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TopVerdict Recognizes $4.3M Disability Discrimination Judgment Against LAPD Among Top 50 U.S. Civil Rights Violation Verdicts
Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Douglas Winter’s unanimous $4.3 million jury verdict on behalf of a veteran lieutenant officer with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) was recognized among TopVerdict’s Top 50 Civil Rights Violation Verdicts in the U.S. for 2022. In Lou Vince v. City of Los…
TopVerdict Names $1.85 Million Judgment Against LAPD to Top 100 U.S. Civil Rights Violation Verdicts
Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Douglas Winter’s $1 million verdict on behalf of a 21-year veteran Police Officer III with the Los Angeles Police Department was ranked among TopVerdict’s Top 100 Civil Rights Violation Verdicts in the United States for 2022. Vincent Albano was diagnosed…
Hilmar Cheese Company Sued for Systemic Illegal Employment Practices – Fresno Bee, Merced Sun Star & Daily Journal Report on Unlawful Termination & Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
As reported by Fresno Bee, Merced Sun Star and Daily Journal, the disability discrimination and unlawful termination lawsuit filed against Hilmar Cheese Company has been amended after discovery identified that since at least 2007, Hilmar has subjected many of its employees to…
TopVerdict Names $1 Million Judgment Against LAPD to Top 100 Labor & Employment Verdicts in the U.S.
Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Douglas Winter’s $1 million verdict on behalf of a 21-year veteran Police Officer III with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) was ranked among TopVerdict’s Top 100 Labor & Employment Verdicts in the United States for 2022. Vincent Albano…
TopVerdict Recognizes $4.3M Disability Discrimination Judgment Against LAPD in Top 20 U.S. Labor & Employment Verdicts
Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Douglas Winter’s unanimous $4.3 million jury verdict on behalf of a veteran lieutenant officer with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) was recognized among TopVerdict’s Top 20 Labor & Employment Verdicts in the U.S. for 2022. In Lou Vince v. City of Los…
CBS News and LA Times Report on Claims Against LAPD for Discrimination and Retaliation; Officer Alleges She Was Stalked by Assistant Chief Alfred Labrada
Partner Matthew McNicholas is representing a Los Angeles Police Department officer in her claims against the City of Los Angeles and LAPD for discrimination and retaliation after Assistant Chief Alfred Labrada allegedly stalked her. The officer further alleges that her complaint was leaked…
John McNicholas Profiled in Los Angeles Business Journal’s “8 Over 80”
At age 87, partner and cofounder John McNicholas has amassed more than 200 jury and appellate victories and has no plans for retirement. Profiled by Los Angeles Business Journal, John discusses his successful career path in personal injury, product liability, antitrust and…
La Opinión Reports on Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit Against the City of Los Angeles
Partner Matthew McNicholas and Of Counsel member Jason Oliver are representing Sergeant Rigoberto Vásquez, a 26-year-veteran police officer in a racial discrimination and retaliation case against the City of Los Angeles. Vásquez alleges he was retaliated against after reporting that he heard…
Patrick McNicholas Honored with Jim Brovelli Award for Outstanding Contributions to University of San Francisco Athletics’ Basketball Program
In coordination with University of San Francisco Athletics, the Hilltop Club Foundation has honored Partner Patrick McNicholas with the Jim Brovelli Award, given at the Tip Off Gala on November 4, 2023. The Jim Brovelli Award is presented annually to an individual who…
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP Earns Multiple Top-Tier Rankings by “Best Law Firms®”
For the eleventh consecutive year, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP has garnered a Tier 1 ranking in several practice areas by Best Law Firms®. The firm’s rankings include: National Tier 1 Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs Metropolitan Tier 1 –…