Summary Judgment Win in Georgia
8/2/23
Jennifer Adair and Aaron Miller obtained summary judgment on behalf of Tryphena’s Garden, a wedding venue where a guest claimed she tripped and fell due to a faulty entry ramp. Counsel were able to establish through depositions that the plaintiff …
Dismissal of High-Value Fraud Claim in Kentucky Federal Court
7/26/23
FMG attorneys Kyle Virgin and Austin Anderson obtained dismissal of all claims against their client in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, with Chief Judge Danny Reeves presiding. The plaintiff sought repayment from several entities after paying …
Summary Judgment Win in Pregnancy and Wrongful Termination Claim in California
7/26/23
John Rubiner and Tyler Jacobs from FMG’s Los Angeles office won summary judgment on behalf of California State University at Northridge in Los Angeles County Superior Court in an employment case involving claims by a former employee . After the …
Employer Win in Union Election in Illinois
7/26/23
FMG attorneys Justin Boron, Bob Chadwick, Amy Bender, and Ben Mathis led a team representing a Fortune 500 farm equipment manufacturer in a winning campaign in an NLRB representation election in Illinois. FMG’s client led the winning effort that defeated …
Judge Rules in HOA’s Favor Against Property Owners’ Injunction in Florida
5/4/23
Attorneys Carlos A. Fernández and Cathi Carson-Freymann prevailed against property owners’ motion for injunctive relief in Palm Beach County. The property owners sought to reverse several amendments to the property’s governing documents and subsequent special assessments. The property owners claimed …
Dismissal Secured Upon Finding No Duty to Indemnify Company’s Willful Fraud Claim in California
5/4/23
Attorneys Al Alikin, Will Hadikusumo, and Nick Directo secure a dismissal with prejudice on behalf of their client Hiscox Insurance Company in California federal court. In the underlying action, a former employee alleged his employer fraudulently promised him …
Defense Verdict in ADA Arbitration Case in Georgia
5/4/23
Attorneys Brad Adler and Michael Hill obtained a defense verdict for a Fortune 500 company client in an arbitration alleging failure to accommodate and retaliation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The plaintiff, a former sales manager with the company, …
Successfully Motion to Disqualify in California
1/3/23
Sharon Collier prevailed on a motion to disqualify on behalf of client Costco. The plaintiff’s counsel, Downtown Los Angeles Law Group attorney, Anthony Werbin, had previously done defense work for Costco. Therefore, Sharon argued that his entire firm had a …
1/3/23
Nick Directo and Al Alikin obtained a court order sustaining, with prejudice, Intact’s demurrer to Kindred Hospital’s claims for fraud, concealment, conspiracy, unfair business practices, and breach of contract for reimbursement of over $6.5 million in medical bills. Intact filed …
OSHA Citation Vacated Following Double Fatality in Texas
1/3/23
Robert Chadwick in FMG’s Dallas office, recently prevailed on a contested OSHA citation after a three-day trial before the Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission (“OSHRC”). The OSHA citation resulted from a double fatality at a Texas construction site. The …
Defense Verdict in 4-Week Trial in California
12/30/22
FMG Attorney Sharon Collier obtained a complete defense verdict after a 4-week Zoom jury trial in Alameda County Superior Court. The plaintiff claimed that she was sexually assaulted during a massage at the Claremont Club & Spa. She sued the …
OSHA Citation Vacated Following Double Fatality in Texas
8/30/22
Robert Chadwick in FMG’s Dallas office recently prevailed on a contested OSHA citation after a three-day trial before the Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission (“OSHRC”). The OSHA citation resulted from a double fatality at a Texas construction site. The …