Healthcare Data Breaches That Cause Patient Harm in California

Healthcare providers and insurance companies are responsible for collecting some of our most personal and sensitive data, including medical histories, diagnoses, treatments, insurance data, and financial information. When information is exposed in a data…

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Industrial Accidents Caused by Corporate Negligence

Industrial workplaces come with serious risks, but injuries are not inevitable. Many industrial accidents are caused by a company’s failure to follow basic safety practices and requirements. Corporations that cut corners, ignore hazards, or…

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Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Raises Smoke, Air Quality, and Legal Questions

Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a State of Emergency in Los Angeles County in response to a cold storage warehouse fire at Lineage Logistics that broke out on June 17, 2026. The facility is…

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Understanding Liability for Autonomous Vehicle Accidents in California

Autonomous vehicles are increasingly common on California roads, and they are involved in a surprising number of collisions. Depending on the details of an accident, liability may lie with a human operator, vehicle manufacturer,…

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Understanding Insurance Denials in Severe Personal Injury Cases

It is common for an insurance claim to be denied, even when someone has suffered from a severe injury. Insurance denials can involve different types of claims. Some denials come from your own insurer,…

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How Scar and Disfigurement Claims Are Evaluated in California

An accident can be a jarring experience for a victim. That experience is greatly exacerbated if an injury occurs and results in scarring or disfigurement. In California, a person experiencing this may be able…

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How Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) Differs from California State Class Actions

When many people are harmed by a defective product, a dangerous drug, or corporate misconduct, the legal system uses certain tools to manage the large number of claims. Two common options are multidistrict litigation…

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How Dashcam Footage Can Strengthen Your Car Accident Claim in California

After a car accident in California, it is often one driver’s word against the other’s. Police reports are not always accurate, and witnesses may recall events differently. In these cases, dashcam footage can provide…

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What Out-of-State Visitors Need to Know About CA Laws

California is no stranger to tourism. Los Angeles alone gets nearly 50 million visitors(opens in new tab) per year. While many of those visitors choose to use rideshare services or public transit, a significant…

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Drone-Related Injuries: New Technology Meets California Negligence Law

Drones are no longer the niche gadgets they were when they first hit the market – they now play an important role in photography, construction, real estate, recreation, deliveries, and more. However, the more…

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Mental Health Concerns After an Injury

In the world of personal injury law, it might be tempting to focus primarily or even exclusively on a person’s physical suffering, but what happens when a victim experiences the invisible toll of emotional…

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Who’s Liable in LA’s Frequent Multi-Car Pileups?

If you live in or around Los Angeles, it’s probably no surprise that our city recently ranked 2nd for having the worst traffic in the nation. Since traffic density is one of the most…

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What Is a CCP 998 Offer in California, and How Can It Impact Your Case?

A CCP § 998 offer is a written settlement offer that can be used by either the plaintiff or the defendant in a civil case. The primary goal of a 998 offer is to…

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Wildfire Evacuation Injuries: Can You Sue for Poor Emergency Planning?

In 2023, there were over 7,000 wildfires reported in the state of California, and this number is still growing in 2024. As experts continue to suggest that the frequency of these disasters will only…

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Proving Future Medical Costs in California Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Cases

Brain and spinal cord injuries are among the most serious, life-altering traumas a person can suffer. In California, victims of catastrophic injuries may be entitled to compensation for both immediate medical expenses and the…

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How California Juries View Brain Injury Claims Without Visible Head Trauma

Unlike a broken bone, a surgical scar, or other visible wound, a concussion or traumatic brain injury can be invisible to the naked eye. Still, the pain is real for victims and can be…

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Who’s Liable When a FedEx or Amazon Van Hits You?

Delivery trucks and vans are an unavoidable sight on LA roads. They zip down neighborhood streets, double park in busy commercial areas, and block lanes of traffic during deliveries. In addition to making life…

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What to Expect at Your Deposition in a Personal Injury Case

If you’re pursuing a personal injury claim, you may find that the deposition is one of the most stressful parts of your case, especially if you’ve never been through one before. Being under oath…

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Discovery Is the Most Important Part of Your Lawsuit

Soon after you file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit, you will enter the pretrial discovery phase (“discovery” for short). For many plaintiffs, this is the most important part of your case–and it…

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Hit and Run Accidents in Los Angeles

A hit and run in Los Angeles, as in most jurisdictions, involves a driver being involved in an accident with another vehicle, a pedestrian, or a fixed object, and then leaving the scene without…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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LA Times, KTLA, News One and More Report on Matthew McNicholas’ Lawsuit Against the Los Angeles Fire Department

As published in the Los Angeles Times, KTLA, News One and others, Partner Matthew McNicholas filed a discrimination lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Fired Department (LAFD) on behalf of Emanuel Brown, an African American firefighter/paramedic with…

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McNicholas & McNicholas’ Case Named to TopVerdict.com’s Top 50 Labor & Employment Settlements in California for 2017

Partner Matthew McNicholas’ settlement on behalf of an LAPD sergeant who was harassed and retaliated against for reporting the misuse of federal grant money in Gray v. City of Los Angeles was ranked among TopVerdict.com’s Top 50 Labor & Employment Settlements in…

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Lawsuit Filed Against Los Angeles Fire Department For Racial Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation

– Complaint alleges Firefighter Paramedic, Emanuel Brown, was forced to transfer out of a coveted position after enduring various acts of discrimination, harassment and retaliation that went unchecked by LAFD for nearly a year- LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles-based trial firm McNicholas &…

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Lawsuit Filed Against NFL Enterprises for Dropping the Ball on Reports of Sexual Misconduct by Eric Davis

– Complaint alleges NFLE was negligent in mishandling a former makeup artist’s reports of sexual assault and harassment by Eric Davis, leading to dangerous confrontation at work – LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles based trial firms McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP and the Law…

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McNicholas & McNicholas Cases Named Among TopVerdict.com’s Top 100 Settlements in California in 2017

Two of Partner Matthew McNicholas’ settlements were recognized in TopVerdict.com’s Top 100 Settlements in California in 2017. In one case, Matt secured a $950,000 settlement on behalf of an LAPD sergeant who was harassed and retaliated against for reporting the misuse of…

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Age Discrimination: Seventh Circuit Court Says Applicant Can Bring ADEA Disparate Impact Claim

In April 2018, the Seventh Circuit Court ruled in favor of a plaintiff in the case, Kleber v. CareFusion Corp., where a 58-year-old attorney claimed he was denied a chance to interview for an in-house legal position because of his age. The…

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Pro-Plaintiff SCOTUS Decision Stops Clock for State Claims Pending in Federal Court

On January 22, 2018, in a pro-plaintiff decision reversing the D.C. Court of Appeals, the U.S. Supreme Court held that statutes of limitations for state claims are suspended while those claims are pending in federal court. In Artis v. District of Columbia, the…

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Important Issues to Be Aware of When Riding with Uber and Lyft

Both Uber and Lyft currently provide $1 million in primary liability coverage for any damage a driver may cause to others (e.g., a pedestrian struck in a crosswalk), as well as $1 million in underinsured motorist coverage for passengers in the Uber…

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Rise of the On-Demand Economy & Its Impact on Workers and Consumers

The on-demand economy has infiltrated our everyday lives, spanning across industries and changing the way we do nearly everything, from hailing transportation and ordering food, to in-home beauty services. The business model for these on-demand companies, like Uber and Lyft, has prompted…

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