Results and Verdicts

Automobile Versus Pedestrian Significant Arm Laceration Case Results in Four-figure Verdict

Scott Macdonald and Alex Macdonald secured a favorable verdict in Torrance on December 22, 2025. This was a disputed liability case. Our client was proceeding westbound down a narrow street with cars parked on both sides. There was a tow truck facing eastbound, double-parked next to parked cars on the south side of the street. Plaintiff was interacting with the tow truck driver, who was...Read More

Parking Lot Slip and Fall Results in Broken Ankle

Scott Macdonald and Eric Macdonald secured a jury verdict in an alleged dangerous condition case in Orange County on July 29, 2025. Our clients owned a strip mall which included parking in front of businesses. Plaintiff had been working at a bar on the night in question and was headed to another bar at our client’s property when the incident occurred. She stepped out of her vehicle and...Read More

Defense Verdict in Auto Service Center Injury Trial

On June 25, 2025, Joseph Fitzgerald and Danielle Boyd 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...Read More

Downtown 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...Read More

Appellate Court Affirms Trial Court’s Order Granting Defendant’s Anti-SLAPP Motion in Defamation Case

Amy Akiyama and Megan K. Hawkins secured an appellate victory in a defamation case. On January 30, 2025, the California Appellate Court affirmed the Trial Court’s Order granting Defendant’s anti-SLAPP Motion pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 425.16 and striking the Plaintiff’s operative complaint without leave to amend. In the operative complaint, Plaintiff alleged: (1) Plaintiff was...Read More