Proud Sponsor of the 9th Annual CRB Golf Tournament
The team at Macdonald & Cody, LLP is pleased to be able to help contribute to organizations like, The Alabaster Jar Project and the upcoming event on May 8th, the 9th Annual CRB Golf Tournament.
Proud Sponsor of the Childhelp Rich Saul Memorial Golf Classic 2026
The team at Macdonald & Cody, LLP is pleased to be able to help contribute to organizations like, Childhelp and their upcoming event on May 18th, the Rich Saul Memorial Golf Classic 2026.
Holiday Giving Initiative Supports Local Youth
This holiday season, our firm was proud to host a gift drive in partnership with the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS). Attorneys and staff from our firm, along with employees from neighboring businesses at the Central Corporate Center, came together to support children and youth served through DPSS and the Harmony Haven Children & Youth Center.
Over the course of one week, participants generously donated a wide range of requested items, including clothing, footwear, personal care items, games, and other gifts selected specifically for youth in care.
We are grateful to everyone who participated and to DPSS for the opportunity to collaborate on this meaningful initiative.
Below is a short video showcasing this holiday partnership and the generosity that makes our community so special.
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Holiday Cheers from Macdonald & Cody
This holiday season, Macdonald & Cody LLP celebrated with our annual firm gathering, bringing together team members to reflect on a year of hard work and shared successes. We are deeply grateful for our team and extend our best wishes for a bright and joyful holiday season.
Macdonald & Cody 2025 Annual Bowling Event
Macdonald & Cody, LLP enjoyed another fun-filled day at our annual bowling event! Team members and their families came together to share laughs, strike up some friendly competition, and build memories beyond the office. It was a wonderful chance to strengthen connections across our firm, celebrate the hard work of the past year, and simply enjoy time together.
Proud Sponsor of the WINE & WISHES Gala 2025
The team at Macdonald & Cody, LLP is pleased to be able to help contribute to Make a Wish San Diego and their event on October 11th, the WINE & WISHES Gala 2025.
Defense Verdict in Auto Service Center Injury Trial
On June 25, 2025, Joseph Fitzgerald secured a $600,000 jury verdict while representing the defense in a Los Angeles County trial involving an alleged foot crush injury at an auto service center. Plaintiff sought approximately $25 million in damages, alleging unsafe conditions and significant ongoing injuries. After trial, the jury allocated a portion of responsibility to the plaintiff.
The case was covered by Courtroom View Network (CVN).
Click the link to read more about the trial and verdict: $25M Lawsuit Over Auto Service Center Foot Crush Injury Ends In $600K Verdict
Read MoreDowntown Jury Finds 50/50 Liability in Rear-end Accident Involving Truck
On May 30, 2025, Scott Macdonald and Michael Moon secured a favorable verdict in Downtown Los Angeles. Our client was an appliance delivery company. Plaintiff claimed that they were rear-ended on the freeway without warning. Defendant driver claimed that plaintiffs swerved into his lane and stopped rapidly, thereby cutting off our client’s stopping distance. The plaintiffs had a witness that claimed that defendant was tailgating a vehicle, so the witness backed off on her speed and lost sight of the truck. The witness then came upon the accident and called 911. The EDR from plaintiffs’ vehicle was harvested. This allegedly showed a lack of braking and any turning movement by plaintiffs’ vehicle within five seconds of the accident. We established that defendant’s story had never changed, but plaintiffs had provided versions of the accident which were both inconsistent between stories and inconsistent with the EDR as well. We argued that defendant’s version of the facts was consistent with the EDR from his perspective.
Plaintiff driver claimed the need for extensive pain management and a three level cervical surgery which was a fusion at C5-6 and disc replacements above and below the fusion. Plaintiff sought past medical bills, future medical care and pain and suffering. Plaintiff driver sought between $2,400,000 and $5,400,000 from the jury.
Plaintiff passenger claimed that she sustained a traumatic brain injury and a thoracic outlet syndrome injury. She sought past medical bills, future medical care and pain and suffering. She sought between $790,000 and $1,900,000 from the jury.
The jury found both drivers were 50% at fault. The jury awarded past medical and future medical bills, and awarded the numbers we suggested for past and future pain and suffering. The total net verdict for plaintiffs was $659,000. The parties have agreed to resolve the case post-trial.
Read MoreProud Sponsor of the 18th Annual OC ABOTA Golf Classic
The team at Macdonald & Cody, LLP is pleased to be able to help contribute to organizations like, The American Board of Trial Advocates, Orange County Chapter and the upcoming event on May 19th, the 18th Annual OC ABOTA Golf Classic.
Proud Sponsor of the 8th Annual CRB Golf Tournament
The team at Macdonald & Cody, LLP is pleased to be able to help contribute to organizations like, The Alabaster Jar Project and the upcoming event on May 9th, the 8th Annual CRB Golf Tournament.
