Posts by pcdev
Molshree Gupta wins series of evidentiary Motions to Quash for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction on behalf of National Nonprofit Corporation
In a series of actions under Code of Civil Procedure section 340.1, in courts all throughout California, Ms. Gupta has successfully briefed and argued evidentiary Motions to Quash for lack of personal jurisdiction on behalf of her client, a National Nonprofit Corporation. Plaintiffs claimed they suffered childhood sexual assault attributable to the operational conduct and…
Read MoreJim Kjar’s defense verdict against John Carpenter of Carpenter Zuckerman featured in The Daily Journal
The Daily Journal is the largest legal newspaper in the Western United States. It publishes verdicts that it deems significant. Recently The Daily Journal profiled a defense verdict in a complex medical negligence/product liability case tried by James Kjar against noted plaintiff attorney John Carpenter of Carpenter Zuckerman. The details can be found in the…
Read MoreAmie Gonzalez secures Summary Judgment on behalf of Higher Education Institution
Amie Gonzalez drafted and argued a Motion for Summary Judgment securing judgment in favor our client, a higher education institution, in a premise liability case. The Plaintiff in this action alleged she was injured after falling over a dangerous condition caused by the institution. Amie obtained a dismissal of the entire suit filed against our…
Read MoreRobert L. McKenna, III obtains a 12-0 defense verdict in a Medical Negligence jury trial
Robert L. McKenna, III obtained a 12-0 defense verdict in a medical negligence jury trial in San Bernardino. Plaintiff contended that she was misdiagnosed with a heel fracture and cellulitis, and that she was sent home without adequate antibiotic treatment from an ER visit with a nurse practitioner. Eight days later, plaintiff presented to another…
Read MoreJim Kjar Beats John Carpenter of Carpenter Zuckerman in a Medical Negligence Case Claiming Six Million Dollars in Damages
The plaintiff was a musical theater professional who underwent a gynecological mesh operation, and part of the mesh was retained in the patient’s body. The patient subsequently developed an infection necessitating a second surgery. The plaintiff claimed that due to extended time in the lithotomy position from two surgeries she suffered a femoral nerve injury…
Read MoreSenior Associate Jessica Villegas recognized as a “Rising Star” by ASCDC
The Association of Southern California Defense Counsel recently listed a select number of attorneys with less than ten years’ experience as “Rising Stars” in the defense community. Jessica was recognized as an outstanding medical malpractice defense lawyer and will be formerly recognized at the Association’s “Hall of Fame Reception and Dinner” event on June 13th…
Read MoreKMS Sponsors Poolside Reception at the 43rd Annual SCAHRM Conference
Kjar, McKenna, & Stockalper, LLP were proud sponsors of the popular Poolside Reception at the 43rd Annual Southern California Association for Healthcare Risk Management (SCAHRM) Conference held at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa in Palm Desert. SCAHRM provides networking, professional enhancement, and continuing educational opportunities within the health care community. Partners in…
Read MoreRobert L. McKenna, III and Michael R. Pittman win medical negligence jury trial, alleging failure to timely diagnose and treat a deep tissue infection in the right ankle. 12-0 Defense Verdict.
Plaintiff contended that she was misdiagnosed with a heel fracture and cellulitis, and that she was sent home without adequate antibiotic treatment from an ER visit with a nurse practitioner. Eight days later, plaintiff presented to another hospital with sepsis and osteomyelitis of the right ankle that required surgery and a lengthy skilled nursing facility…
Read MoreAnastasia Olano obtains defense verdict in Dental Malpractice trial
Plaintiff claimed that fillings were improperly placed by the defendant dentist, causing pain and requiring subsequent treatment. The plaintiff initiated a small claims matter against the defendant dentist and initially prevailed. Anastasia Olano represented the defendant dentist on appeal in a trial de novo and obtained a judgment for the defendant and against the plaintiff.
Read MoreJason Petersen, and Jim Kjar win medical negligence jury trial, alleging a delay in spine surgery, causing permanent paralysis
Plaintive suffered an injury to his cervical spinal cord in a work related accident. He was treated by the defendant neurosurgeon, who chose to delay surgery. The plaintiff claimed through the testimony of his subsequent treating spine surgeon that the delay caused plaintive to suffer permanent paralysis and loss of use of some of his…
Read More