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Patrick Stockalper, Esq. obtains 12-0 defense verdict on liability on behalf of Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center
In Rosales v. Los Angeles County USC Medical Center, et. al., Mr. Stockalper represented an attending orthopedic surgeon as well as Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center which was tried in downtown Los Angeles. Plaintiff, then a 10 year old boy, was involved in an automobile accident on December 17, 2014 wherein he sustained…
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Patrick Stockalper and Melissa Wetkowski Prevail on Appeal
Patrick Stockalper, Esq. and Melissa Wetkowski, Esq. successfully obtain Court of Appeal ruling upholding summary judgment for Azusa Pacific University (APU) involving concussion injury. Ms. Wetkowski prepared a motion for summary judgment arguing that Plaintiff’s claim was barred by the assumption of risk doctrine. Plaintiff was a cheerleader for APU who suffered three alleged concussions…
Read MoreEsther Kim and Robert Mckenna Prevail in a Bench Trial on the Statute of Limitations
After agreeing to bifurcate the case, the judge presided over a two day bench trial to determine if the case was filed within the applicable statute of limitations. Despite denying the same motion brought by way of motion for summary judgment, the court found that the defendants met their burden on proving their affirmative defense…
Read MoreKMS Makes New Partners
KMS is proud to announce that seven attorneys are now partners in the firm. They are Ali Baraff, Katie Lafferty, Jason Petersen, Jon Schwalbach, Brian Selogie, Mellissa Wetkowski, and Rick Wirick. The firm is excited about their continued dedication to great lawyering for years to come.
Read MoreJudge Renders Defense Verdict in Favor of Jon Schwalbach and Jim Kjar
Plaintiff underwent a thymectomy procedure for Myasthenia Gravis. Following the surgery he developed a bilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve injury which left him without a functioning voice. Plaintiff’s expert, Chief of Thoracic Surgery at Rutgers University testified that the surgeon went too far laterally in his dissection and injured the nerves. The defense contended that the…
Read MoreKMS Obtains 3 Defense Verdicts in the Same Week
During the week of May 14, 2018 lawyers from KMS were given defense verdicts in 3 different trials. The cases were tried by Pat Stockalper, Robert McKenna, Jim Kjar, Jon Schwalbach and Hanna Dunn. Read about the cases in The Results section of our website.
Read MoreRick Wirick Chosen by Los Angeles Daily Journal as its Book Critic
The Los Angeles Daily Journal has been the daily newspaper for the greater Los Angeles legal community for over 60 years. It has selected KMS Partner Rick Wirick to regularly review books for the publication. Rick is a published author who was nominated for a prestigious PEN award for his first novel. He is also…
Read MoreKMS Receives 4 Defense Verdicts in 5 Weeks
Between July 1 and August 7, 2018 KMS lawyers won 4 trials for their clients. The cases were tried by Robert McKenna, Jim Kjar and Jon Schwalbach. Since January of this year the firm has won 8 trials. Please read The Results section of our website for details.
Read MoreKMS Wins Manhattan Beach 6 Man Beach Volleyball Tourney
Congratulations to Team Spyder/Res Ipsa on winning the Manhattan Beach 6 Man Beach Volleyball Championship, Men’s Open Division in August. The Manhattan 6 Man is the largest, oldest and most prestigious 6 person beach volleyball tournament in the U.S. This is the third championship team the firm has sponsored. Players from the firm included Jim…
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