Cases
Wilson v. Blue Cross, successful defense of the first managed care
liability case in California, involving claims of insurance bad faith,
negligence and wrongful death.
Sherow v. Blue Cross, successful defense of
an action by a group of former sales representatives for race
discrimination based on business justification: reduction in force.
IPI v. Katayama, successful defense of an
action for attorney malpractice involving sale of 40 acres of prime land
in Hillsboro, California.
Bayside v. Fong, an action by a medical
corporation against a former employee for misappropriation of trade
secrets (patient list) and unfair competition. Verdict of $1,255,000 for
the medical corporation.
Shoulten v. The Bicycle Club, a
"whistle blower" action by former Human Resources Manager.
Weiss v. Kramer Motors, an action for
"constructive discharge" involving claims gender bias and sexual
harassment.
McManus v. Anchor Pad, an action for
wrongful discharge and malicious prosecution of an unemployment insurance
claim.
Sauter v. KESQ-TV, an action for age and
gender discrimination.
Benedict v. Caputo, an action for real
estate fraud.
Topanga & Victory Partners LP v. Omni
Medical Centers et al., successful defense of civil RICO and real estate
fraud action.
Barraza v. Stephenson etc., successful
defense of pregnancy discrimination action.
