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June 26, 2025

Roya H. Fohrer Leads Panel on Navigating Professional Liability in a Hyper-Connected World

Join Los Angeles Partner Roya H. Fohrer and other industry leaders at Insurance Business America’s Future Fest, taking place July 10-11 at the Santa Monica Pier! Ms. Fohrer will be moderating a panel titled, “Risk Rewired: Navigating Professional Liability in a Hyper-Connected World,” which will address how professional risks are rapidly evolving with AI, cyber threats, and hybrid work redefining exposure. The panel will explore how brokers can stay ahead by advising clients through emerging liability challenges in a tech-driven landscape.

June 23, 2025

Insurance Coverage / Bad Faith Team Obtains Dismissal in Premises Liability Suit

Our Insurance Coverage / Bad Faith team recently obtained summary judgment and the full dismissal of a negligence claim against our client, the owner and out-of-possession landlord of the commercial property where the accident was alleged to have occurred. In the course of his job duties, one of the plaintiffs allegedly sustained severe injuries to his shoulder after he attempted to maneuver over pallets blocking a walkway and the pallets shifted, leading him to trip and fall. His injuries required surgical intervention. Plaintiffs thereby sued our client, who was represented by our team, led by New York office Managing Partner Jeanette L. Dixon and Partner Jamie N. Burke.

June 9, 2025

Appellate Law Team Delivers Another Win in First Amendment Case

On May 12, 2025, the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, affirmed in full the dismissal of all claims in its published opinion for Animal Protection & Rescue League, Inc. v. County of Riverside. San Diego Partner Yury A. Kolesnikov and Los Angeles Partner Andrea K. Kornblau took lead on the case, securing an important victory for Manning Kass’ clients, the County of Riverside and Sheriff’s Deputy Rudy Leso.

June 5, 2025

Manning Kass Obtains Writ of Mandate, Vindicating County of Nevada and Deputy Sheriff

In a recently published opinion, the California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, issued a writ of mandate ordering the lower court to grant our motion for summary judgment on behalf of the County of Nevada and a deputy. The County and two of its deputy sheriffs were sued following an incident in which a woman was shot and killed by one of the deputies. Los Angeles Equity Partner Mildred K. O’Linn and Partners Steven J. Renick, Lynn L. Carpenter, and Kayleigh A. Andersen secured the decision in favor of our clients, clearing the County and the deputies of liability.

June 3, 2025

Dennis B. Kass Honored Among LA’s Most Influential Leaders by the Los Angeles Business Journal

Manning Kass is proud to share that Firm Managing Partner Dennis B. Kass has been named in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2025 LA500 edition – the publication’s annual list recognizing the 500 most influential business leaders in Los Angeles. This prestigious honor reflects Mr. Kass’ outstanding visionary leadership, deep commitment to excellence, lasting impact on the legal industry, and meaningful contributions to the broader business community of Los Angeles.

June 2, 2025

Appellate Law Team Prevails: Defense Verdict Upheld in Employment Law Case

San Francisco Partner Mark R. Wilson successfully defended an Employment Law case that was taken to the California Court of Appeal, Second District. The plaintiff and appellant sued our client, a health care company, for disability-related causes of action under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) after he was terminated for failure to return to work following the expiration of his approved medical leave. San Diego Managing Partner Alfred M. De La Cruz took the case to trial, and the Court ruled in favor of our client based on the jury’s factual findings. Plaintiff susbequently appealed, arguing that he was entitled to a new trial due to inconsistent factual findings by the jury.

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