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Robert McKenna and Alessa Jonas successfully defend vascular access nurse at arbitration
A vascular access nurse was alleged to have inserted a PICC line incorrectly resulting in injury to the hand of a patient who was a cosmetic dermatologist. That patient claimed to have sustained permanent damage to his hand, preventing him from practicing as a cosmetic dermatologist. Robert and Alessa questioned the legitimacy of the patient’s…
Read MorePatrick Stockalper obtains defense verdict after only 90 minute jury deliberation
Plaintiff Scott Stotelmyer, born on January 23, 1960, underwent single incision laparoscopic ventral hernia repair by Defendant, Sam Carvajal, M.D., on March 22, 2013 at Glendale Adventist Medical Center. On December 22, 2014, Dr. Carvajal performed a mesh repair surgery (as well as a Heller Myotomy and Durr fundoplication for an esophageal abnormality) by trimming…
Read MoreKMS Legal plays in 2021 Manhattan Beach Six Man Volleyball Tourney
4 time Champions KMS volleyball team a.k.a. Spider/Res Ipsa, competed in the Manhattan Beach six man volleyball tournament. The “sixer” is the oldest and most prestigious six person volleyball tournament in the county and is in its 60th year. In addition to team captain Jim Kjar, the team featured Olympains Casey Patterson and Russel Hlmes,…
Read MoreAlexandra Martino secures Summary Judgment on behalf of Medical Institution and Excludes Plaintiffs’ Expert Witnesses
Ali Martino successfully drafted and argued a Motion for Summary Judgment, excluding 2 of plaintiffs’ 3 expert witness’ testimony and securing judgment in favor of her client, a Medical Institution, in a wrongful death action. Ali initially obtained dismissal without leave to amend of 2 out of the 3 causes of actions against her client…
Read MoreKMS sponsors Signature Event at 2021 SCAHRM conference
The Southern California Association of Hospital Risk Managers held its annual conference in June at Rancho Las Palmas Resort in Palm Springs. KMS was proud to sponsor the signature poolside reception. KMS is proud of its long standing representation of some of the most prestigious and appreciated medical centers, both large and small in Southern…
Read MoreJon Schwalbach wins anti-SLAPP motion
Jon Schwalbach prevailed in an anti-SLAPP motion to dismiss a malicious prosecution claim against his client, a lawyer. Owners of an apartment building (the plaintiffs) argued that Jon’s client pursued habitability claims against them in bad faith without any factual or legal basis. In his winning brief, Jon pointed out that his client beat a…
Read MoreAlessa Jonas and Shireen Ashtari secure Summary Judgment in a contentious sexual assault suit
Alessa Jonas and Shireen Ashtari successfully drafted and argued a Motion for Summary Judgment securing judgment in favor of their client, a Medical Institution, in a contentious sexual assault case. The Plaintiff in this action claimed to have been sexually assaulted during an examination in the Medical Institution’s emergency department. Alessa and Shireen obtained dismissal…
Read MoreRick Wirick nominated for Best Essay in America 2020 in prestigious Houghton Mifflin contest
Houghton Mifflin is one of the oldest and most prestigious publishers in America. Its annual contest for the best American essay is considered one of the most coveted prizes in journalism. KMS Partner Rick Wirick recently published a piece in the University of Chicago Magazine titled “The Ground Game: Poll-watching, Ballot-curing and the Evening Redness…
Read MoreRyan Deane and Jim K jar participate in annual Casa Colina charity golf tournament
The annual Cassa Kalina charity golf tournament was held on November 30 at Red Hill Country Club an Rancho Cucamonga. Caymus partners Ryan Deane and Jim K are were proud sponsors and participants in the event
Read MorePatrick Stockalper and Jon Schwalbach prevail in an anti-SLAPP motion and recover attorney fees for their client
Pat and Jon’s client was a lawyer sued by an opposing party in an underlying lawsuit for emotional distress and violations of the Unruh Civil Rights Act. They made quick work of the frivolous lawsuit. Pat and Jon filed an anti-SLAPP motion to dismiss the claims, arguing that the anti-SLAPP statute and litigation privilege were…
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