Firm Successes

Mitchell C. Motu Prevails in a High-Stakes Premises Liability Claim For Brightview

Our team represented Brightview Landscaping in a catastrophic injury case arising from alleged sidewalk upheaval attributed to tree roots. Plaintiff presented a high eight-figure demand for a paraplegic injury, positioning Brightview as a primary target in a complex premises liability and public...Continue Reading

Mitchell C. Motu Obtains Favorable Resolution In High-Stakes Construction Wrongful Death Matter Against Top Plaintiff’s Firm

When a confidential S&P 500 contractor faced a catastrophic construction site wrongful death claim stemming from a pedestrian being struck by a heavy loader and a demand exceeding $75 million, our firm was engaged 90 days before trial to reset the trajectory of the case. Opposite one of the...Continue Reading

Landmark Appellate Victory for XPO Logistics: Court Affirms No Non-Delegable Duty for Freight Brokers and Confirms FAAAA Preemption

We are proud to announce a significant appellate win on behalf of XPO Logistics in Hu v. XPO Logistics, LLC, 117 Cal.App.5th 1197 (2026). The Court affirmed summary judgment in XPO’s favor, holding that freight brokers do not owe a non-delegable duty with respect to the acts of their motor...Continue Reading

Mitchell C. Motu Obtains A Defense Verdict In Binding Arbitration For US Bank

In October 2024, Mitch Motu prevailed in Binding Arbitration in a Civil Discrimination and Negligence action.Continue Reading

Kevin L. Henderson prevails on Motion for Summary Judgment in favor of XPO Logistics, LLC.

October 2024: Kevin L. Henderson prevails on Motion for Summary Judgment in favor of XPO Logistics, LLC. Continue Reading

Kevin L. Henderson and Tyler M. Gnesda prevail on Motion for Summary Judgment

October 2024: Kevin L. Henderson and Tyler M. Gnesda prevail on Motion for Summary Judgment in favor of XPO Logistics Cartage, LLC. Continue Reading

Mitchell C. Motu Wins MSJ For Bergelectric Corp. 

In October 2023, Mitch Motu obtained a ruling in Orange County Superior Court granting Summary Judgment in a work-site premises liability action.Continue Reading

Mitchell C. Motu Wins MSJ for U.S. Bank

In March 2023, Mitch Motu obtained a ruling in Los Angeles County Superior Court granting a Motion for Summary Judgment in a civil discrimination action. Continue Reading

Benjamin R. Trachtman Recovers $2,000,000+ Settlement for Contractor in Construction Payment Dispute

In October, 2021, following three (3) weeks of a multi-month long binding arbitration proceeding, Benjamin R. Trachtman procured a $2,000,000+ settlement for one of its industry-leading contracting clients. Continue Reading

Kevin L. Henderson Prevails on Motion to Dismiss Based on the Statute of Limitations

In May, 2021, following a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, Eastern Division, Kevin L. Henderson obtained a dismissal of the entire action with prejudice for its clients in a case involving alleged tolling under California Emergency Rule 9 [tolling due to COVID-19].Continue Reading