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GARIBAY vs. HEMMAT
On April 3, 2008, the California Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Garibay v. Hemmat, detailing the evidentiary standards for a motion for summary judgment. (Garibay v. Hemmat, 2008 DJDAR 4626).
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JOHNSON vs. AMERICAN STANDARD, INC.
On April 4, 2008, the California Supreme Court issued an opinion in Johnson v. American Standard, Inc., pertaining to whether California should adopt the “sophisticated user” doctrine and defense to negate a manufacturer’s duty to warn of dangers to their product. (Johnson v. American Standard, Inc., 2008 DJDAR 4701).
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SUPER LAWYERS 2008
Sabaitis • O’Callaghan LLP is pleased to announce that Michael T. O’Callaghan
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New Pasadena Office
The Law Firm of SABAITIS • O’CALLAGHAN LLP takes pleasure in announcing the relocation and expansion of its offices to the Firm's newly renovated historical building
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Jeld-Wen, Inc. v. Superior Court (Marlborough Development Corp., et al.
CALIFORNIA APPELLATE COURT DECLARES THAT TRIAL COURTS DO NOT HAVE AUTHORITY TO ORDER PARTIES IN A COMPLEX CIVIL ACTION TO ATTEND AND PAY FOR PRIVATE MEDIATION
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SABAITIS • O'CALLAGHAN LLP ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNER OF THE FIRM
Sabaitis • O’Callaghan LLP is pleased to announce that Bret A. Lunsford has become a Partner of the firm.
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SABAITIS O'CALLAGHAN LLP ANNOUNCES NEW ASSOCIATE OF THE FIRM
August 14, 2006 – Los Angeles, California - Sabaitis • O’Callaghan LLP announces the addition of Christina M. Le to the firm.
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SABAITIS O’CALLAGHAN SUCCESSFULLY ARGUES TWO WRIT PETITIONS BEFORE THE CALIFORNIA COURT OF APPEAL
Sabaitis O’Callaghan is pleased to announce that it recently successfully argued two writ petitions before the California Court of Appeal. The writ petitions requested that the Court of Appeal overturn two Superior Court decisions holding that our client, Far Fabbri, S.R.L., was subject to personal jurisdiction in California.
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SUPER LAWYERS
Sabaitis • O’Callaghan LLP is pleased to announce the selection of Frank T. Sabaitis and Michael T. O’Callaghan
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KINSMAN v. UNOCAL
Monday December 19, 2005, the California Supreme Court issued an opinion in the Kinsman v. Unocal matter pertaining to landowner liability to employees of contractors for concealed hazards.
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THE CALIFORNIA COURT OF APPEAL, FIRST APPELLATE DISTRICT, CLARIFIES EXISTING LAW ON THE APPLICATION OF INDEMNITY PROVISIONS TO THE JOINT NEGLIGENCE OF A GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTORS
Contractual indemnity provisions are critical in determining the extent of liability in a wide range of litigation contexts, including construction defect, earth movement, toxic tort/mold, real estate, business, product liability, premises liability, personal injury, and any other matter wherein a contractual relationship includes such a provision.
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ALEMAN v. LA PUENTE VALLEY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
Sabaitis O'Callaghan LLP would like to congratulate Michael T. O'Callaghan and Bret A. Lunsford on obtaining a Nonsuit
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SABAITIS O'CALLAGHAN LLP ANNOUNCES THREE NEW ASSOCIATES TO THE FIRM
October 10, 2005 – Los Angeles California - Sabaitis • O’Callaghan LLP announces the addition of three new associates to the firm. They include Kelly A. Rody; Melyssa A. Avola; and Brad A. Byszewski.
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RECENT DEVELOPMENTS CONCERNING MEDIATIONS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTION DEFECT CASES
We recently attended a mediation in a construction defect action at Hart ADR in Los Angeles.
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"EARTH MOVEMENT / LANDSLIDE LIABILITY"
The recent record setting rains in Southern California this year have created countless areas of land instability which have affected a significant number of homes and continue to threaten more properties in the future.
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Voit Commercial Brokerage and Grubb & Ellis v. Lee & Associates
January 27, 2005: Successful Binding Arbitration Award In Amount Of $121,500.00 On Behalf Of Voit Commercial Brokerage and Grubb & Ellis
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Associate David Moore Admitted to California Bar.
Sabaitis · O'Callaghan, LLP would like to congratulate David V. Moore on passing the July 2004 California Bar Examination. We would also like to welcome him to our firm as an Associate.
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Payment Resources International v. The Irvine Company, et al.
November 1, 2004: Successful Binding Arbitration Award. Pre-Litigation Demand of $274,626.61 reduced to $250.00 Award after Binding Arbitration.
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Mesa Vista South Townhome Assn. v. California Portland Cement Co.
On August 11, 2004, the California Supreme Court depublished the opinion in Mesa Vista South Townhome Assn v. California Portland Cement Co., 118 Cal.App.4th 308 (2004). This case can not be cited as authority in any other cases.
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Jennings v. Palomar Pomerado Health Systems, Inc.
On January 8, 2004, the Court of Appeals for the Fourth District of California reaffirmed the proposition that a trial court has the obligation and authority to exclude medical expert testimony that lacks foundation under California Evidence Code section 801.
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Announcement - Joe A. Bollert and Omar J. Yassin have become Partners of the Firm
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Rojas v. Superior Court of Los Angeles
All documents and other materials prepared for mediation are off limits to discovery and subsequent lawsuits.
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Lantzy vs. FNB
Are subcontractors safe from construction defect lawsuits more than ten years after the project was substantially completed?
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Geller, et al. v. Kaufman & Broad, et al.
Non suit granted April 7, 2004 after a three week jury trial.
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Eva Geffcken and Alexander M. Geffcken v. Samuel D'Andrea, et al
On April 2, 2004 we settled all claims against our clients for $16,000 new money after a demand in excess of $1,250,000 at the beginning of trial in late March 2004.
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El Escorial Owners’ Assoc.v. Santa Barbara Villas, L.L.P., et al.
Settlement of claims against our client prior to a trial that was in excess of 11 months.
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Rio Vista Village, L.L.P. v. Leidenfrost Horowitz & Associates, et. al.,
Settlement of claims and recovery of judgments recovered against non-settling subcontractors.
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