More

February 1, 2011

The Dangers of Texting and Driving

Some say that driving while texting is worse than driving drunk. In fact, studies show that 97.5% of people cannot drive safely while using cell phones.

At the time of this article, 30 states, including DC and Guam ban text messaging while driving. Within the next few years, more and more states will enact laws banning "texting" and driving. Please view the chart at ghsa.org to view mobile phone restrictions while driving in your state. Chances are, there is some type of law against mobile phone use while driving in your state! More

January 31, 2011

Jury awards $1.7 million in fatal police shooting of autistic man

An LAPD officer since fired for dishonesty in an unrelated case is found to have used excessive force and acted in 'a reckless, oppressive or malicious manner.'

A federal jury Wednesday awarded $1.7 million to the parents of an autistic man killed by a Los Angeles police officer. More

January 28, 2011

Wrongful Death In Most Cases Occurs Through Negligence, Says Lawyer

Wrongful death in most cases occurs through negligence; this is a type of death that can happen in the workplace, in a vehicle accident, a death caused by a defective product or design. Age is not a factor in the wrongful death and it is the most emotional type of death for the family to deal with.More

January 26, 2011

Officer pleads not guilty to killing husband

A California Highway Patrol officer pleaded not guilty Thursday to killing her husband in 2009.

Tomiekia Johnson, a 31-year-old black woman, is charged with killing Marcus Lemons, a 31-year-old black man who was a Compton barber and renowned amateur bowler. Johnson told investigators she fired in-self defense after her husband had been physically abusive.More

January 25, 2011

California Employer Sued for California Labor Law Violations

Napa, CA: A class-action lawsuit filed earlier this year alleges that a well-known corporation denied its employees in California of basic employment rights under California labor law. Johnson Controls Inc. was served in March for allegations ranging from the failure to pay proper wages (including overtime), to the failure to provide proper meal breaks.More

January 24, 2010

Ethanol fumes overcomes 3 workers, kills 1 at Los Angeles-area Baxter Healthcare

Los Angeles, CA—Ethanol fumes killed one worker and injured two others as they were cleaning blood plasma from a container at an Atwater Village pharmaceutical company. The work-related accident occurred on Friday, January 21, 2011 at Baxter Healthcare, located at 4501 W. Colorado Blvd., just before 4 a.m., as reported by the Los Angeles Times.More

January 21, 2011

Vital Issues to Consider Before Filing a Wrongful Death Claim

Wrongful death occurs when a person's reckless or negligent actions result in the death of another person. It can be an instant or immediate death; or it can be a delayed outcome of an accident. It may also be intentional or unintended.

In most cases, a claim for damages may be pursued by the decedent's family members (surviving relatives of the deceased victim) against the culprit in the case.More

January 20, 2011

Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyers

Accidents take place every day. People are injured and property is damaged, and one common question is ""Who was at fault in the accident?" Most cases are due to the negligence of others. And if someone is found liable for injuries they have to pay compensatory damages.More

January 19, 2011

What Are the Burn Injury Statistics in the United States?

The number of burn injury statistics per year is more than the average person would think until they are faced with this type of injury and this includes Highland. What are the burn statistics in the United States? They are much higher than most people would think unless you are an experienced burn injury attorney because there are approximately 2.4 million burn injuries that are reported each year.More

January 18, 2011

Case over Dr. Phil's nude man moves ahead

IRVINE – An Irvine woman's lawsuit against Phil McGraw and CBS alleging that she and a co-plaintiff were traumatized by a nude man who appeared on an episode of a "Dr. Phil" spinoff can proceed to trial, an appellate court has ruled.More

January 14, 2011

Los Angeles Injury Attorney The Smartest Thing You Will Ever Do

Injury Attorney Los Angeles

The most awaited thing after any accident is the claim of compensation you make to cover the loss – of course only in cases where it is applicable. The process involving the claim is generally time-consuming and a lot of litigation arise against adjusting the amount of the claim, which is even lowered to an extent. If you wish to avoid these circumstances, it is better to appoint a personal injury attorney who would take the responsibility on your behalf to recover the amount of claim as much as possible. More

January 13, 2011

Fatal Los Angeles Car Accident Involves Suspected Drunk Driver

A suspected DUI collision in West Covina resulted in fatal injuries for two people, identified as 44-year-old Viet Le, and Thuan Trieu, 34. The Daily Breeze reports that the fatal car accident occurred on the 10 Freeway the morning of January 9, 2011, when 19-year-old Alex Michael Gary rear-ended a Honda Civic carrying the two victims, which was stopped in traffic. More

January 12, 2011

Winklevoss twins want settlement with Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg undone

The Winklevoss twins' beef with Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook isn't quite over yet.

In 2008, Palo Alto-based Facebook agreed to a settlement with brothers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, and their business partner, Divya Narendra, which resolved claims that Zuckerberg stole the idea for his social-networking website from the brothers. All four were previously Harvard classmates.More

January 11, 2011

600 pounds of Food Recalled by FSIS

Crave Foods, a Los Angeles, Calif., establishment is recalling approximately 600 pounds of frozen chicken mushroom pies because they contain monosodium glutamate (MSG), which is not declared on the label. More

January 9, 2011

How Much Money Can I Get For My Personal Injury Case?

In order to determine how much money can I get for My Los Angeles personal injury case, there are many factors to look at. One major factor is whether or not the person who caused your serious injuries in Los Angeles even had insurance.

This is true whether it is a premises liability case, car accident, or airplane crash mishap. You must first consult the below checklist to secure your rights and build the value of your Los Angeles personal injury attorney's ability to recover money damages. More

January 7, 2011

Family files claim over teen's death after a rave

The parents of Sasha Rodriguez, 15, accuse L.A. Memorial Coliseum management of failing to ensure safe conditions at last summer's two-day Electric Daisy Carnival. The girl died of a drug overdose after collapsing at the rave.

The parents of 15-year-old Sasha Rodriguez, who died of an ecstasy overdose after attending a rave, have filed a claim against the management of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. More

January 6, 2011

Auto Accidents and Your Legal Rights in Los Angeles California

Have you been injured in an automobile accident? Do you know your rights now that you've been involved in an automobile accident? Your injuries may include brain injury, spinal cord injury, paralysis, skull fractures, temporary amnesia, back and shoulder injuries, disk injuries, leg, knee and foot injuries, and whiplash. You may have suffered internal injuries including a torn spleen, injured bowels, liver, kidneys, lungs and heart. It is important that you contact a reputable auto accident lawyer in Los Angeles, California, specializing in personal injury law, to protect your rights in your unique situation. More

January 05, 2011

Driver in fatal SF cab crash avoids homicide charges

California Highway Patrol investigators have decided not to recommend a DeSoto cabbie be charged with homicide six months after a fiery crash killed a couple visiting The City from Cincinnati.More

January 4, 2011

Toyota sudden-acceleration lawsuits focus on lack of brake override

Attorneys suing the automaker change their strategy, no longer planning to build their cases around potential flaws in electronic throttle control systems.

In a tactical shift, lawyers suing Toyota Motor Corp. over sudden acceleration are building their cases around the automaker's resistance to installing a brake system that they claim would have prevented deaths and injuries.More

December 29, 2010

Hospital Sued by Patient's Family

A California hospital is being sued by a family who says a 73-year-old family member died due to allegedly not receiving proper X-rays in time. The husband and daughter claim the defendant said the deceased had "dementia" and "sent her to hospice care to die," says news reports. They sued the hospital, a doctor, as well as an emergency room doctor in Tehama County Court for wrongful death, dependent elder abuse, negligence, and pain and suffering. More

December 28, 2010

Frozen Fish Recalled by Los Angeles Company

Several thousand pounds of frozen capelin made by JFC International Inc. are being recalled due to the potential of a bacterial contamination which may lead to botulism. No illnesses have been reported so far. The Los Angeles-based company said consumers should not eat the product, even if it smells or looks fine. Around 540 cartons of capelin total, approximately 8 pounds in each carton, were sold to restaurants and stores nationwide from September-December. Botulism is a food borne illness which may be life-threatening.More

December 27, 2010

Eight Ways You Hurt Your Own Personal Injury Case

1. You Admit Fault to the Investigating Officer.

While you should not lie or distort facts, often it is not so clearcut as to who may have been at fault for an auto accident or other injury accident, such as a construction injury or defective product or machinery. Fault is based on a violation of recognized standards of conduct, and often you are not aware of those standards. Don't admit fault because you do not know all the facts. And, don't volunteer information not asked. If you ramble about this or that, you will likely say something that will be unfavorable to your case.More

December 24, 2010

Toyota to pay $10 million in Lexus lawsuit

LOS ANGELES — Toyota Motor Corp. has agreed to pay $10 million to the family of four people killed in a runaway Lexus crash that led to recalls of millions of the automaker's vehicles.
John Gomez, a lawyer who represents the victims' family, and Larry N. Willis, who represents the dealership that lent the Lexus to the family, on Thursday confirmed the settlement amount.
Toyota, which did not admit or deny liability in the settlement, fought to keep the settlement amount confidential, but the Los Angeles Times and the Associated Press argued that the public's interest in the case outweighed confidentiality concerns.More

December 23, 2010

Toyota to Pay $32.425 Million in Civil Penalties for Its Handling of Auto Recalls

A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) press release announced that Toyota Motor Corporation has settled on paying an additional $32.425 million in civil penalties for its handling of auto recalls. The decision comes after two independent investigations by officials. Toyota is expected to reportedly pay the maximum fines permitted under the law, which will be $16.375 million in one case and $16.050 million in another.More

December 22, 2010

U.S. proposes cell phone ban for truck, bus drivers

Measure is the latest move by feds against distracted driving

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government on Friday proposed prohibiting commercial truck and bus drivers from using cell phones while behind the wheel. More

December 21, 2010

Southern California Hip Replacement Surgeon Sued for Fraud Amid Fallout from DePuy Recall

Orthopedic surgeon and co-developer of the DePuy ASR hip replacement implant, Dr. Thomas Schmalzried, sued for failing to disclose royalty payments received from implanting hundreds of recalled DePuy ASR devices in patients.More

December 20, 2010

Senate sends food safety bill to House

The Senate on Sunday passed a sweeping bill intended to make food safer, sending it to the House in the waning days of Congress.

It was the second time the Senate passed the bill, which would give the government broad new powers to increase inspections of food processing facilities and force companies to recall tainted food.More

December 16, 2010

The 4 Steps In Retaining Los Angeles Injury Lawyers

Even if you were unable to avoid getting involved in a Los Angeles trucking accident or car accident, there are 4 steps in retaining Los Angeles injury lawyers who are legal specialists. You will need safeguard your legal rights by retaining an injury lawyer who will fight to get you recovery for economic and non economic losses also known as financial you are entitled to recover under tort laws.More

December 15, 2010

Retired NFL players lend support to student-athlete injury bill

Reporting from Sacramento —
The NFL is lending its public relations muscle to a proposal that would require California student athletes who leave a game after a head injury to get written medical clearance before returning to the field or court.

Retired players, including Raiders legends Jim Otto and Fred Biletnikoff and San Francisco 49ers Pro Bowl players Keena Turner and Eric Davis, recounted their own experiences Tuesday to support the measure in Sacramento. More

December 14, 2010

At least 2 people killed by Amtrak train in Commerce

At least two people were killed late Monday when an Amtrak train struck a group of people walking on the tracks in Commerce, authorities said.

The accident occurred about 9 p.m. near the 6500 block of 26th Street, said Sgt. David Ladjevic of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.More

December 13, 2010

NEW TREATMENT FOR SPINAL CORD INJURY

In 1997, the Spinal Cord Injury Information Network estimated that over 250,000 people were living with a spinal cord injury. The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, however, estimates that number to be much greater today, with over 1.2 million people living with some form of a spinal cord injury, nearly five times higher than previously thought.

According to the Foundation for Spinal Cord Injury Prevention, Care & Cure, there are 12,000 new cases of spinal cord injuries each year. Many of these injuries occur due to motor vehicle accidents, falls, sporting and recreational accidents or acts of violence. While there is no cure for spinal cord injury or paralysis, new research has given hope to those living with or affected by the injury. More

December 10, 2010

The Stages on Filing a Personal Injury Claim

Introduction

The California law comprehensively defines matters involving personal injuries incurred due to the misconduct of other parties. However, not all injured victims succeed in acquiring justice from their misfortunes and sufferings. Some of them do not even know the basic principles of law that are very vital in achieving justice and obtaining fitting recoveries. Thus, this article aims to aid those poor victims and make them realize the proper steps to undergo if they wish to file their personal injury claims. More

December 9, 2010

Michael Jackson's Dad Files New Wrongful Death Suit

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - An attorney for the father of Michael Jackson on Tuesday filed a new wrongful death lawsuit against the doctor accused of involuntary manslaughter in the pop singer's death.

The lawsuit by attorney Brian Oxman on behalf of Joe Jackson was filed in California Superior Court against Dr. Conrad Murray and companies with which he is affiliated. It includes the "Thriller" singer's mother Katherine Jackson and his three children as nominal parties. More

December 8, 2010

Train Accident in Los Angeles Causes Critical Injuries

A train accident in Los Angeles the night of December 2, 2010 resulted in injuries for eight people, two of whom were injured critically. ABC News reports that the collision occurred on the train tracks at East 41st Street and Long Beach Avenue in South Los Angeles between a Metro Blue Line train and a minivan that was stalled on the tracks. All eight who were injured were train passengers. The two occupants in the minivan were unharmed. The driver of the minivan is facing felony drunk driving charges. More

December 7, 2010

Vital Personal Injury Laws in Los Angeles County

There are some fundamental personal injury laws contained in the laws being implemented in Los Angeles County that everyone need to be well informed about.

Things you have to do in case you were injured in the aftermath of an accident More

December 6, 2010

For Boy Scouts, trails can lead to danger

In the last five years, 32 Scouts and Scout leaders have died in various outdoor activities. Adult leaders, often inexperienced, can miscalculate risks and difficulties.

The Yosemite Falls Trail leads dramatically to the top of North America's highest waterfall. Park rangers and veteran hikers know it as strenuous and a potentially dangerous hike in the winter. More

December 3, 2010

How Lawyers Mitigate Effects of Collision Accidents

Vehicle collision is one of the most common road accidents in Los Angeles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, vehicle collisions account for nearly 35% of major road accidents in California last year. In Los Angeles alone, 900 deaths were caused by collision accidents last year. More

December 2, 2010

Woman gets $245,000 settlement in deputy sex assault lawsuit

Single mother alleges that a sheriff's deputy touched her chest during a 2008 traffic stop, then followed her home and assaulted her in the driveway. The deputy faces a criminal trial in the incident as well as two others.

A single mother who alleged she was sexually assaulted by a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy during a 2008 traffic stop was awarded a $245,000 settlement Tuesday.More

December 1, 2010

Getting Help For Personal Injury Cases

The law defines personal injury as physical, emotional or mental injury that a person suffers due to a neglectful or willful action of another person or party. For instance, if you buy a ladder with defective steps and sustain an injury from using it, you may then sue the manufacturer of the equipment for personal injury because the product has caused harm. Other cases of personal injury are slip and fall accidents, pet attacks and road accidents. More

November 26, 2010

Porn actress reaches 'level of empowerment,' delays Sheen lawsuit

Adult film actress Capri Anderson has decided against filing a lawsuit against TV sitcom star Charlie Sheen for now, Anderson's lawyer told CNN on Tuesday.

Anderson, whose real name is Christine Walsh, filed a criminal harassment complaint against Sheen on Monday related to her night with the actor at a New York hotel last month. More

November 25, 2010

Friedman Class Members and 24 Hour Fitness Settle Class Action Lawsuit

More than 1.5 Million Former 24 Hour Fitness Members Awarded Benefit For Dues Collected By Electronic Payment After Giving Notice of Termination of Contract

LOS ANGELES -- A lawsuit that commenced on October 2, 2006 alleged that 24 Hour Fitness, the nation's largest privately owned fitness center chain, violated the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ("RICO"), the Electronic Fund Transfer Act ("EFTA"), and engaged in unfair and fraudulent business practices, as well as other violations of California's consumer protection statutes in charging monthly membership dues by unauthorized electronic funds transfer ("EFT") after members provided notice of cancellation of their memberships. 24 Hour Fitness asserted that the class members had authorized the charges and denied any wrongdoing. The Court made no determination that 24 Hour Fitness had done anything wrong.More

November 24, 2010

Judge keeps bulk of Toyota consumer suit intact

A federal judge tentatively ruled on Friday he would leave intact the bulk of a consumer class-action case against Toyota seeking damages for economic losses stemming from complaints about cars that raced out of control.More

November 23, 2010

Los Angeles Work Accident Lawyer Your Guide To Compensations

Los Angeles work accident lawyer helps in lawsuits aimed at claiming compensation for accidents caused at workplace. Thousands of workmen die every year because of accidents and many more suffer illness and injuries. It is worrying to note that the number of people injured or falling ill at work place runs into millions.More

November 22, 2010

3 killed in plane crash off Newport Beach

Police believe the Beechcraft Musketeer was headed for Torrance from Mexico.

A small private plane crashed into the water off Newport Beach on Sunday evening, killing at least three people, Newport Beach police said.More

November 19, 2010

Girl Struck by Car Awarded $10 Million

San Mateo, CA: A teenage girl who was struck by a car while crossing an intersection in 2006 and has been in a coma ever since, was awarded over $10 million by a jury. Emily Liou was 17 at the time of the accident, and suffered massive brain damage as a result. She has never regained consciousness.

Liou was struck on El Camino Real by Gada Hassany, the driver of the car. Hassany contended that she didn't see Liou until it was too late. A lawsuit was filed on Liou's behalf against Hassany and the state of California The suit alleged that the location of the marked crosswalk was dangerous given that it is in a busy uncontrolled intersection with multiple lanes of traffic, and that it gives pedestrians a false sense of security. More

November 18, 2010

Don't touch my junk guy theatened with lawsuit from TSA

Refusal of California airport screening is Internet hit, Lawsuit threatened

SAN DIEGO -- A man who refused a body scan and pat-down search at a San Diego airport has become an Internet sensation in the debate weighing fliers' security versus their privacy. More

November 17, 2010

L.A. plans crackdown on harassment of bicyclists.

The L.A. City Council is moving to get tough on harassment of bicyclists.

The council this week asked its attorneys to draw up an ordinance that would make it a civil violation to harass or assault bicyclists. The proposed law, which the council could consider in two months, would make it easier for cyclists to sue those who allegedly harass them and recover a cash settlement. More

November 16, 2010

What Seems Like A Minor Head Injury Can Turn Serious Fast

What seems like a minor head injury can turn serious fast and many people do not realize this when involved in a car accident. The person that has a minor head injury is risking more serious complications according to experts. This according to experts can be a brain bleed, which is not apparent at first, leaving the victim acting normal. Then there can be complications like complaints of headaches.More

November 12, 2010

Australian businessman accused of killing woman in West Hollywood crosswalk

Ryan Bowman was booked on suspicion of manslaughter after his Bentley struck the woman. Authorities say he fled the accident scene and then abandoned the vehicle.

An Australian businessman has been arrested in connection with the death of a 21-year-old woman who was struck and killed by a Bentley while crossing Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, Los Angeles County sheriff's officials said Thursday.More

November 11, 2010

Understanding Legal Professions

Entangled in a Los Angeles auto accident? You have the right to legal counsel. Use it.

Los Angeles civil courtrooms pose more obstacles and hazards than the El Toro interchange at 8:12 a.m. Do not venture there without skilled, experienced professional guidance. Whether or not you were at fault in a southern California traffic accident, if you have been injured or suffered serious property damage, consult with a Los Angeles auto accident attorney, who will protect your legal rights and help you collect all the compensation and damages to which the law entitles you. More

November 10, 2010

California Scuba Diver Wins $1.68M After Left Alone, Floating in the Ocean

Los Angeles, CA—A horrific ordeal for one scuba diver turned into a $1.68 million award after negligence was found on the part of the scuba dive companies who left him floating in the Pacific Ocean by himself for hours. A Superior court jury reached the verdict on Friday, October 22, 2010, as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle.
Daniel Carlock, who was 45 at the time, became separated from his dive buddy and was subsequently left floating in the ocean until he was spotted by Boy Scouts who were passing by on another boat. More

November 9, 2010

Motorcycle Accidents in Los Angeles California and How to Protect Yourself

Looking for the right personal injury attorney in Los Angeles California after you have been involved in a motorcycle accident is not as difficult as it may sound. Seeking legal assistance from an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer is the smartest move a motorcycle accident victim can make, because without experienced legal representation your chances of getting the maximum settlement in your case will be next to impossible. More

November 8, 2010

Bruno star accused of inciting gay riot

Controversial comedian Sacha Baron Cohen has been accused of inciting a riot at a pro-gay marriage rally in America in order to "enhance" the drama in his 2009 film Bruno.

Cohen is being sued by a cameraman allegedly assaulted while filming the star at a Proposition 8 rally in Los Angeles in November 2008, claiming he was shoved and threatened after members of the Bruno production crew held up signs advocating against same sex unions to deliberately fire up the crowdMore

November 5, 2010

Record-Breaking Verdict against Land O'Lakes, Inc.

HANFORD, Calif. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - A Kings County, California jury returned a record verdict on Tuesday afternoon, against Land O'Lakes, Inc. The verdict -- $6.45 million -- is the largest personal injury verdict in the history of Kings County, California. Mr. Crenshaw was represented by trial lawyers Panish Shea & Boyle LLP, which is based in Los Angeles, California and tries cases throughout California and the United States. Before today, the largest personal injury verdict in Kings County was $1.6 million.More

November 4, 2010

What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?

If you've been injured in an accident or were the victim of a wrongful death, it's very likely that the first thing anyone recommended you do (after visiting a physician) is obtain the services of a personal injury lawyer. Unless they have been through the legal process, however, that's probably where they knowledge of the process stops. They don't have a clue what's going to happen after you make that phone call!More

November 3, 2010

3-year-old girl critically injured in los angeles hit-and-run car accident

A 3-year-old girl was critically injured in a Los Angeles car accident, which police say, was caused by a hit-and-run driver. According to The Los Angeles Daily News, the serious injury accident occurred at the intersection of 77th Street and Avalon Boulevard in Florence the night of October 31, 2010. The girl was trick-or-treating with her aunt and at the street intersection when they were both hit by a red Toyota. The girl is in critical but stable condition. Officials say she suffered major head injuries. The other pedestrian sustained minor injuries to her hand. Police are looking for the driver who struck the two pedestrians and fled the scene of the car accident. More

November 2, 2010

'Miami Medical' actor sues for 2009 mishap

Brando Eaton, who has also starred in 'Dexter,' claims that defilbrillator shock has given him anxiety and An actor accidentally zapped by a defibrillator on a Burbank soundstage has sued the maker of the device designed to help heart attack victims, saying the incident has made him hesitant to ply his trade.More

November 1, 2010

How much money can I get for my injuries?

To determine how much money can I get for my personal injury case in Los Angeles, there are many factors to consider. An important factor is whether the person who caused the damage in Los Angeles even had insurance.

This is true whether it is a case where the premises liability, accident, accident or plane crash. You should first consult the list below to protect your rights and improve the value of your Los Angeles Injuryprosecutor's ability> to pay damages.More

October 27, 2010

How to Maximize Your California Personal Injury Settlement

A Los Angeles personal injury accident can leave you permanently disabled and unable to work. Car accident victims are often affected by their accident in a dramatic way. If you have suffered from a serious personal injury accident, you want to recover a maximum settlement. A catastrophic injury accident can cause physical damages, medical expenses, loss of work, property destruction, pain, stress, and mental anguish. More

October 26, 2010

3 youths held in Eastside school bus crash

A pedestrian is killed and the bus driver and 20 students are hospitalized after a sports car allegedly runs a red light.

Three teenage boys triggered chaos in a Boyle Heights neighborhood Monday afternoon when their car ran a red light, killed a pedestrian and upended a school bus, injuring the driver and 20 Roosevelt High School students, authorities said.More

October 25, 2010

Personal Injury Accidents: How to Deal with Them

Different kinds of accidents happen, but all of them have one thing in common – they all cause personal injury. Personal injury accidents can lead to a wide variety of injuries – from scratches and bruises, to traumatic injuries and disability. What is important in these kinds of situation is that the victim knows how to handle them. Here are the different types of personal injury cases and some tips on how to deal with them:

Car accidents – These kinds of accidents usually involve two opposing parties. A good way to solve this issue is by obtaining information from the liable party and pressing charges against him. More

October 22, 2010

Injury lawyers can cut through the maze of an injury claim

Regardless of a current health-related document, social security won't be compensated by the employees compensation insurance company eternally.

If a worker isn't able to return to their job, there'll come a time when health-related treatment is unable to improve the end result for the damage.
As soon as your situation is likely to neither enhance nor become getting worse, the workers compensation insurer will attempt to end your injury claim.More

October 21, 2010

2 teenagers' lives intersect with tragic results in Sherman Oaks

A 16-year-old cross-country runner at Notre Dame High is killed while jogging across a busy street, apparently struck by an 18-year-old in an SUV who drove four blocks before pulling over next to a police car.More

October 20, 2010

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run accident in Sherman Oaks

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles police said Tuesday.

The crash, which occurred about 3:40 p.m. on Woodman Avenue near Addison Street, involved a burgundy sport utility vehicle, said LAPD Officer Sara Fayden. More

October 19, 2010

Case tests use of force by San Jose officer

It happened in 47 seconds.

That was how quickly a San Jose police officer confronted a San Jose couple in response to a summons from a downtown bar owner -- and then, in a frantic series of events that remain in fierce dispute -- wound up shocking Cindy Zuniga with a Taser and shooting her husband, Marcos, in the face, disfiguring him for life.More

October 15, 2010

Jury finds Caltrans partly responsible for '03 mudslide that killed 14 [Updated]

Caltrans could have to pay between $1 million and $4 million to a church whose retreat was the site of a catastrophic mudslide after a jury decided the agency was partly responsible for the 2003 disaster that killed 14 people in the San Bernardino Mountains.More

October 14, 2010

The 4 Steps In Retaining Los Angeles Injury Lawyers

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October 13, 2010

Los Angeles Bike Accident Attorney ? When You Need One

Every day thousands of bikes cross the streets and bike paths of Los Angeles. Here in sunny California, people bike both for exercise and as a means of transportation. In a county with poor public transit, if you can't afford a car, sometimes a bike is the best alternative. But biking has its downside here in Los Angeles. It's not a bike-friendly town with bike paths being a relatively recent innovation. But drivers here are not in the habit of watching for bikers either. Subsequently, serious Bike Accidents in Los Angeles – collisions between bikes and cars – has become an all-too frequent tragedy here.More

October 12, 2010

$62.7 million settlement reached in tractor-trailer accident that killed 10 on Oklahoma turnpike

NORMAN, Okla. — A nearly $63 million settlement was reached Thursday in a lawsuit filed after a tractor-trailer driver slammed into a line of stopped cars along the Oklahoma turnpike and killed 10 people.More

October 11, 2010

Dealing with Insurance Companies After an Auto Accident

After a car accident, people often immediately contact their insurance company hoping that they will offer fair compensation for damages. Often, people discover a short time later that many of the costs involved with their claim were not covered. In severe accidents where there is injury as well as considerable vehicle damage, claims will frequently be refuted by insurance companies, and high costs fall upon the victims involved. More

October 8, 2010

About 10 people injured in roller coaster accident at Knott's Berry Farm [Updated]

About 10 people were injured at Knott's Berry Farm on Thursday night during an accident involving a roller coaster, officials said.

Police and fire units responded to the park and were treating the victims, the Orange County Fire Authority said. The extent of the injuries was unclear.More

October 7, 2010

NVIDIA Settles Class Action Suit For Repair Promise And $2M

After two years of litigation NVIDIA has settled a class-action suit that claimed its graphics processing units were defective with a $2 million fund and a promise to replace either the chips or the computers affected.More

October 6, 2010

Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney Settles with Starbucks

On Monday, September 27, Starbucks Corporation settled with Mildred and Edwin Rodgers for $4.8 million. The slip and fall case against Starbucks had been in trial since September 15, 2010 before the Honorable Stephen J. Czuleger of the Los Angeles Superior Court. More

October 5, 2010

How much money can I get for my injury case?

To determine how much money can I get for my injury case Angeles in Los there are many factors to consider. An important factor is whether the person had caused serious injury to Los Angeles even insurance.

This is true whether it is a case of premises liability, car accident, accident or plane crash. You must first click on the following checklist to ensure that your rights and strengthen the value of your personal injury attorney in Los AngelesAbility to recover money damages.More

October 4, 2010

Dog Bites in Los Angeles – when you need a dog bite lawyer

Few people imagine when they bring a dog into their lives as a pet and the family that one day, the animal could turn on them or worst, bite a neighbor or friend. And for most pet owners, this scenario will come true. However, the frequency of dog bite attacks is increasing in Los Angeles. dog bites are one of the most brutal types of personal injury victims innocent can suffer, causing deep, jagged wounds, scarring, blindness and even death. When this happens,Dog Bite Lawyer in Los Angeles becomes a necessity. The sad reality is, most dog bites can be avoided by the second Dog Bite Lawyers.More

October 1, 2010

11 Million Reasons to Be Concerned About the Most Recent Tot Toy Recall

WASHINGTON – Fisher-Price is recalling more than 11 million tricycles, toys and high chairs over safety concerns.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday that the tricycles and high chairs were blamed for children’s injuries.More

September 30, 2010

4 Frequent Lawsuits Handled by Injury Lawyers in Los Angeles

Auto Accident

Los Angeles drivers and passengers face an accident rate 8 times higher than the national average. Long commutes and poorly maintained roads contribute to these numbers. Additionally, rain poses significant hazards in Los Angeles due to poor runoff planning. If you are involved in a car accident in Los Angeles, even if you are partially at fault, you may be entitled to financial recovery. Locate a personal injury lawyer with experience in verdicts or settlements arising from auto accident lawsuits.More

September 28, 2010

Lawyers Are Also Called Attorneys

Law practice is so diverse that it is not possible to describe the so-called typical lawyer. Each lawyer works with different clients and different legal problems. Lawyers use various ways to decide how to charge for their services that are set out by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court requires that the fees must be reasonable.More

September 24, 2010

Proving Fault in a Car Accident on Los Angeles Freeway

California news has also recorded numerous reports on car accidents at the Pacific Coast highway. The danger on the road can cause a split-second collision, injuring passengers and pedestrians.

Injuries can be traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, and paralysis. Such injuries require series of medical treatment and can be expensive.More

September 23, 2010

Feinstein, Boxer propose tougher gas pipeline regulation in wake of San Bruno blast

California’s two U.S. senators introduced a bill Wednesday that would impose strict new pipeline safety standards and add federal inspectors in the wake of the Sept. 9 natural gas explosion in San Bruno that killed seven people and burned 37 houses to the ground. More

September 22, 2010

Man Killed in Los Angeles Car Accident

David Recinos, a 30-year-old Placentia man was killed in a Los Angeles car accident after his vehicle struck a big rig early morning on September 19, 2010. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal car versus truck collision occurred on the 5 Freeway near Valley View Street in La Mirada. Recinos was driving a 1999 Chevy Suburban that crashed into the trailer of the truck. The big rig was traveling south on the freeway and doing at 35 mph at the time. Recinos sustained major head and back trauma. He was transported to a nearby hospital where he died.More

September 21, 2010

When I need a personal injury attorney?

If you have suffered harm because of someone else's negligence or misconduct in Los Angeles, California, in particular, construction injuries, defective manufacture or design, inadequate warnings, defective strollers or car seats, navigation or slip and fall injuries, accidents pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, injuries or accidents bus big platform to name a few examples oftype of collision accidents, you should not delay in seeking expert legal representation to ensure that your rights are not violated, and seek a positive outcome for you and your family. More

September 17, 2010

A fall can start a senior's final decline

Longtime Los Angeles Lakers sportscaster Francis Dayle "Chick" Hearn fell in his Encino home in 2002 and died three days later.

Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor broke her hip in July when she fell out of bed. She's been in and out of consciousness in recent weeks.More

September 16, 2010

Injured bicyclist in fair condition

A teenage girl struck by a car while riding her bicycle in Tehachapi early Wednesday morning was in fair condition by late afternoon, according to nursing staff.

Harley McDaniel, 17, was recovering at Kern Medical Center, where she was taken after the 5:55 a.m. crash.

McDaniel was riding on the north side of Highline Road in the area of Water Canyon Road when she tried to cross to the south side of the roadway, according to a California Highway Patrol news release. She crossed directly into the path of a car driven by Tehachapi resident Philip Waterstradt and was struck, the CHP said.More

September 15, 2010

Court Allows Metrolink Accident Case To Proceed Against Los Angeles

On August 30, the California Court of Appeals ruled that the lower court erred in throwing out a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles based on negligence arising from the fatal Blue Line Metro accident. The metro train ran into a car, driven by Sara Tovar, crossing the tracks. Tovar died from her injuries.

According to testimony, Tovar failed to see the flashing lights or hear the train's bells as it approached. Experts testified that inadequate signage existed at the intersection. Charges were dismissed by the court against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, but allowed to continue against the city. At issue - whether the city maintained a dangerous condition on public property. More

September 14, 2010

Basic Facts Concerning Case Trials in Los Angeles

Each case that will go through the process of trial before the court of law commonly becomes too complicated, especially for the ordinary person. Oftentimes, the case involves many other kinds of legal subjects as the trial progresses.

Certain complex issues also arise in cases being tried in court. This is a reality in most trial cases all over the country. More

September 13, 2010

LA residents: Police harassment spawned outrage

LOS ANGELES — A city all too familiar with civil unrest was caught by surprise with the level of outrage over the fatal police shooting of an illegal immigrant from Guatemala who was menacing officers with a knife.

The officers were also Hispanic, and witnesses backed up their claims that Manuel Jaminez threatened them. More

September 11, 2010

How much money can I get for my personal injury case?

To determine how much money I get for my personal injury cases in Los Angeles, there are many factors to consider. An important factor is whether the person who caused the damage in Los Angeles even had insurance.

This is true whether it is a case of premises liability, car accidents, accidents or plane crash. You should first consult the list below to get your rights and improve the value of your Los Angeles personal> Prosecutor injuries can recover money damages.

1. What if I have hurt in a car accident?More

September 9, 2010

Disease Discrimination Exists in the Workplace

os Angeles, CA: A California police officer recently filed a lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles alleging discrimination on the part of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Malcolm Thomas's California labor lawsuit was augmented by charges that his employer discriminated against an injury he suffered on the job. Instead of making allowances for Thomas's injury, his employer allegedly put him in situations that proved to aggravate the injury. More

September 8, 2010

Brain injured man wins $2.85 million lawsuit against stun-gun maker

A California man injured after he was shocked with a stun gun in 2006 won a $2.8 million settlement against Taser International Inc. this summer. [SantaCruzSentinel]

Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge Jeff Almquist declined Thursday to seal court documents detailing the settlement over the objections of Taser International Inc. More

September 3, 2010

$5.5 Million Los Angeles County Medical Malpractice Settlement Reached with Family of Redondo Beach Cheerleader who Sustained Permanent TBI

Los Angeles County and the family of 15-year-old Elizabeth Nicks have agreed to settle her family's California injuries to a minor lawsuit for $5.5 million. On August 16, the media reported that the county's Board of Supervisors was expected to vote on the Los Angeles medical malpractice settlement amount on August 17.More

September 2, 2010

South L.A. garment factory workers to get back pay and overtime in settlement

Workers at a suspected sweatshop in South Los Angeles will receive back pay and overtime, and an independent monitor will scrutinize the factory's activities in a settlement reached Wednesday between the owners and the city attorney's office.

City Atty. Carmen Trutanich's office sued the company's owner-operator for allegedly failing to pay employees overtime and maintaining sweatshop conditions in the garment factory.More

September 1, 2010

Bay Area Workplace Injury Attorney News: Violent LA Gas Explosion Kills 1

Los Angeles, CA (Bay Area Workplace Injury Attorney News)—A Los Angeles business’ botched attempt at rerouting a gas line after the company fell behind on payments proved deadly Friday, July 30, 2010, when a gas explosion was detonated inside the industrial building. The violent blast destroyed the building and resulted in one unfortunate fatality. The force of the gas explosion also reportedly hurled another worker across the street, leaving him in critical condition. Fire personnel on the scene initially believed that man’s injuries had proven fatal, given that he did not have a heart beat. However, medical professionals at an area hospital later revived him, according to information provided by the Associated Press. More

August 30, 2010

Rollover Accident in Los Angeles Injures Driver

A male driver sustained injuries in a Los Angeles car accident the night of August 24, 2010. According to a news report in The Press Telegram, the rollover crash occurred on the 110 Freeway in South Los Angeles near the West Gage Avenue off-ramp. The driver was partially ejected and trapped under his overturned car. Officials do not believe that the driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. An investigation will be needed to determine what caused the car accident. An investigation is ongoing. More

August 27, 2010

Find your right to compensation

If you have suffered an accident, a car accident, motorcycle accident or a mine accident or have suffered an injury by slipping or falling in a public place, it would be wise to seek advice from an injury lawyer may be entitled to thousands of dollars in damages.

rights to compensation may include all losses and expenses that the result of injury and compensation can be awarded for pain and suffering. Your wound should not be seriousin many cases suffer from an injury may mean that you have the legal right to compensation.More

August 25, 2010

Brain injured man wins $2.85 million lawsuit against stun-gun maker

A California man injured after he was shocked with a stun gun in 2006 won a $2.8 million settlement against Taser International Inc. this summer. [SantaCruzSentinel]

Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge Jeff Almquist declined Thursday to seal court documents detailing the settlement over the objections of Taser International Inc.More

August 24, 2010

What Are The Statutes Of Limitation For Injuries After An Accident?

The legal term for any injury that a person suffers to his mind, body or emotions is personal injury. This term is also used to refer to a kind of lawsuit that the injured party might file for under tort. This is comes into play when injury has been caused by the negligence of another individual. There are many types of personal injury claims and the most common ones in any state are accidents at work, assault claims, road traffic accidents, tripping accidents, and product defect accidents.More

August 23, 2010

Madonna Sued Over "Material Girl" Clothing Line

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Madonna has been hit with a lawsuit over her new "Material Girl" fashion line for teenagers by a California clothing company that says it has been using the name since 1997.

L.A Triumph filed a lawsuit against the pop superstar in the California Central District court on Thursday, just two weeks after the Madonna line went on sale in Macy's. More

August 20, 2010

California Nurses Assn. files suit alleging discrimination against Filipinos at Bay Area hospital

The California Nurses Assn. has filed a class-action lawsuit against Sacramento-based Sutter Health and the company’s California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, alleging that hospital managers refused to hire Filipino nurses.More

August 18, 2010

Chlorine overload at CA public pool hospitalized 17

Los Angeles, CA—A “Free Swim Day” at a public pool in Arcadia took a turn for the worse when seventeen people, including 10 children became sick and were rushed to a hospital. Officials suspect an overload of chlorine is the culprit for the mass infliction, as reported by KTLA.

Emergency crews were called to the public pool at the Arcadia County Park around 11:20 a.m. on Monday, July 19, 2010, where they transported 17 people to Methodist Hospital in Arcadia and Huntington Hospital in Pasadena for treatment.More

August 17, 2010

Blizzard Wins $88 Million Suit Against World of Warcraft Private Server Owner

Blizzard Entertainment, responsible for the hugely popular World of Warcraft MMORPG, has won a default judgment against the operator of a private server used to run World of Warcraft.

Alyson Reeves, operator of Scapegaming, has been ordered to pay $88 million to Blizzard Entertainment, who accused Reeves of copyright infringement, unfair competition and circumvention of copyright protection systems as well as other allegations. Blizzard filed the suit last October, citing that Reeves was “well aware” that the actions that Scapegaming performed were unauthorized.More

August 16, 2010

8 dead, 12 hurt at off-road race in Calif. desert

LOS ANGELES — An off-road truck plowed into a crowd and scattered "bodies everywhere" moments after sailing off a jump at a California race Saturday, killing eight people and leaving 12 injured, authorities and witnesses said.

The crash came shortly after the start of the 8 p.m. PDT race called the California 200, said San Bernardino County sheriff's spokeswoman Cindy Bachman.More

August 13, 2010

The Hidden Dangers in a Common Drug for Acid Reflux

Reglan is commonly prescribed to treat gastroesophageal reflux or GERD. According to the manufacturer's warning on the label, Reglan is only to be used for short periods of time. Unfortunately, these warnings are rarely explained and often overlooked.

If you or a loved one was prescribed Reglan (also known as Octamide, Maxolon or by the generic name metoclopramide) More

August 12, 2010

Call A Los Angeles Dog Bite Lawyer To Win Your Injury Claim

A concern that continues to grow rapidly in Los Angeles, California is the increase in dog attacks and dog bites that the popular city sees every year. Too many dog lovers are allowing their pets to wander free through parks and neighborhoods, heightening the chances of attacks and injuries to off-guard pedestrians. You or someone you know may have become the most recent victim of a dog attack or dog bite, and ultimately the victim of negligent behavior on the part of the animal’s owner. Luckily for you, there are lawyers in the Los Angeles area who specialize in dog attack and dog bite claims.More

August 11, 2010

Riverside Cheerleading Coach Among 3 Killed in Fiery Crash

Wendy Rice was driving one of three vans carrying athletes from California Baptist University.

BISHOP, Calif. -- A fiery crash involving vans carrying cross-country teams from a local high school and a university killed three people and left 16 injured near the eastern Sierra Nevada. More

August 10, 2010

Homeowner’s Liability: Cracks on Walkways and Slip and Falls

If you are a homeowner with a cracked driveway or walkways, you may think the cracks are not a major problem. However, cracked, jagged and uneven walkways are one of the major causes of slip and fall accidents. This means that visitors and friends coming to your home are in danger of an accident at home… and you are in danger of a slip and fall premises liability lawsuit as a result of your negligence.
What is Premises Liability Law?More

August 9, 2010

Survivors file Lawsuit against Greyhound Bus Company

Merely a week after a horrific bus accident that led to the death of six people on Highway 99 in Fresno, six of the survivors have decided to file a personal injury lawsuit against Greyhound and the drivers involved. The lawsuit was filed by the plaintiffs this Wednesday in Sacramento by four adults and two children.More

August 6, 2010

Residents reminded about fire insurance

Supervisor, firefighters urge foothill residents to properly cover their homes.

LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE — Los Angeles County officials on Wednesday advised foothill residents to make sure their homes are protected and insured amid this year's already devastating fire season.

Supervisor Mike Antonovich, Los Angeles County firefighters and members of the county's Commission on Insurance gathered at Fire Camp No. 2 in La Cañada to discuss options for home fire protection and to remind them to check their insurance policies for fire coverage.More

August 5, 2010

Los Altos nursing home fined $100,000 after man suffers fatal head injury

Report on Pilgrim Haven Health Facility A Northern California nursing home was fined $100,000 after its staff allegedly failed to prevent a patient from falling twice and suffering a fatal head injury for which he was not treated, state public health officials announced this week.More

August 3, 2010

What the Los Angeles Injury Attorney Deals With

Personal injury is the term for any damage or injury caused to a person. This condition refers to physical or bodily injury as well as mental and emotional damage or suffering.This condition may arise from any of these – vehicular accidents, falls, termination from work, defective or malfunctioning products and medical/professional malpractice. When you have to deal with situations that involve personal injury many times the situation can get complex, and it’s always a good idea to hire a Los Angeles Injury Lawyer to assist you in your case because you know the other side has experts on their teamMore

August 2, 2010

California Personal Injury Attorneys File Lawsuit Against Los Angeles Unified School District

California personal injury attorneys have filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles Unified School District for severe personal injuries and negligence. According to the lawsuit, 13-year-old Anwar Stetson amputated two of his fingers in a woodworking class at the Paul Revere Charter Middle School in Los Angeles in January 2008. The suit alleges Anwar was using a power tool at the time of the incident without adequate instruction or supervision by his shop teacher, thus resulting in the severe personal injury, disfigurement and permanent disabilities he sustained. The lawsuit was brought against the defendants by Anwar's court appointed guardian, Jeff Stetson. The case is set to begin on August 3, 2010, in the Los Angeles County Superior Court in Santa Monica, case # SC103258.More

July 28, 2010

Gibson And Lawyer Present Extortion Evidence To Police

Mel Gibson met with Los Angeles police on Sunday to present evidence backing up allegations his ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva attempted to extort $10 million from him to keep recordings of his telephone rants private.

The former couple, which split earlier this year, has become embroiled in a bitter battle over recent weeks as they attempt to thrash out custody arrangements for their young daughter, Lucia.More

July 27, 2010

Kevin Costner Dismisses Lawsuit Against Music Promoter

Kevin Costner is best known for playing baseball players and romantic leads in movies, but apparently had designs to expand his repertoire beyond the silver screen into the music business. However, those plans are likely over as a lawsuit the actor dismissed his lawsuit against a music promoter.More

July 26, 2010

DUI Collision in Los Angeles Causes Injuries

A DUI collision in Los Angeles resulted in injuries for a female driver and her 6-year-old daughter the night of July 19, 2010. The San Gabriel Valley Tribune reports that the crash happened on the 10 Freeway near Puente Avenue in Baldwin Park, when a suspected drunk driver cut in front of the victim's SUV causing her to lose control and the vehicle to roll over. The woman and her daughter were taken to an area medical center with neck and back injuries. The suspect initially left the scene. But officials caught up with the driver and arrested him on suspicion of felony DUI. More

July 23, 2010

Deadly Greyhound bus crash in Fresno probed

In his 32 years as a Greyhound bus driver, James Jewett always made sure he was well-rested before going to work, his youngest daughter said.

On Tuesday night, Jewett left his Sacramento home to begin his Sacramento-Los Angeles route, which he has been driving for the past eight years. More

July 21, 2010

Turbulence injures 25 on United flight diverted to DIA

At least 25 people were injured Tuesday evening when a United Airlines plane hit severe turbulence during a Washington, D.C., to Los Angeles flight, authorities said. It was diverted to Denver International Airport.

"It was just a huge up and down," passenger Kaoma Bechaz said.More

July 20, 2010

Tips For Avoiding Motorcycle Accidents

Although Motorcycles are gas efficient and a great way to travel, motorcycle riders are at greater risk of injury than other motorists. According to Los Angeles personal injury attorney Safety in riding motorcycles in order to prevent injuries is a very critical issue especially during motorcycle season.

While some accidents cause injuries or life time paralysis, some result to fatalities. These incidents should be a constant reminder for motorcyclists to protect themselves. If you have been a victim of a motorcycle accident and have suffered serious injuries, contact a motorcycle accident injury attorney Los Angeles who have had extensive experience in successfully representing clients who have been injured in various types of and have recovered the compensation they deserve.More

July 19, 2010

What is Work Accident Compensation?

Have you had an issue at work where you had an accident and thus are hurt? Then you might be able to get work accident compensation. How do you do that? Well, there is always rules you have to follow. There is always a system in which to do things. Therefore, let us help you learn the system you have to follow in order to file your claim.More

July 16, 2010

Los Angeles Car Accident Injures Pedestrian

A pedestrian sustained injuries in a Los Angeles car accident the morning of July 14, 2010 after being hit by a vehicle at a Glendale intersection. According to a CBS News report, the injury collision that occurred at the intersection of Central Avenue and Mountain Street, is still under investigation. Glendale police say the pedestrian was treated at the scene and that the extent of his or her injuries is not known.More

July 14, 2010

Blue Line train ran signal before hitting police car in Long Beach

The police vehicle had a green light to cross Long Beach Boulevard when it was struck, cameras show. Injured officer remains in hospital.
Officer injured

An unidentified Long Beach police officer was pinned inside the squad car for about half an hour. (Stephen Carr / Long Beach Press-Telegram)More

July 13, 2010

Dole Banana Case Reaches Pivotal Juncture

This Week's Decision in Los Angeles Will Have International Implications, Announces Provost Umphrey LLP

LOS ANGELES, Jul 12, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The high-profile Dole banana case will reach a key and dramatic development this week, as attorneys for banana workers suing the food giant will argue today that their cases have merit; and, the judge overseeing the proceedings will issue her decision on those claims on Thursday, July 15. The judge's ruling from the bench could affect thousands of injured men worldwide and numerous cases pending throughout the U.S. against Dole.More

July 12, 2010

Boy kills 2-year-old brother in what police call an accidental shooting

A 9-year-old North Hills boy accidentally shot and killed his 2-year-old brother in what police are describing as a tragic accident.

Los Angeles police responded to a radio call of an "ambulance shooting" in the 16700 block of Parthenia Street about 5:50 p.m. Friday and discovered a 2-year-old boy with a single gunshot wound to the upper torso.More

July 9, 2010

Family Of California Woman Sues Over Salmonella In Hospital Food

Last week, a lawsuit was filed by the family of Donna Pierce, a 69-year-old California woman who died in April 2009 after eating white pepper that was contaminated with salmonella.

Court documents say that Pierce consumed the pepper while recovering from a February 2009 lung surgery at Kaiser Permanente in Hayward, California, More

July 8, 2010

How Much Money Can I Get For My Personal Injury Case?

July 7, 2010

Missing woman's mother sues Los Angeles County and Sheriff's Department

Mitrice Richardson disappeared Sept. 17 after being released from the Malibu/Lost Hills sheriff's station. Mother Latice Sutton has filed a negligence and wrongful death lawsuit.

The mother of Mitrice Richardson — the woman missing since she was released from the Malibu/Lost Hills sheriff's station in the dark, early morning of Sept. 17 — filed a negligence and wrongful death lawsuit Tuesday against Los Angeles County and Sheriff's Department officials.More

July 6, 2010

CHP officer among 3 injured in runaway truck collision

A runaway truck speeding out of control through the Grapevine area of Interstate 5 hit a California Highway Patrol cruiser trying to clear its path Saturday, triggering a three-vehicle collision that sent all three drivers to the hospital.

The identity of the 35-year-old CHP officer from Bakersfield, who suffered what were reported to be moderate injuries, was not being released Sunday, according to Officer Kirk Arnold, who said no arrests had been made. The accident is said to have been caused by an SUV driver's failure to follow the CHP officer's directions to move out of the way.More

July 6, 2010

Jury awards $1.7 million to Fox camera operator hurt by LAPD

A Los Angeles County Superior Court jury on Friday awarded $1.7 million to a camera operator from Fox's KTTV-TV Channel 11 News who was knocked to the ground by police during the 2007 May Day melee in MacArthur Park.More

July 2, 2010

Four Coast Guard members charged in fatal crash in San Diego Bay

Four members of the U.S. Coast Guard have been charged with criminal offenses ranging from involuntary manslaughter to dereliction of duty for their role in the fatal collision between their vessel and a civilian boat in San Diego Bay last year, the Coast Guard announced Thursday. More

July 1, 2010

Lawsuit says priest abused student at Bellflower's St. John Bosco High in 1960s

A lawsuit filed Wednesday in Norwalk is the latest to accuse the Roman Catholic Church of systematically allowing a priest to sexually abuse a minor, in this case a former student at St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower.More

June 28, 2010

Road accidents this week in the Los Angeles area

Teen killed after crashing ATV into tree in Corona

A 17-year-old was killed while riding an all-terrain vehicle in Corona, according to the Riverside County coroner’s office.

Marcos Saucedo of Riverside was riding the ATV about 8 p.m. Saturday when he lost control and hit a tree near the 17,400 block of Eagle Valley Road, according to the coroner’s office. He was pronounced dead at the scene minutes later. More

June 25, 2010

Los Angeles Car Accident Proves Fatal for Pedestrian

A pedestrian accident in Hollywood proved fatal for an 87-year-old woman the afternoon of June 21, 2010 as she attempted to cross the street in a marked crosswalk. The Daily Breeze reports that the elderly pedestrian was trying to cross the street at the intersection of Vine Street and Selma Avenue when she was hit by a large commercial truck. She was pronounced dead at the scene. No charges have been filed against the truck driver pending an investigation.More

June 24, 2010

Second person fatally hit by Southern California train

Hours after a freight train struck a pedestrian in Oceanside and crippled commuter train traffic in Orange County, another line was suspended Wednesday when a Metrolink train struck and killed someone in Covina.

Metrolink spokeswoman Angie Starr said the train was traveling from San Bernardino and was due to arrive at Union Station in Los Angeles at 11:10 a.m. The victim, whom Starr called "a trespasser," died at the scene.More

June 21, 2010

Tips to Prevent Hyperthermia

I came across this article about a program in Tulsa, OK that is helping educate parents on the risks of leaving your child in the car unattended. In the article they state that it only takes 10 minutes for your car to heat up 19 degrees. So that “real quick” trip into the store could put your child in serious danger. More

June 19,2010

Youth counselor killed during Baldwin Park police pursuit

A youth counselor on his way to pick up his paycheck was killed Friday morning in a collision with a vehicle being chased by Baldwin Park police, his co-workers and authorities said.

Walter Williams, 37, was driving north on Francisquito Avenue about 9:30 a.m. when he was struck by a blue sport utility vehicle at the intersection with Ramona Boulevard, said Don Gutierrez of Eggleston Youth Center, the nonprofit social service agency where Williams worked.More

June 17, 2010

Hotel workers accuse LAX Hilton of circumventing L.A.'s 'living wage' law

The Hilton Los Angeles Airport hired scores of workers through a subcontractor in an illegal scheme to circumvent a city law mandating that airport-area hotel employees receive a “living wage,” according to a lawsuit announced Wednesday. More

June 16, 2010

Pinole Calif. Injury Lawyer News: Man, dog killed in pedestrian-train collision

Pinole, CA—In an addition to the mounting number of pedestrian-train fatalities recorded throughout the state of California, a man and his dog were struck and killed by an Amtrak locomotive Wednesday, May 12, 2010. The deadly collision occurred in Pinole, California near Pinole Shores Park. The accident comes only a few months after Amtrak and Union Pacific authorities launched a campaign to bring dangers associated with railway crossings and tracks to light, as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle.

Reports indicate there were two trains traveling in opposite directions of each other when the deadly pedestrian-train wreck occurred. At approximately 9:30 a.m., an Amtrak train struck a man and his K-9 friend. According to KCBS’ news coverage, the fatal train-related accident occurred between the Richmond and Martinez stops near Tennent Avenue. Reports also indicate there were two Amtrak trains traveling through western Contra Costa County at the same time. This subsequently prompted investigators to question whether the unidentified victim and his pet were struck by one or both trains, according to Amtrak spokesperson Marc Magliari. The man, whose name has not been released pending notification of next of kin, and his dog apparently succumbed to their traumatic injuries at the scene.

The accident marked the third fatal pedestrian-train crash to take place in western Contra Costa County within the last few months.More

June 15, 2010

When to Hire a Hostile Work Environment Attorney

Every day thousands of people show up for a job they hate. Is it because the work is knuckle-scrapingly hard? No. Is it because the job is mind numbingly boring? No. It is because every day someone at that place of work makes life miserable for that employee. It makes suffering through until days’ end almost unbearable. It rears its ugly head as discrimination, be it sexual, racial, ageism or religious. It’s a boss who sexually harasses an employee or someone who chronically tells lewd, unwelcome jokes in the workplace. It’s a fellow employee in the next cubicle who gossips, bullies, sabotages or belittles the accomplishments of his neighbor and the boss who allows such behavior. More

June 14, 2010

Santa Cruz CA Workplace Accident: Worker sucked in wood chipper, killed

Santa Cruz, CA—A long-time employee with Santa Cruz County was tragically killed when he was pulled into a wood chipper. The worker was reportedly clearing brush outside Watsonville, when the accident took place at around 9:09 a.m., on Paulsen Road, off of Green Valley Road, as reported by KSBW.More

June 11, 2010

Business Law and commercial Litigation

It is of critical implication that individuals should be informed regarding business law and commercial litigation. A business is also referred to as a company, enterprise or firm is a officially credited system intended to provide goods or solutions to customers. Businesses are best in capitalist economies most getting stealthily owned and created to acquire revenue that will maximize the prosperity of its keepers and develop the business itself.More

June 10, 2010

Former O.C. deputy arrested over car crash

The Laguna Niguel man is accused of injuring a woman while driving under the influence of prescription drugs. The incident occurred March 1, when he was a member of the Sheriff's Department.

A former Orange County sheriff's deputy was arrested and charged Wednesday with injuring a 78-year-old woman in a car crash while driving under the influence of prescription drugs — his second auto accident of the evening, authorities said.More

June 9, 2010

Toddler recovering after being struck by baseball at Dodger Stadium

A 3-year-old girl who underwent surgery Tuesday for a fractured skull after being struck by a baseball hit into the stands during batting practice at Dodger Stadium is expected to recover.

"The surgery went well and we anticipate a full recovery," said Dr. J. Gordon McComb, head of the Division of Neurosurgery for Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. "We expect she'll be able to go home by the end of the week." More

June 8, 2010

Octuplets mom Nadya Suleman settles her workers’ comp case

The Los Angeles County woman who gave birth to eight children -- and was promptly dubbed "Octomom" -- has agreed to settle a workers' compensation case against a hospital where she was injured more than a decade ago.

Nadya Suleman, mother of octuplets and six other children, will receive $40,000 from representatives of Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk, according to a copy of the settlement provided to The Times by the California Department of Industrial Relations. More

June 7, 2010

Former Transit Cop Prepares To Go On Trial For Shooting Unarmed Man

os Angeles, CA, United States (AHN) - Jury selection begins Wednesday in the case of a former Bay Area Rapid Transit police officer who allegedly shot to death an unarmed man on a California train platform New Year’s Day last year.

Officer Johannes Mehserle, a white officer, has pleaded not guilty to shooting 22-year-old Oscar Grant III, a black man.More

June 3, 2010

Los Angeles Consumer Attorney - Petco agrees to pay $1.75-million in settlement and to improve pricing, animal-care policies

La Jolla-based Petco Animal Supplies Inc. has agreed to pay $1.75 million to settle a consumer complaint action filed by prosecutors in five counties, San Diego prosecutors announced Wednesday.

Without admitting fault, the company agreed to improve conditions for for-sale animals, to keep price tags on products current and to give employees better training on weighing items sold in bulk, such as dog biscuits and other treats.More

June 2, 2010

Los Angeles CA Aviation Injury: Several injured during bumpy flight from London

Los Angeles, CA—Six people were hospitalized due to serious injuries suffered aboard a United Airlines flight, which encountered severe turbulence en route to Los Angeles from London. The plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Montreal, Canada on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 as a result, as reported by KABC.

Reports indicated there were approximately 200 people aboard a Boeing 777 when it experienced harsh turbulence as it flew above the Atlantic Ocean. The plane initially departed from London’s Heathrow Airport and was scheduled to land at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).More

June 1, 2010

Find An Experienced Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer

In Los Angeles, when injury has occurred and is due to the actions taken by others, it may be the case that retaining the services of a Los Angeles personal injury attorney will be necessary. While some may have unfairly less than favorable opinions of attorneys in general, navigating the complicated road following an injury requires a strong advocate on your side.

In legal terms, a personal injury is that which is brought about by the actions of a person or an entity such as a company or corporation, and which has led to harm being done to an individual. This is when a good attorney who has experience in personal injury law can be a real find. He or she is extremely skilled at litigating the intricacies involved in this field of law.More

May 28, 2010

Parents sue construction firm in rape

SAN BERNARDINO - The parents of a teenager who was molested and raped by a registered sex offender have filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against a Rancho Cucamonga construction company that assigned the sex offender to supervise a project at a San Bernardino middle school where he met the victim.

The lawsuit is aimed at school officials, school police and Ledesma & Meyer Construction Co., which reportedly assigned then 34-year-old Darold Jay Hecht, a twice-convicted sex offender, to supervise a project in 2006 at Cesar Chavez Middle School, in the Verdemont area of San Bernardino.More

May 27, 2010

Motorcyclist Injured in Los Angeles Hit-and-Run Collision

A hit-and-run crash in Los Angeles left a motorcyclist with major injuries the night of May 22, 2010. The San Gabriel Valley Tribune reports that the collision occurred at the intersection of Hacienda and Valley boulevards in the City of Industry when a driver later identified as 39-year-old Mario Dominguez, made a left turn in front of the motorcyclist. Dominguez then fled the scene of the crash, but was arrested shortly thereafter. He has also been charged with felony hit-and-run. The motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital with broken bones and internal injuries.More

May 25, 2010

How Much Money Can I Get For A Car Accident In Most Los Angeles Cities?

How much money can I get for a car accident in most Los Angeles cities is one of the most difficult questions for Los Angeles accident lawyer to answer. There are many scenarios that can arise in LA cities like Marina del Rey, Culver City, Venice Beach and Santa Monica, all favorite tourist spots and inundated with heavy traffic. LA's motor vehicle accident system is a lot different than some other states who have no fault insurance, where no matter who is at fault, insurance pays. In Los Angeles, California, we are in a pure comparative negligence jurisdiction. That means loser pays, no matter what his degree of fault in causing a motor vehicle accident for a particular injury.More

May 21, 2010

Sharon Osbourne Wins Round in Battery Lawsuit

Los Angeles - Sharon Osbourne won a round in court today when a judge ruled she can bring her own action against a former contestant on "Rock of Love Charm School" who sued her for battery.

The ruling by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Abraham A. Khan came over the objection of attorneys for plaintiff Megan Hauserman, who argued in their court papers that Osbourne waited too long to file the countersuit.More

May 20, 2010

O.C. mother shoots dog after it attacks her 6-year-old daughter

A Lake Forest woman shot a dog after it attacked her children outside their home Wednesday, authorities said.

Two of the woman's daughters, ages 3 and 6, were walking to a neighbor's house on a quiet cul de sac late Wednesday morning when a dog, thought to be a boxer or a pit bull mix, sprang at the 6-year-old, according to Orange County sheriff's spokesman Jim Amormino. More

May 19, 2010

Fatal Car Accident in Los Angeles

A 33-year-old man killed in a hit-and-run collision in Los Angeles has been identified by authorities as Eugene Jackson. CBS News reports that the fatal car accident happened at the intersection of South Figueroa and 135th streets the morning of May 15, 2010. The driver of a Dodge Durango SUV, officials say, ran a red light, and sideswiped a 2009 Nissan Altima driven by Jackson. The driver and passengers in the Durango exited the vehicle and fled the scene of the accident. Jackson was transported to an area hospital where he died. If you witnessed this incident or have any information about the suspects, please call LAPD at 1-877-LAPD-24-7. More

May 18, 2010

Car kills Santa Barbara homeless man who survived earlier accident

A 63-year-old homeless man was killed when he was struck by a car on one of Santa Barbara's busiest streets, authorities said Monday. He had been hit by a pickup truck two months ago a few blocks awayMore

May 17, 2010

Family of woman killed in crash with LAPD cruiser files lawsuit

The family of a woman killed after being struck by a Los Angeles police cruiser is suing the department.

The parents of Devin Leigh Petelski, 25, on Thursday filed a lawsuit alleging negligence. Petelski was killed Oct. 15 when her car was struck by a police patrol car that allegedly had neither its flashing lights or sirens on as it sped to a burglary call shortly before midnight. She died two days later at UCLA Medical Center.More

May 13, 2010

Personal Injury Claims: When You Need a Lawyer

For certain personal injury claims -- such as those for severe injuries, malpractice, or toxic exposure -- you'll want to consult a lawyer.

Sometimes, the skills of an experienced personal injury lawyer -- or at least the threat to an insurance company that such a lawyer may present -- are worth the money you must pay that lawyer to represent you. You may need a lawyer because of complex legal rules involved in your particular claim, or because the severity of your injuries might cause your compensation to vary greatly from the norm -- or simply because an insurance company refuses to settle a matter in good faith. The following types of injuries and accidents almost certainly require a lawyer's help.More

May 12, 2010

Los Angeles apartment fire: 13 injured in blazing downtown apartment fire

Los Angeles, CA—A raging fire, with flames reaching as high as the third story, and people dangling out of windows crying for help is what firefighters found when they arrived at an apartment fire in downtown Los Angeles. A reported 13 people were injured, some critically, when the 42-unit building caught fire on Saturday, May 8, 2010 around 8:45 a.m., as reported by USA Today.More

May 11, 2010

Distracted drivers, he's got just the ticket for you

Los Angeles Police Officer Kamaron Sardar's mission is to get the message across to distracted drivers that there are no good excuses for breaking this law.

If you happen to be one of the countless numbskulls out there who text while driving and talk on cellphones without hands-free devices, too distracted to know red from green or fast from slow, I've got news for you, Cookie.More

May 10, 2010

Grisly Corvette crash in Van Nuys; 4 killed

Four people were killed early Thursday when a sports car crashed near Van Nuys airport, police said.

The yellow 2007 Chevy Corvette was traveling at high speeds when it hit a guard rail on Roscoe Boulevard shortly after midnight, said Officer Gregory Baek of the Los Angeles Police Department. The car skidded several hundred feet, crossed some railway tracks and came to rest upside down, he said.More

May 7, 2010

11 Tips for Choosing a Personal Injury Lawyer

Choosing a personal injury lawyer can be a difficult thing if you do not know what you are looking for. There are several things to look for in accident attorneys like the attorney's reputation, experience in handling accident or personal injury cases, out-of-courtroom and in-court settlement track record among other things. If you are not in a business relationship with a personal injury lawyer, you can look for someone local through newspapers, TV, online ads, or your local bar association. Even the National Association of Personal Injury Lawyers is a good source of reference.More

May 6, 2010

Man Claims He Was Defamed in a Novel 'The Unseen'

LOS ANGELES (CN) - A San Francisco man claims novelist Alexandra Sokoloff defamed him in her 2009 thriller, "The Unseen," creating a character with his name and description, who has "violent, sexually predatory and abusive" tendencies.

In his Superior Court complaint, Brendan Cody says he met Sokoloff at a writers' conference in San Diego in 2007. He says they became friends and continued their friendship over the next two years, sharing "private information and confidences via email."More

May 5, 2010

Los Angeles Car Crash Proves Fatal for Woman

A car accident the morning of May 3, 2010 resulted in the death of 25-year-old Lisa Hylla of North Hills, the Los Angeles Daily News reports. The deadly collision happened on the northbound 405 Freeway near Devonshire Street. Hylla's 2007 Toyota Scion and a 1984 Toyota truck got involved in a collision on the freeway. More

May 3, 2010

Common Car Accident Injuries

Automobile accidents are a part of modern life, and can happen anytime, anywhere, and to anyone. Fortunately many car accidents are minor, with more damage done to the vehicle than to any of the passengers. But anyone out on the road is at risk.

Injuries from auto accidents are most commonly found in the neck and back. The most frequently seen injury is whiplash, which occurs when a car is rammed from behind, forcing the head to be suddenly, sometimes violently thrown forward and then backward. Even in accidents involving speeds as low as 15 mph, fragile tendons and muscles in the neck can be damaged when the neck hyperextends. Whiplash produces various symptoms, More.

April 26, 2010

Suit Alleges Cardinal Mahony Conspired to Hide Priest’s Sexual Abuse of Children

A 25-year-old Mexican man filed suit alleging that Cardinal Roger Mahony of the Los Angeles Archdiocese and a Mexican cardinal conspired to hide a priest's 20-plus years of child sexual abuse, exposing dozens more young victims to rape by a known pedophile.

The complaint filed in federal court in Los Angeles relies on a U.S. law, more than 200 years old, that allows foreign victims of human rights abuses to bring their perpetrators to justice in U.S. courts. The civil suit is the first known to use the Alien Tort Claims Act of 1789 to demand a jury trial and compensation for sexual offenses committed abroad by clergy, attorneys said.More...

April 23, 2010

Los Angeles Hit-and-Run Car Accident Seriously Injures Pedestrian

A man in his 30s has been seriously injured in a Los Angeles car accident after he was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street at a Van Nuys intersection. According to an ABC News report, the major injury pedestrian accident occurred the night of April 17, 2010 at the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Willis Avenue. The driver was going east on Victory when he struck the pedestrian. A Los Angeles police officer who was in the area immediately responded to the scene and found the victim seriously injured and lying on the roadway. The driver had left the scene. More...

April 22, 2010

Los Angeles CA injury: Ujima Village residents claim to be exposed to toxins

California premises liability attorneys alerts- Los Angeles County and Exxon-Mobile face lawsuit filed by Ujima Village residents who say they were exposed to dangerous toxins.

Los Angeles, CA—Los Angeles County has been sued by 400 people, who contend they were exposed to dangerous toxins while living at the county owned Ujima Village housing complex in Willowbrook.More...

April 21, 2010

Los Angeles CA dog bite injury: 3 dogs terrorize south LA, 3 people attacked

Legal news for California personal injury attorneys. Three dogs attacked three people, sending at least two the hospital.

California personal injury attorneys alert- Three dogs attacked residents in the Hyde Park area of South Los Angeles.More...

April 20, 2010

$19M lawsuit says hospital performed unconsented surgery

Legal news for California medical malpractice attorneys. Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles faces $19M lawsuit for brain damage and unconsented surgery.

California medical malpractice attorneys- A civil lawsuit claims the Children’s Hospital of LA performed surgery without consent that led to brain damage.More...

April 16, 2010

Unfair Insurance Practices Acts

In an effort to protect consumers, a number of states, such as California, Pennsylvania, and Texas, have passed laws outlining practices that insurance companies can't engage in. These acts essentially provide the insurance industry a code of ethics with clear descriptions of unacceptable policies that are in some way perceived as unfair to consumers. Insurance compliance acts vary from state to state, but each act offers guidelines for licensed insurance companies to observe to obtain the right to do business in the state. More...

Unfair Insurance Practices

April 15, 2010

Toyota Acceleration Suits Combined in California Federal Court

Lawsuits against Toyota Motor Corp. related to sudden acceleration will be consolidated in a federal court in Santa Ana, California, a panel of judges said.

Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, is facing at least 177 consumer and shareholder lawsuits seeking class-action status and at least 57 individual suits claiming personal injuries or deaths caused by sudden acceleration incidents. All the class actions and most of the individual suits were filed after September, when Toyota began the first of several recalls related to inadvertent acceleration. More...

February 13, 2010

Passenger Killed in Suspected DUI-Crash on Interstate 280

A 29-year-old San Jose man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol on Saturday after he lost control of his vehicle and crashed on Interstate 280, killing a male passenger. The accident happened on the transition from northbound Meridian Avenue to Interstate Highway 280. The driver, Sean Betti, lost control of his vehicle and struck a dirt embankment, causing the vehicle to rollover. A 25-year-old Campbell man was ejected from the vehicle. He was taken to Valley Medical Center, where he died of his injuries shortly after 5 a.m. Saturday. Another passenger was not hurt in the crash, the CHP said. The cause of the accident remains under investigation. More...

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EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Mr. Charlton has more than twenty five years experience arbitrating, litigating, mediating and negotiating a wide variety of disputes. He has successfully litigated many catastrophic injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, elder abuse, employer/employee, governmental tort liability, product liability, sexual harassment and business and contract matters throughout his career Mr. Charlton's experience encompasses both state and federal courts.

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