Lawsuit Filed Against Southern California Edison Company for Victims of Woolsey Wildfire
– Lawsuit alleges Edison negligently operated, repaired and maintained electrical equipment that sparked devastating wildfire, already burning nearly 100,000 acres – UPDATE: In total, clients have now recovered more than $300 Million from the Thomas and Woolsey Fires in CA. LOS…
Sexual Harassment at Work – Matthew McNicholas Quoted in Diversity Woman Magazine Article
Sexual harassment allegations are becoming increasingly common in the workplace, and employees must be prepared to deal with these unwelcome situations. In the Diversity Woman Magazine article “Sexual Harassment at Work,” Partner Matthew McNicholas discussed how victims of sexual harassment should respond…
Lawsuit Filed Against Los Angeles Department of Water & Power For Victims of Creek Fires
– Lawsuit alleges LADWP failed to maintain and inspect power lines, as well as heed severe weather warnings of potential dangers associated with drought and high winds – LOS ANGELES – Trial law firms McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP, Frantz Law Group, APLC, Bridgford,…
$1.5 Million Settlement for Two Firefighter Recruits in Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Case
McNicholas & McNicholas secured a $1.5 million settlement on behalf of two firefighter recruits employed with the Compton Fire Department who were discriminated, harassed and retaliated against in violation of California’s Fair Employment Housing Act. Both firefighters were repeatedly called “old” and…
Three McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP Attorneys Selected to Benchmark California Litigation Stars 2019
Partners John McNicholas, Patrick McNicholas and Matthew McNicholas were selected for inclusion in Benchmark Litigation California Stars 2019 as leaders in the litigation and disputes market. For eleven years, Benchmark Litigation has served as the definitive guide to ranking America’s leading litigation…
California Supreme Court Changes Rules for Classifying Workers as Independent Contractors: Adoption of ABC Test
On April 30, 2018, the California Supreme Court changed the rules for classifying workers as independent contractors in approving the ABC test in place of the Borello test in claims involving regulating wages, hours and working conditions. This Change May Affect You,…
Matthew McNicholas to Speak at CAALA’s 36th Annual Las Vegas Convention
Partner Matthew McNicholas is scheduled to speak at the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) 36th Annual Las Vegas Convention discussing Federal Rule 26 and Expert Reports. The conference will be held in Las Vegas from August 30 – September 2,…
Matthew McNicholas Named Among Daily Journal’s 2018 Top Plaintiff Lawyers
Daily Journal named Partner Matthew McNicholas to its 2018 list of Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California, recognizing his work on behalf of Los Angeles Police Department officers who have faced harassment, discrimination and retaliation. One case highlighted in Matt’s feature was Atkins…
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Arbitration Agreements
When you are first hired at a company, you fill out a lot of paperwork. Between the tax forms and employee benefits enrollment process, it is easy to lose track of what you are signing. Chances are, one of those pieces of…
McNicholas & McNicholas Secures $1.4M Settlement in Workplace Retaliation Lawsuit
McNicholas & McNicholas secured a $1.4M settlement on behalf of a female employee who suffered retaliation after reporting that her supervisor was violating a co-employee’s right of privacy to confidential medical information. Related Articles McNicholas & McNicholas’ Case Named to TopVerdict.com’s Top…