GMSR’s clients have brought us the full gamut of real property issues, including lease disputes, lis pendens, title insurance, escrow and development agreements, and eminent domain. In protecting our clients’ interests on appeal, we have obtained important decisions in these and other areas.
Court of Appeal affirms declaratory judgment, saving GMSR’s client tens of millions in rent
GMSR’s client, VMA Palomar, LLC (VMA), is the commercial tenant under a 42-year ground lease with landlord Farmers and Merchants Trust Company of Long Beach (FMT). The monthly rent was based on the property’s fair market value in the 1970s, when the lease began. The
Court of Appeal affirms judgment in favor of GMSR’s clients, rejecting fraud and misrepresentation claims stemming from a $30+ million commercial real estate deal
Two plaintiffs—a cosmetics company and a related entity—sued GMSR’s clients, a large property developer and two other defendants. Plaintiffs alleged fraud and misrepresentation arising from a multimillion-dollar commercial property sale in the City of Corona. The trial court granted summary judgment against one of the
SeneMan, LLC v. Corona Industrial JV, LLC (July 23, 2025, D083702) 2025 WL 2057879
Court of Appeal affirms judgment in favor of GMSR’s clients, rejecting fraud and misrepresentation claims stemming from a $30+ million commercial real estate deal
VMA Palomar, LLC v. Farmers & Merchants Trust Company of Long Beach (July 21, 2025, B340167) 2025 WL 2028217
Court of Appeal affirms declaratory judgment, saving GMSR’s client tens of millions in rent
Court of Appeal rejects application of interim adverse judgment rule in malicious prosecution case
After a decade of litigation with a commercial tenant, GMSR’s clients, a commercial property owner and its manager, prevailed. They then sued the tenant and his counsel for malicious prosecution. The tenant and his counsel moved to strike the complaint under the anti-SLAPP statute. After
Simantob v. Akhtarzad (Oct. 1, 2024, B320753) 2024 WL 4353472
Court of Appeal rejects application of interim adverse judgment rule in malicious prosecution case
GMSR persuades Court of Appeal that mobilehome park owner did not create a nuisance by installing solar panels
In 1984, GMSR’s client, Canyon View, obtained a use permit to construct a mobilehome park. The permit required 50% of the park’s land to be maintained as “open space.” Three decades later, Canyon View obtained permits and installed a solar energy system. The City of
Court of Appeal reverses more than $5 million in civil penalties and attorney fees assessed against GMSR’s property-owner client
GMSR’s clients own multiple residential properties in Oakland. The City of Oakland sued them, alleging building code violations and seeking civil penalties and a permanent injunction under the Oakland Municipal Code. The trial court found code violations at five properties and granted the City’s requests
People v. DODG Corporation (Aug. 21, 2024, A163757) 2024 WL 3886055
Court of Appeal reverses more than $5 million in civil penalties and attorney fees assessed against GMSR’s property-owner client
City of Santa Clarita v. Canyon View Limited (Aug. 13, 2024, B320230) 2024 WL 3822606
GMSR persuades Court of Appeal that mobilehome park owner did not create a nuisance by installing solar panels
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Whether on appeal, assisting trial counsel, or advising government officials contemplating legislative action, GMSR provides unique insight into the complex laws that impact public entities.
GMSR represents insurers on appeal effectively and efficiently. We also collaborate with our clients and trial counsel on strategy for coverage, contribution and bad faith litigation before appeals begin.
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GMSR vigorously advocates the rights of individual plaintiffs and defendants, in both state and federal appellate courts.
As part of GMSR’s long-standing commitment to social justice and equality, GMSR provides pro bono appellate services to individuals and to community organizations on issues of concern.
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