Trial Results

WSHB, a leading national law firm specializing in litigation, is pleased to announce a major victory achieved by partners Chad Dunigan and Ryan Brooks, along with associate Matt Hill, in a highly contentious toxic tort arbitration matter. The successful defense resulted in a favorable outcome for their client, a prominent national homebuilder.

In a closely watched jury trial, WSHB managing partner Tim Repass achieved an impressive trial victory that showcased his exceptional litigation skills. After an intense two-week trial, the jury delivered a verdict that emphatically rejected the plaintiff's exorbitant $31 million in claimed damages. Plaintiff’s counsel used anchoring tactics in the admitted liability matter, but Repass successfully argued for a significantly reduced award of $550,000, even lower than our client's pre-trial offer.

After half a decade of rigorous litigation, WSHB is proud to announce yet another hard-fought victory on behalf of our clients. San Diego partners, Wyeth Burrows and Steven Stutsman successfully defended a commercial tenant and its construction manager against claims stemming from a severe injury to a construction worker during a tenant improvement project.

WSHB is proud to announce yet another data breach class action dismissal by its Cyber Team, this time in the U.S. District Court for Arizona. Senior counsel John Darminio and partner Christopher Heo successfully obtained the dismissal of a data breach class action involving over 150,000 class members. Plaintiffs sought in excess of $5 million in damages from the client, even though it was the victim of a debilitating ransomware attack carried out by a criminal gang.

WSHB is proud to announce a significant triumph secured by New York Partners John Cofresi and Richard Sprock in a recent insurance coverage arbitration. The majority of the arbitration panel, composed of highly experienced arbitrators, delivered a defense verdict, denying the claimant's $15 million claim for business interruption and extra expense stemming from the suspension of manufacturing at one of its manufacturing facilities. The claimant also sought consequential damages for breach of the implied covenant of good-faith and fair dealing so as to expose our client to the considerable attorney's fees accrued by claimant's law firm.

WSHB proudly announces a resounding victory for our Florida team in a recent binding arbitration case. Our skilled attorneys successfully defended a national storage facility owner against a plaintiff who claimed injuries from a trip and fall incident on the property after compelling the case to binding arbitration.

WSHB, a leading national defense firm, is thrilled to announce a significant legal triumph in the case of Pearland UrbanAir LLC v. Cerna. This decision, secured in the 14th Court of Appeals in Texas, sets a groundbreaking precedent in the amusement park industry and others that regularly employ waivers of liability for minors. In doing so, this decision is powerful authority solidifying the enforceability of binding arbitration agreements with minors who have executed waivers.

WSHB achieved a significant legal victory in obtaining the dismissal of a data breach class action lawsuit involving over 88,000 affected patients. The federal court judge issued a comprehensive 19-page opinion dismissing the class action and adopting the arguments presented by partners Dan Paret and Chris Seusing on behalf of their client, a non-profit mental health facility.

WSHB's Sebastian Larrea and Nicole Dominguez secured a victory in a property insurance claim dispute, resulting in the dismissal of the lawsuit with prejudice. This triumph not only showcases the firm's commitment to excellence but also highlights its exceptional ability to navigate complex legal challenges with expertise and skill.

WSHB is proud to announce that Partner Bolam Kim, lead counsel in a highly contentious childhood lead paint case, has achieved a significant victory. The appellate decision, delivered on November 9, 2023, is poised to impact the industry significantly as a seminal decision for the defense in lead paint litigation and is sure to have broad application for future cases moving forward.

WSHB, a leading national law firm, has achieved a significant victory in securing discovery related to litigation funding in a highly contentious matter between the parties. The court order issued by the Superior Court of Waterbury, CT., mandated the disclosure of a plaintiff's application for a litigation loan, shedding light on the implications of third-party funding in legal proceedings.

In a remarkable trial victory, attorney Maggy Mazlin achieved a unanimous defense verdict, rejecting a $9 million settlement demand and concluding over 5 ½ years of litigation. The trial, held in Suffolk County, saw a jury deliberation of just 25 minutes on liability before determining that WSHB’s client was not negligent.

WSHB added another success to its trial scorecard for the Pennsylvania office late this evening. In a medical malpractice case involving one of its hospital clients, an arbitrator rejected outright the claim handing the victory to WSHB’s hospital client. This particular case involved a claim for wrongful death/survival. Led by esteemed trial partner Andy Kessler, WSHB’s legal team achieved an extraordinary outcome for our hospital client, marking a significant milestone in the pursuit of justice.

WSHB, a leading law firm specializing in complex litigation, secured a momentous victory on appeal in a high-stakes elder abuse and wrongful death lawsuit. Partner Marilyn Victor, Senior Counsel Joanna Dyriam, and Appellate Specialist Steve Disharoon, showcased their exceptional skills and expertise to secure a critical win for their clients.

WSHB, a leading national law firm, is pleased to announce the successful dismissal of its client in a high-profile wrongful death lawsuit following a two-week trial. The case involved a tragic collision on the 91 freeway, which resulted in the death of a young driver. WSHB's strategic defense team effectively navigated the complex legal landscape, leading to a favorable outcome.

We are pleased to announce a significant trial victory in the case involving allegations of sexual battery brought by plaintiff against her physician. Following a two week trial, the jury returned a defense verdict for WSHB’s client, a nephrologist and internal medicine specialist. 

WSHB is thrilled to announce a significant victory in the recent dismissal of a slip and fall lawsuit against their client. The plaintiff had demanded the policy limits of $1,000,000.00, but WSHB successfully obtained a complete dismissal of the case through a strategic motion for summary judgment. 

In a remarkable display of legal expertise and strategic thinking, Ashley Beagle, a partner at WSHB, together with rising associate Phillip Mendelson, achieved a significant milestone in a wrongful death action. Their motion for summary judgment, filed with precision and timeliness, resulted in the successful negotiation of dismissal for WSHB's client, in exchange for a waiver of attorney's fees and costs.

WSHB's Orange County office is celebrating a victory in trial, one that spanned eight weeks and involved a complex professional liability dispute involving an escrow company and escrow office. Partner, Catherine Deter, along with senior associate Frank Chatzipantsios, overcame unique challenges to obtain a favorable outcome. The clients faced 13 causes of action and in a 48 page statement of decision - the Judge sided with our clients and ruled that only minimal damages should be awarded as to one cause of action.

WSHB, a leading law firm specializing in litigation and advocacy, is proud to announce our success in prevailing in an anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) motion. This motion effectively dismissed several claims brought against our esteemed client.

Congratulations are in order for partner Kelly Waters and senior counsel Brendan Johnson, who successfully argued a motion for summary judgment for the client! This case involved a plaintiff who brought suit against WSHB's client, the owner and general contractor of the oil refinery where the plaintiff fell and suffered injuries to his cervical spine. Plaintiff was employed by an established subcontractor at the work site at the time of his injury. Plaintiff's initial demand was five million dollars and was demanding 2.9 million dollars at the time of the decision.

The team of Michael Partos, Mary Dzharatanyan, and Rudolf Petrosyan from our Glendale office have successfully secured a summary judgment in favor of our client in a high-profile assault case involving a celebrity’s security guard.

We are thrilled to announce that Caroline Hopkins has secured a major victory for her client in a recent arbitration case in the state of Oregon. The case involved a claim for property damages for repairs stemming from construction-related activities. Caroline successfully defended our client, ultimately receiving a defense verdict!