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KMS received 3 defense verdicts in 30 days

November 1, 2021

Between September and October, 2021 Pat Stockalper, Robert McKenna and Jim Kjar won 3 jury trials. The cases involved medical and legal malpractice claims. With the resumption of jury trials following the COVID pandemic the lawyers of KMS are back to doing what they do best for their clients: Winning

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KMS Legal plays in 2021 Manhattan Beach Six Man Volleyball Tourney

September 22, 2021

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,…

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KMS sponsors Signature Event at 2021 SCAHRM conference

July 9, 2021

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…

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Rick Wirick nominated for Best Essay in America 2020 in prestigious Houghton Mifflin contest

March 13, 2021

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…

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Ryan Deane and Jim K jar participate in annual Casa Colina charity golf tournament

December 14, 2020

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

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KMS proud sponsor for the 41st Annual Casa Colina Golf Classic at South Hills Country Club

October 22, 2020

This year, KMS was proud to sponsor the 41st Annual Casa Colina Golf Classic at South Hills Country Club. Proceeds went to benefit the Casa Colima’s Outdoor Adventures program, which provides outdoor sports and recreational activities for individuals recovering from traumatic injury or illness.

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Erica Levitt and Alexandra Martino’s 4th Demurrer sustained without leave to amend foreclosing non-MICRA claim against healthcare provider

September 24, 2020

Erica Levitt and Alexandra (Ali) Martino secured a dismissal for their healthcare provider client without leave to amend by way of a 4th Demurrer. The plaintiffs alleged civil rights violations under Section 1983. To be liable for federal civil rights violations under Section 1983, a private party must act “under color of state law.” Erica and…

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