Practice Areas - General Liability Litigation - Sabaitis

Sabaitis • O'Callaghan, llp

975 East Green Street, Pasadena, California 91106
Tel. (626) 744-2000 · Fax (626) 744-2001
http://www.sollp.com

General Liability Litigation

The firm's attorneys have extensive experience in the defense of property and casualty claims throughout Southern California. We represent both insured and self-insured clients for catastrophic injuries and complex class action litigation. The practice includes wrongful death; personal injury; construction site injuries and automobile liability.

The firm has substantial trial experience in this area. However, we recognize that the best result for our client may not be a defense verdict at the end of a lengthy trial, but rather a cost effective and timely resolution of the case.

	Michael T. O'Callaghan Position: Managing Partner Telephone: 626-744-2015 E-Mail: mocallaghan@sollp.com Download VCard

	Frank T. Sabaitis Position: Managing Partner Telephone: 626-744-2020 E-Mail: fsabaitis@sollp.com Download VCard

Mark J. Furuya
Bret A. Lunsford
Brian C. Merges

Jhaveri v. Teitelbaum
In a written opinion issued August 12, 2009, the California Court of Appeal held that a statutory release or settlement between a plaintiff and one or more joint tortfeasors is only effective to offset the claims as to the non-settling co-tortfeasors before a verdict or judgment is entered. After entry of a verdict or judgment, a settlement with a co-tortfeasor does not reduce or offset claims against non-settling co-tortfeasors.
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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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EMPLOYER DIRECT AND VICARIOUS LIABILITY
Diaz v. Carcamo California Court of Appeal Second Appellate District 2010 DJDAR 2852 On February 24, 2010, the California Court of Appeal issued an opinion in Diaz v. Carcamo, analyzing whether an employer whose worker caused automobile injury could be held responsible for the injuries under both vicarious liability and negligent hiring and retention theories.
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