Chicago Partners Charles Cole and Maggie Fitzsimmons obtained a complete defense verdict on behalf of a physical therapist and acute rehab facility in a wrongful death case in Cook County court, following a two-week trial.

New York Partner James T. Whalen and New York/San Diego Partner Andrea M. Maestas recently secured a defense verdict on behalf of Lewis Brisbois’ client in New York Supreme Court, Westchester County.

Fort Lauderdale Partner Kevin M. Vannatta and Associate Michael K. Gore recently obtained a defense verdict after a jury trial in January in Lee County, Florida. The case entailed a negligence claim based on a motor vehicle accident involving a truck and a bicyclist. The plaintiff-bicyclist claimed multiple neck and back surgeries related to the accident, past and future medical expenses, and pain and suffering.  In closing, the plaintiff’s attorney suggested the jury return a multimillion-dollar verdict for the plaintiff. 

Chicago Partners Maggie Fitzsimmons and Charles Cole recently obtained a directed verdict on behalf of a doctor in a complex psychiatric medical malpractice case, following a three-week trial. 

Providence Partner Michael Marcello and Associate Justin Bonnick recently secured a summary judgment ruling confirming the City of East Providence’s ability to tax a nonprofit corporation that provides healthcare services to Medicaid-eligible individuals.  

The Daily Journal recently honored a cross-office team including Orange County and Los Angeles Partner Steven Gatley, Los Angeles Partners Jerry Chang and Raul Martinez, and Los Angeles Associate Ula Chun, naming the team’s complete defense verdict for AutoZone in an age discrimination case one of its top verdicts of 2023. 

Orange County Partners Esther P. Holm and Alexandra Anast obtained a unanimous defense verdict in a real estate matter involving a failed real estate transaction. The property at issue, which was located in the West Hollywood Hills and had beautiful views, was undergoing extensive remodeling. There were several bids for its purchase. Ultimately, the plaintiff, a real estate investor, was awarded the purchase.

Cincinnati Managing Partner Judd Uhl and Partner Andrew Weber obtained a favorable jury verdict in an admitted liability case for a national trucking carrier in Hamilton County, Ohio.

Atlanta Partner Jonathan D. Goins recently secured a significant victory on behalf of Lewis Brisbois’ website developer client when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit affirmed summary judgment in its favor in a complex software dispute.

Chicago Partner Charles Cole recently secured a complete defense verdict for a doctor client in a medical malpractice case in which the plaintiff sought more than $28 million.