News from August 2019
Court activity on Aug. 23: William Falk vs Schiff Hardin LLP
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activity in the suit brought by William Falk against Schiff Hardin LLP and other unnamed defendants on Aug. 23: 'Summons On Complaint (transaction Id # 100081321), Proof Of Service Only, Filed By Plaintiff Falk, William Served Aug-21-2019, Personal Service As To Defendant Schiff Hardin Llp A California Limited Liability Partnership'.
MAYER BROWN: Mayer Brown named a Law360 “Global 20” firm for ninth consecutive year
Mayer Brown announced that Law360 has once again included the firm in the publication’s “Global 20” list, which recognizes 20 global law firms that are “trusted by clients to handle their most challenging cross-border matters, from multibillion-dollar mergers to bet-the-company litigation.” Mayer Brown has been named every year since the list’s inception in 2010.
Ethicon mesh engineer in Johnson & Johnson trial says no disfiguring shown in mesh during testing
SAN DIEGO - A product testing engineer with Ethicon, Johnson & Johnson’s pelvic mesh subsidiary, said on Monday that sling products did not change shape during stress testing in a trial to decide if the company allegedly marketed incontinence devices knowing they caused harm.
Aug. 19: Alameda County Superior Court docket for "professional negligence" cases
The following cases categorized as "professional negligence" cases were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on Aug. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Aug. 19: Superior Court of California for San Francisco County docket for "common counts/open book account/collections" cases
The following cases categorized as "common counts/open book account/collections" cases were on the docket in the Superior Court of California for San Francisco County on Aug. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Aug. 19: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "complaint" cases
The following cases categorized as "complaint" cases were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on Aug. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Aug. 19: Alameda County Superior Court docket for "other employment" cases
The following cases categorized as "other employment" cases were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on Aug. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on Aug. 19
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on Aug. 19 in the suits below:
Aug. 19: Superior Court of California for San Francisco County docket for "business tort" cases
The following cases categorized as "business tort" cases were on the docket in the Superior Court of California for San Francisco County on Aug. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
BREMER WHYTE BROWN & O'MEARA LLP: Another Week of Major Achievements for Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara!
San Diego Partner Vik Nagpal and Associate Tim McNulty recently prevailed on behalf of their clients before the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District. After BWB&O’s clients successfully obtained a defense verdict at the trial court on a breach of contract claim, Plaintiff appealed on the grounds that she had been improperly denied a right to a jury trial by the trial court.
Private lawyers stand to make $90 million as judge hits Johnson & Johnson with $572M opioid ruling
NORMAN, Okla. (Legal Newsline) - A state judge in Oklahoma has blamed Johnson & Johnson for the state's opioid crisis and ordered it to pay $572 million in damages, extending public nuisance law beyond its traditional boundaries into what may become an all-purpose tool for government lawsuits against product manufacturers.
Reaction to J&J verdict: 'Distorts public nuisance law beyond recognition'
Today’s verdict by Judge Thad Balkman that Johnson & Johnson must pay the operating costs of Oklahoma state government as penance for the opioid crisis puts manufacturers of all lawful, but politically unpopular, products at risk.
BENESCH FRIEDLANDER COPLAN ARONOFF: Watkins Associated Industries Acquires Nova Engineering and Environmental
Benesch client, Watkins Associated Industries WAI), has acquired NOVA Engineering and Environmental (NOVA).
FARELLA BRAUN MARTEL LLP: Farella Represents Morphe Founders in Sale to General Atlantic
San Francisco, August 19, 2019: Farella Braun + Martel advised the co-founders of Morphe Holdings, a global beauty company, in its partnership with General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity firm.
WILSON ELSER: Builders' Risk Coverage for Construction Defects and Accidents Caused by Defective Workmanship
Dawn Silberstein (Of Counsel-San Francisco) will co-present the Strafford webinar “Builders' Risk Coverage for Construction Defects and Accidents Caused by Defective Workmanship” on August 27, 2019.
Court activity on Aug. 23: John Lodge vs HD Development of Maryland
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by John Lodge against HD Development of Maryland, Home Depot USA Inc. and The Home Depot, Inc. on Aug. 23: 'Check For Proof Of Service'.
Court activity on Aug. 23: Budimir C Grubelic vs 3M Company
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Budimir C Grubelic against 3M Company on Aug. 23.
Court activity on Aug. 23: Lincoln Square Shopping Center LLC vs Longs Drug Stores California LLC
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Lincoln Square Shopping Center LLC against Longs Drug Stores California LLC on Aug. 23: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'.
Case activity for Lorraine Morales vs Bridge Property Management Company on Aug. 22
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Lorraine Morales against Bridge Property Management Company and other unnamed defendants on Aug. 22.
Court activity on Aug. 23: Jennifer Dyment vs All Other Occupants
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jennifer Dyment against All Other Occupants and Christine Sozanski on Aug. 23: 'Update Party Ud Complaint Filed 06/21/2019 Of Jennifer Dyment'.