Examples of Trial Experience
Custom Masonry v. Parsons S.D.M.C. Case #450667 (1992)
Judge: Hon. Timothy W. Tower, San Diego Municipal Court
Case: Represented plaintiff as lead counsel in breach of construction contract.
Verdict: Plaintiff awarded $10,959.12
Adverse Counsel: Altman v. Tremblay S.D.S.C. Case #637799 (1992)
Judge: Hon. S. Charles Wickersham, San Diego Superior Court
Case: Represented plaintiff as lead counsel in medical malpractice involving lack of informed consent.
Verdict: Defensed
Adverse Counsel: Dan Deuprey. Esq.
Ault, Deuprey, Jones & Gorman
1455 Frazee Road, 9th Floor
San Diego, CA 92108
Truehardt v. McCintosh S.D.S.C. Case#615025(1991)
Judge: Hon. Wayne L. Peterson, San Diego Superior Court
Case: Represented plaintiff in action for accounting and partition as lead counsel
Verdict: Partition ordered and plaintiff awarded $9,750.00
Adverse Counsel: William J. Wheeler, Esq.
110 West C St., Ste 900
San Diego, CA 92 101
Scidlinger v. Wingier S.D.M.C. Case #572681 (1996)
Judge: Hon. Timothy W. Tower, San Diego Municipal Court
Case: Represented plaintiff as lead counsel in soft tissue injury case
Verdict: Plaintiff awarded $1,500.00
Adverse Counsel: Beth Schiralldi, Esq.,
Laughlin & Peabody
3333 Camino Del Rio S., Ste 340
San Diego, CA 92108
Glosser v. Grant U. S.B. C. Case #92-90429-B7 (1995)
Judge: Hon. Peter W. Bowie, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of California
Case: Represented defendant as lead counsel in adversary claim for fraud in which plaintiff claimed actual damages of $175,000 plus punitive damages.
Verdict: Plaintiff awarded $40,000.00
Adverse Counsel: John M. Downer, Esq.
3200 Park Center Dr., Ste. 610
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Abro v. Najor E.C.S.C. Case #ECO09981 (1996)
Judge: Hon. Richard E. L. Straus, El Cajon Superior Court
Case: Represented defendant as lead counsel in claim for fraud in which plaintiff claimed actual damages of $88,000.00 plus costs.
Verdict: For Defendant
Adverse Counsel: Bruce S. Rosen. Esq
110 West C St., Ste 2202
San Diego, CA 92 101
Mollela v. Manpower S.D.S.C. Case #672963 (1995)
Judge: Hon. James A. Maclntyre, San Diego Superior Court
Case: Represented defendant as lead counsel in alleged sexual harassment claim
Verdict: Judgment for defendant, awarded $14,249.34 in costs.
Adverse Counsel: A. Eli Gallam, Esq.,
Gallam, Lewis & Pope
350 West Ash St., Ste 1002
San Diego, CA 92 101
Summna-Vest v. Sannicandro U.S.B.C. Case #93-90188-A7 (1993)
Judge: Hon. Louise Decarl Adler, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of California
Case: Represented plaintiff as lead counsel in adversary claim for fraud.
Verdict: Plaintiff awarded $78,040.00
Adverse Counsel: Georgine Brave, Esq.
110 West C St., Ste 1903
San Diego, CA 92 101
Schott v. Mansour S.D.S.C. Case #661946 (1994)
Judge: Hon. Jeffrey T. Miller, San Diego Superior Court
Case: Represented plaintiff as lead counsel in action for fraud in the purchase of a restaurant business purchased for $142,000.00.
Verdict: Plaintiff awarded $190,900 plus costs and fees for total award of $233.661.20
Adverse Counsel: George R. Najar, Esq.,
Law Offices of Simon Michael
3150 El Camino Real, Ste D
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Webbco v. Monfric S.D.M.C. Case #574595 (1996)
Judge: Hon. Patricia Yim Cowett, San Diego Municipal Court
Case: Represented plaintiff as lead counsel in breach of construction contract for unpaid
services totaling $13,597.32
Verdict: Plaintiff awarded contract amount, interest and costs totaling $14,713.97
Adverse Counsel: J. Michael McDade, Esq.,
Sullivan, Cummins, Wertz, McDade & Wallace
945 Fourth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
Bagwell v. Stratus S.D.M.C. Case #564142 (1995)
Judge: Hon. Jay Bloom, San Diego Municipal Court
Case: Represented plaintiff as lead counsel in breach of construction contract for unpaid services totaling $13,189.91
Verdict: Plaintiff awarded contract amount, interest, costs and attorneys fees for total judgment of $25,847.39
Adverse Counsel: I. Randolph S. Shiner, Esq.
4275 Executive Square, Ste 1020
La Jolla, CA 92037
Schott v. Mansour U.S.B.C. Case #94-13261 -JM (1995)
Judge: Hon. James W. Meyers, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of California
Case: Represented plaintiff as lead counsel in adversary claim for fraud.
Verdict: Plaintiff awarded $233,661.20
Adverse Counsel: John C. Grier, Esq.,
Mathews, Bergen & Grier
121 Broadway, Ste 652
San Diego, CA 92 101
Lopez v. Gandotra S.D.S.C. Case #661720 (1993)
Judge: Hon. Judith Haller, San Diego Superior Court
Case: Represented plaintiff as lead counsel in claim for medical malpractice
Verdict: Plaintiff awarded $49,993.80
Adverse Counsel: Evan L. Ginsburg, Esq.,
Ginsburg & Hylwa
440 E. Commonwealth, Ste 100
Fullerton, CA 92632
Anderson v. Roe S.D. S.C. Case #670617 (1994)
Judge: Hon. Robert J. O’Neil, San Diego Superior Court
Case: Represented plaintiff as lead counsel in delayed discovery child molestation
Verdict: Plaintiff awarded $500,425.50
Adverse Counsel: Margaret L. Coates, Esq.,
Lipsker & Heldt
3180 University Ave., Ste 400
San Diego, CA 92104
Reid v. Kinch S.D.S.C. Case #N59578 (1994)
Judge: Hon. Ronald S. Prager, San Diego North County Superior Court
Case: Represented plaintiff as lead counsel in claim for legal malpractice
Verdict: Plaintiff awarded $40,000 plus costs and interest
Adverse Counsel: Thomas B. Gorril, Esq.
401 West A St., Ste 1770
San Diego, CA 92 1 01
Rankin v. Newmann S.D.S.C. Case #660615 (1994)
Judge: Hon. Arthur W. Jones, San Diego Superior Court
Case: Represented plaintiff as lead counsel in action for assault and battery
Verdict: Plaintiff awarded $1,541,086.24
Adverse Counsel: Cynthia G. Iliff, Esq.,
Baker & McKenzie
101 W. Broadway, 12th Floor
San Diego, CA 92101
Riviera -Apts, v. Southern California Security Se S.D.M.C. Case #571345 (1995)
Judge: Hon. Perry T. Christison, San Diego Municipal Court
Case: Represented defendant as lead counsel in action for breach of security agreement and fraud. Defendant cross-complained for unpaid invoice totaling $2,636.00
Verdict: For defendant on complaint. Defendant awarded $2,636.00 plus costs on cross-complaint
Adverse Counsel: Michael Schaefer, Esq.
P. 0. Box 14398
Las Vegas, NV 89114
Schott v. Mission Valley Restaurant @ U.S.B.C. Case #95-90109-LA (1995)
Judge: Hon. Louise Decarl Adler, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of California
Case: Represented plaintiff as lead counsel in adversary claim for fraud.
Verdict: Plaintiff awarded $233,661.20
Adverse Counsel: John C. Grier, Esq.,
Mathews. Bergen & Grier
121 Broadway, Ste 652
San Diego, CA 92 101
Universal Grocers v. Larn, Inc. E.C.S.C. Case #ECO12387 (1996)
Judge: Hon. H. R. Hollywood, El Cajon Superior Court
Case: Represented plaintiff as lead counsel in collection action on sale of goods
Verdict: Plaintiff awarded $38,523.16
Adverse Counsel: Randy M. Stein, Esq.,
Barrett, Stein & Harding
3435 Ocean Park Blvd., Ste 206
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Shayota v. Tri Star International S.D.S.C. Case #680293 (1995)
Judge: Hon. Arthur W. Jones, San Diego Superior Court
Case: Represented plaintiff in complex corporate dissolution proceeding with numerous cross-actions involving plaintiffs claim to stock ownership
Verdict: Corporation dissolved and plaintiff awarded 50% interest
Adverse Counsel: Charles W. Rees, Jr.,
McInnis, Fitzgerald, Rees & Sharkev
1230 Columbia St., Ste 800
San Diego, CA 92101
Croteau v. Greenberg S.D.S.C. Case #622528 (1991)
Judge: Hon. Judith L. Haller, San Diego Superior Court
Case: Represented plaintiff as associate counsel in claim for personal injuries based on premise liability
Verdict: Plaintiff awarded $24,710.00 plus costs
Adverse Counsel: Robert T. Baker, Esq.,
McCormick & Mitchell
1660 Union St.
San Diego, CA 92 1 01
Najor v. Karmo S.D.S.C. Case # EC1516 (1998)
Judge: Hon. Mack Lovett, El Cajon Superior Court
Case: Represented plaintiff in claim of partnership interest and as cross-defendant in claim of usury based on note at 15% interest for San Diego based business.
Verdict: Defense as to partnership issue. Resolved usury action after partnership determination.
Adverse Counsel: Alejandro Matuk, Esq.
401 West A Street, Suite 2350
San Diego, California 92101
International Prime Ingredients, Inc. v. Bancamex, Inc. S.D.S.C. Case # SB5765
Judge: Hon. Linda B. Quinn, South Bay Superior Court
Case: Represented Defendant in dispute over moneys owed under a commercial lease of property. Parties disputed manner of determining Cam Charges and defendant therefore refused to pay Cam charges. Landlord evicted tenant for non-payment of Cam charges and sought damages under lease totaling $133,086.00.
Verdict: Plaintiff awarded $18,334.00 less credits of $3,900.00 for net award of $14,434.00.
Adverse Counsel: William Baker, Esq.
Moreno & Associates
786 Third Avenue, Ste. D
Chula Vista, California 91910
William Bobek, et. al. v. Azhar Gorou S.D.S.C. Case # P 180123
Judge: Hon. Thomas R. Mitchel
Case: Represented Defendant in will contest in which Defendant was named as sole heir, and Plaintiffs, as the siblings of the decedent contested the will based upon undue influence.
Verdict: Judgment for the Defendant who obtained entire estate of decedent.
Adverse Counsel: Lonnie G. McGee, Esq.
2470 Union Street
San Diego, California 92101
George Hutchinson, et. al. v. John McCarty, et. al. S.D.S.C. Case # GIC 757422
Judge: Hon. Frederic L. Linc
Case: Represented Defendants in real estate sale in which Plaintiffs claimed fraud for failure to disclose defects and failure to disclose loss of view in construction on adjoining property. Plaintiffs sought compensatory damages of $195,000 and Punitive damages of $1,000,000.
Verdict: Judgment for the Defendants. Defendants awarded costs and attorneys fees in the amount of $31,959.91. Plaintiffs appealed the verdict. Represented Defendants in the appeal. The appellate court upheld the trial court judgment and awarded Defendants additional costs and fees on appeal.
Adverse Counsel: Laura K. Kail, Esq.
Kail & Saint, LLP
12707 High Bluff Drive, Ste. 100
San Diego, California 92130