McNicholas & McNicholas’ Case Listed on TopVerdict.com’s Top 100 Verdicts and Top 20 Labor & Employment Verdicts in California for 2018
Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Doug Winter’s $2.75 million, unanimous verdict on behalf of a Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) employee was ranked among TopVerdict.com’s Top 100 Verdicts in California for 2018 and its Top 20 Labor & Employment Verdicts in…
Understanding California’s Strict Product Liability Laws
As a customer purchasing a product, you place your trust in the manufacturer. You believe the product will satisfy your needs and not cause you harm. California’s strict consumer protection laws seek to ensure that manufacturers, retailers, and designers are held accountable…
$1.5 Million Settlement Obtained for a Driver and Passenger Rear-Ended in a Four-Car Pile Up
Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Juan Victoria obtained a $1.5 million settlement on behalf of a driver and passenger who were rear-ended by a New Flyer GERD bus during a four-car collision. Both plaintiffs sustained injuries to the head, upper and…
The Recorder, Yahoo Finance, San Francisco Chronicle and More Report on McNicholas & McNicholas’ Win against Tillys for Illegal On-Call Scheduling Practices
In a 2-1 decision against retail clothing store Tillys, the Second District Court of Appeal in Los Angeles ruled that “on-call” employees are entitled to “reporting time pay” as soon as they are required to report for work. The Recorder, Yahoo Finance,…
McNicholas & McNicholas Obtains $1 Million Settlement for Driver Injured in Semi-Truck Accident
Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Juan Victoria obtained a $1 million policy limit settlement on behalf of a semi-truck driver who was rear-ended by another semi-truck while he was dropping off cargo at the Port of Los Angeles, and sustained a…
Partner Matthew McNicholas Presents CLE at Wagner Legal Group on Recent Multimillion-Dollar Verdicts and Lessons Learned
Partner Matthew McNicholas will present at Wagner Legal Group’s January CLE event on January 31st to discuss his recent multimillion-dollar employment verdict against the LAFD, and employment cases in general. The CLE event will be hosted at Wagner Legal Group’s office from…
Two McNicholas & McNicholas Workplace Retaliation Cases Ranked Among TopVerdict.com’s Top 20 Civil Rights Settlements in California in 2017
Two of Partner Matthew McNicholas‘ settlements were ranked among TopVerdict.com’s Top 20 Civil Rights Settlements in California in 2017. In Jackman v. City of Los Angeles, Matt secured a $900,000 settlement on behalf of an LAPD officer who was harassed and discriminated…
Are Consumers at Risk? The Hidden Dangers of Using E-cigarettes
Consumers have turned to e-cigarettes as an alternative way to get a nicotine fix without the harmful effects of smoking a traditional cigarette. However, defective e-cigarettes pose an entirely new set of risks that have become increasingly dangerous. In 2017, more than…
ABC and Curbed San Francisco Report on Lawsuit Against Pacific Gas & Electric Company
As published in ABC and Curbed San Francisco, our firm, along with Frantz Law Group, APLC and Bridgford, Gleason & Artinian, filed a lawsuit against Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) on behalf of Camp Fire victims for allegedly causing the deadly…
$2.75 Million Verdict for LAFD Employee Who Was Retaliated Against for Whistleblowing
After a 12-day trial, Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Douglas Winter secured a $2.75 million, unanimous verdict on behalf of a Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) employee who experienced retaliation after disclosing potential grant fraud and abuse. As a member of…
LA Daily News, Daily Journal, MyNewsLA, La Opinion, ABC7 and More Report on Patrick McNicholas’ Lawsuit Against the LADWP and the City of Los Angeles
As published in LA Daily News, Daily Journal, MyNewsLA, La Opinion, ABC7 and others, Partner Patrick McNicholas filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and the City of Los Angeles on behalf of nearly 300 victims…
Exploding Popularity of E-Cigarettes Turns Dangerous: Reported Explosions on the Rise [Infographic]
Burn injuries are on the rise as the popularity of e-cigarettes increases. Incidents of unpredictable combustion and/or the explosion of e-cigarettes have been linked to their lithium-ion battery, yet the safety of these devices remain largely unregulated. Read below for the latest…
MGM Resorts and Las Vegas Shooting Survivors Move Toward Mediation – Patrick McNicholas Comments in Forbes Article
MGM Resorts International (MGM) announced it has been meeting with opposing attorneys to take the first steps toward creating a settlement process in the series of lawsuits filed against the casino giant for the deaths, injuries and damages caused by the 2017…
McNicholas & McNicholas Ranked on 2019 “Best Law Firms” List by U.S. News – Best Lawyers
U.S. News – Best Lawyers ranked McNicholas & McNicholas LLP among its 2019 “Best Law Firms” list in the Metropolitan Tier 1 in Los Angeles for its plaintiff’s work in personal injury litigation. U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings…
Proposed Changes to U.S. Department of Education’s Regulations on Campus Sexual Misconduct Bolster the Rights of the Accused
On August 29, 2018, the U.S. Department of Education released new proposed policies around campus sexual misconduct. Under the new proposed regulations, the rights of students accused of sexual assault or harassment would be strengthened and would also lessen the liability for…
McNicholas & McNicholas Secures $950,000 for an LAPD Officer Whose Request for Medical Leave Led to a Graveyard Shift
Attorney Matt McNicholas of McNicholas & McNicholas LLP secured a $950,000 verdict in a discrimination and harassment lawsuit involving a Los Angeles police officer who was transferred to a graveyard shift in response to a request for medical leave. The LAPD officer…
New National Origin Discrimination Regulations Set Limitations To "English-Only" Rules
New regulations expanding protections for national origin individuals against workplace discrimination went into effect on July 1, 2018, including a ban on language requirements. Employers and employees alike need to know what these new laws mean for their workplace. Who does it…
#MeToo By the Numbers [Infographic]
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, a recent study from Stop Street Harassment shows the staggering number of women and men who have experienced sexual harassment and assault in their lives. Find out more! Patrick McNicholasWith more than 25 years’ experience…
McNicholas & McNicholas Obtains Settlement for LAPD Officer in Retaliation Case
Associate Abel Nair secured a settlement on behalf of a Los Angeles Police Department officer who was retaliated against for reporting acts of misconduct within the department. While the officer was assigned to Valley Regional Jail Facility (VJS) as the Assistant Officer…
Four McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP Attorneys Named Among The Best Lawyers in America 2019
Partners John McNicholas, Patrick McNicholas, Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Courtney McNicholas were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019 for their plaintiffs’ work in personal injury litigation. This is Courtney’s first year being ranked on Best Lawyers, and…