Wins

GMSR has a stellar track record and reputation as writs and appeals attorneys. Below is a sample of recent wins for our clients.

Nov 21, 2008 Timothy T. Coates
Court of Appeal says relief from filing claim with wrong public entity unwarranted in the absence of evidence

City of Riverside v. Superior Court (Juarez) (2008) 2008 Cal.App. Unpub LEXIS 9452 (California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two). [unpublished]. Plaintiff was injured when she fell on a street in Riverside County. She presented a timely claim to the wrong public entity

Nov 20, 2008 , Timothy T. Coates
Court of Appeal affirms dismissal of dangerous condition claim on basis of statutory natural-condition immunity

Corey Romagnano v. Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District (2008) 2008 Cal.App. Unpub. LEXIS 9333 (California Court of Appeal, Second District, Division Six). [unpublished]. Plaintiff was injured when he slipped and fell off a steep cliff at a public park. He sued GMSR’s client, Rancho

Nov 20, 2008 Cynthia E. Tobisman
Court of Appeal rejects claim for wrongful death or battery based on substitution of doctor not approved by patient

Secarea v. Regents, et al. (2008) 2008 Cal.App. Unpub. LEXIS 9217 (California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Three) [unpublished], modified without change in judgment, 2008 Cal.App. Unpub. LEXIS 10325. After plaintiff’s wife died following heart surgery, he sued GMSR’s clients, two doctors and

Nov 18, 2008
Court of Appeal affirms dismissal of medical resident’s discrimination claim

Fu Wang v. King Drew Medical Center, et al. (2008) 2008 Cal.App. Unpub. LEXIS 8955 (California Court of Appeal, Second District, Division Eight). [unpublished]. Plaintiff had been a physician for 25 years in Taiwan but needed to complete a 4-year residency here in order to

Nov 13, 2008
In first-impression case, Court of Appeal holds that a renewed judgment includes accrued post-judgment interest; and that interest accrues on the total renewed judgment

OCM Principal Opportunities Fund v. CIBC World Markets (2008) 168 Cal.App.4th 185 (California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Four). [published]. GMSR co-counseled with Hennigan Bennett & Dorman in this second appellate victory for the prevailing plaintiffs and respondents in a case of first

Nov 12, 2008
Ninth Circuit reverses judgment against GMSR’s clients in copyright/trademark case concerning Eleanor” from “Gone In 60 Seconds””

Halicki v. Carroll Shelby International, et al., 547 F.3d 1213 (9th Cir. 2008) (Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals). [published]. GMSR’s clients owned the copyrights to and trademarks associated with the classic 1974 film, “Gone in 60 Seconds” and its iconic car character, “Eleanor.” In 2000,

Oct 22, 2008
Summary judgment affirmed where trial court properly denied second continuance

Schulman v. Regents (2008) 2008 Cal.App. Unpub. LEXIS 8644 (California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Two). [unpublished]. The plaintiff brought a medical malpractice action against GMSR’s client, the Regents of the University of California. After the Regents moved for summary judgment, the plaintiff

Sep 22, 2008 Robert A. Olson
Court of Appeal holds insureds’ misrepresentations in prior insurance claim are relevant to denial of current claim

Peralda v. Fire Insurance Exchange (2008) 2008 Cal.App. Unpub. LEXIS 7673 (California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Four). [unpublished]. Plaintiff insureds sued GMSR’s client, claiming a bad faith denial of their fire loss claim. The carrier denied coverage because the insured admitted to

Aug 07, 2008 Robin Meadow
California Supreme Court voids non-competition covenant, affirming California’s strong policy against such agreements

Edwards v. Arthur Andersen LLP (2008) 44 Cal.4th 937 (California Supreme Court). Emphasizing the strong public policy underlying Business and Professions Code section 16600, the Supreme Court rejected the so-called “narrow restraint” exception to California’s statutory bar on employee covenants not to compete with former

Jul 22, 2008 Robert A. Olson
Court of Appeal reverses judgment for prejudicial error in refusing to instruct on anticipatory repudiation in an insurance agent termination case

Pavey v. Fire Insurance Exchange (2008) 2008 Cal.App. Unpub. LEXIS 5884 (California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One). [unpublished]. GMSR’s client, an insurer, terminated its agreement with one of its agents. The agreement called for the agent to turn over certain materials and

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PUBLIC ENTITIES

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INSURERS

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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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