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May 15, 2025
Governmental Entity Liability Team Succeeds in Officer-Involved-Shooting Case
Los Angeles Partner Geoffrey R. Plowden and San Diego Associate Sheila M. Templeton secured a favorable verdict for our clients, a city and its police department, in a case centered around an officer-involved shooting. On the date of the incident, the plaintiff made numerous threatening and harassing 911 phone calls, and police officers were dispatched to investigate plaintiff’s violation of California Penal Code § 653x, which prohibits “communication with the 911 emergency system with the intent to annoy or harass…” Upon finding plaintiff at a parking lot, one sergeant initiated a traffic stop and instructed plaintiff to place his hands on the dashboard. Plaintiff was noncompliant and instead proceeded to assault the sergeant.
May 13, 2025
Roya H. Fohrer Recognized as a Top 25 Financial Services and Insurance Attorney
Congratulations to Los Angeles Partner Roya H. Fohrer, who has been selected as a Top 25 Financial Services and Insurance Attorney of 2025 by Attorney Intel. This award recognizes attorneys for their versatility, legal acumen, and commitment to serving clients across the banking, insurance, investment, and fintech sectors. The awardees play a crucial role in maintaining the stability and integrity of financial and insurance markets, helping their clients mitigate risk, resolve disputes, and seize new opportunities.
May 9, 2025
Legal Insight: Limiting Economic Damages and Future Medical Expenses: Clarification Provided by The California Court of Appeal
In a significant development for California personal injury defense, a Court of Appeal’s decision has provided further clarification on the application of the collateral source rule, particularly concerning a plaintiff’s eligibility for Medicare and claims for future medical damages. The appellate court has made clear that evidence of future Medicare eligibility is admissible at trial. This ruling will significantly impact often inflated claims for future medical damages.
May 8, 2025
Manning Kass Enhances Real Estate and Professional Liability Defense Capabilities with Addition of Spile, Leff & Goor, LLP
Manning Kass, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Spile, Leff & Goor, LLP (SL&G), an AV-rated California law firm with a longstanding reputation in real estate and professional liability defense. This integration significantly expands Manning Kass’ capabilities in these areas, broadening its network and strengthening its capabilities with three seasoned experts.
May 7, 2025
Trisha E. Newman Named a Certified AI Governance Professional
This past month, Los Angeles Partner Trisha E. Newman earned the certified Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional credential through the Internal Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). As an AI Governance Professional, Ms. Newman is tasked with the critical responsibility of evaluating AI, integrating relevant standards and best practices, and developing and implementing strategies for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
May 5, 2025
Legal Insight: U.S. Supreme Court Expands Scope of RICO to Allow Recovery for Economic Losses Derived From Personal Injuries
In a 5-4 decision issued on April 2, 2025, in Medical Marijuana, Inc., et al. v. Horn, 23-365, the U.S. Supreme Court held that “a plaintiff may seek treble damages for business or property loss even if the loss resulted from a personal injury” under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”), 18 U.S.C. § 1964(c).
May 1, 2025
David R. Ruiz and Lynn L. Carpenter Prevail Against Wrongful Death Claim
General Counsel David R. Ruiz and Los Angeles Partner Lynn L. Carpenter recently prevailed against a claim of wrongful death in the custody of our clients, a public entity. Mr. Ruiz and Ms. Carpenter successfully argued that statutory immunity applied as to all of the plaintiff’s negligence claims, and the Court agreed, granting our Motion for Summary Judgment and adopting the tentative ruling in full.
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