Verdicts & Settlements

Accurate Engineering
Dispute over construction of new 78,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility.
Oxnard, CA

American Vision Windows, Inc.

Astoria Homes
Representation of homebuilder in class action involving Kitec plumbing claims (approx. 50,000 homes).
Las Vegas, NV

Azusa Pacific University
Represented university in a dispute with general contractor over construction of new 30,000 sq. ft. event center. Also represented University in a construction defect dispute against the seller of a 300 unit student housing apartment complex involving building code violations and failure to disclose claims.
Azusa, CA

Shaune Bagwell
Actor
Represented client and neighbors in dispute involving construction defects and mold contamination of new luxury residences.
Pacific Palisades Highlands, CA

Karen Baldwin
1982 Miss Canada – 1982 Miss Universe
Represented client in dispute over construction defects of new residence.
Calabasas, CA

Beau Rivage Hotel & Casino
Represented Owner of hotel & casino to assess damage from Hurricane Katrina and assist in causation analysis and evidence collection to support a catastrophic insurance claim.
Biloxi, MS

Bellagio, LLC.
(1) Represented Owner of hotel & casino for construction defects in 2,600 guest rooms in an action against subcontractors;
(2) Defended Owner of hotel & casino against breach of contract and mechanic’s lien claim arising from remodel of two (2) retail shops in hotel.
(3) Defended Owner of hotel & casino against multi-million dollar mechanic’s lien claim filed by electrical subcontractor arising from construction of a 924 room Spa Tower high rise.
Las Vegas, NV

Justin Berfield
Actor
Represented client in dispute involving construction defects at client’s residence, formerly owned by George Clooney and Jaime Presley.
Los Angeles, CA

Erin Brockovich
Environmental Crusader
Represented Erin Brockovich in dispute involving mold and construction defects in her personal residence Case featured on CBS News “48 Hours” (twice), NBC News “The Early Show” and ABC News “Prime Time Live”

Calabasas Hills Owners Association
Represented a 400 single family home HOA against builder for slope failures to common area slopes.
Calabasas, CA

Calabasas Park Estates Owners Association
Represented this master HOA, consisting of 4,000 homes, in claims for slope failures against builder.
Calabasas, CA

Carlton Square HOA
Represented a 490 unit townhome HOA for construction defects against builder.
Inglewood, CA

Camarillo Springs HOA
Represented a 218 unit townhome HOA for construction defects against builder.
Camarillo, CA

County Of Nye, Nevada
Represented county in dispute over construction defects and mold contamination of new courthouse, sheriff dispatch center, jail facility and County Clerk’s office.
Pahrump, NV

Derrick Deese
NFL player, San Francisco 49’ers
Represented client in case involving construction defects of new residence.
Anaheim Hills, CA

Four Turnberry Condominium Association
Firm represented the HOA of a 40 story high rise, consisting of 230 luxury condos in Las Vegas, Nevada against the builder for construction defects and obtained a settlement on behalf of our client.

Hidden Canyon HOA
Represented a 648 unit condo HOA in claims for construction defects against builder.
Thousand Oaks, CA

Hon. Judith Krant
Tulare County Superior Court
Represented state court judge and approx. 100 courthouse workers for personal injuries arising from mold exposure at Tulare County Courthouse.
Tulare County, CA

Marina Pacific Hotel & Suites, LLC
This case involves a 100 room boutique hotel in Venice, CA., in a lawsuit against the general contractor for alleged construction defects, delay damages and consequential damages arising from the remodel of the hotel.

Ed & Pamela McMahon
Represented former co-host of The Tonight Show in bad faith insurance coverage lawsuit against insurer for negligent mold remediation of entertainer’s residence.
Beverly Hills, CA

MGM Mirage Design Group
Ongoing representation of design and construction subsidiary of MGM Mirage.
Las Vegas, NV

Monte Vista Water District
Represent water district in San Bernadino County, CA., in a construction claim against mechanical contractor for failure of a potable water well pumping system.

Ted & Shemane Nugent
Musician, Political Commentator Represented client in construction and mold insurance coverage claim involving family compound in Michigan.

Dave & McKenzie Olson
Represented parents of Ashley & Mary Kate Olson (actors) over dispute involving construction defects to personal residence.
Encino, CA

McCullough Townhome Association
Represented owners of 50 unit townhome HOA against USC for construction defects to faculty housing built by university.
Los Angeles, CA

Pacific Club HOA
Represented a 200 unit condo HOA for construction defects against builder.
Playa Del Rey, CA

Kevin Rosen, ESQ.
Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
Represented client and his family in construction defect dispute with builder of custom luxury home.
Manhattan Beach, CA

Ryland Homes
Ongoing representation of homebuilder against construction claims in Southern California and Las Vegas divisions.

Fred C. Sands
Founder, Fred Sands Realtors
Chairman, Vintage Capital
Represented Mr. Sands in dispute involving construction of new 20,000 sq. ft. luxury home.
Bel Air, CA

Schlumberger Well Services
Obtained a defense verdict for client after a 9 month trial in Ventura County, CA. involving multiple fatalities arising from oilfield accident.
Seacliff, CA

Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc.
Represented park in numerous personal injury and wrongful death claims at its Magic Mountain park.
Valencia, CA

Spectrum Community Association
Represented a 200 unit HOA for construction defects against builder and 40 subcontractors.
Santa Ana, CA

Stonegate HOA
Represented a 238 single family home HOA for construction defects against builder.
West Hills, CA

Leigh Steinberg
Sports Agent
Represented client in a claim for construction defects and insurance coverage involving client’s personal residence.
Newport Beach, CA

Jack Scalia
Actor
Represented client in construction defect dispute involving personal residence.
Calabasas, CA

John Solomon
NFL Player, Green Bay Packers
Represented client in dispute involving construction defects in personal residence.

Swinerton & Wallberg
High Rise General Contractor
Represented client in defense of numerous serious job site accidents in San Francisco and Southern California.

Trump Palace
Represented owner of 50 story luxury oceanfront condominiums in construction and mold remediation claim.
Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Gary Uberstine
Sports Agent
Represented clients in dispute involving construction defects and personal injuries sustained at luxury residence.
Bel Air, CA

Valleycrest Companies
National landscape and golf course Development Company
Ongoing representation of client in various disputes, including mechanic’s liens, stop notices, employment, wage & hour, and construction claim litigation.
Calabasas, CA

Vista Pointe Estates HOA
Represented 400 unit single family home HOA against builder for slope failures in common areas.
Calabasas, CA

Bob Wheatley, ESQ.
Law Offices of Robert Wheatley
Represented client and his family in construction defect dispute with builder of custom luxury home.
Yorba Linda, CA