Lawsuit Filed Against LADWP for Getty Fire

-Government claim alleges fire was predictable, avoidable and the result of LADWP’s active contribution to a failing infrastructure and increasing wildfire risk – UPDATE: The Getty Fire case has been resolved for $18 Million….

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McNicholas & McNicholas Case Ranked Top 50 Labor & Employment in the U.S. and CA; Top 20 Civil Rights Settlements in California for 2018 by TopVerdict.com

Partner Matthew McNicholas and Associate Abel Nair’s $1.5 million settlement in Carrillo v. City of Compton was ranked by TopVerdict.com among the Top 50 Largest Labor and Employment Settlements and Top 20 Civil Rights…

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McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP Named to U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” 2020

McNicholas & McNicholas LLP has received a Tier 1 ranking in Los Angeles for plaintiff’s work in personal injury litigation by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® for the 10th Edition of “Best Law Firms.”…

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McNicholas & McNicholas Case Ranked Top 50 Car Accident Settlements in the Nation, 20 Premises Liability, Top 20 Car Accident and Top 50 Personal Injury Settlements in California for 2018 by TopVerdict.com

Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Juan Victoria’s $2 million settlement in Botton v. Los Angeles was ranked on three TopVerdict.com lists for the largest settlements in California in 2018, including Top 20 Largest…

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John McNicholas to Receive Prestigious Patrick Cahalan Award from Loyola High School

On November 2, Founding Partner John McNicholas will receive Loyola High School’s prestigious Patrick Cahalan Award in recognition of his dedication to justice and community service over the last five decades. Named after Patrick…

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McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP Recognized in Benchmark Litigation California 2020 and Benchmark Litigation 2020’s Labor & Employment – California guide.

For the second consecutive year, Partners John McNicholas, Patrick McNicholas and Matthew McNicholas were recognized in Benchmark Litigation California 2020 as “Local Litigation Stars” for their work in labor and employment and personal injury,…

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$425,000 Settlement Secured in Pelican Bay State Prison Sexual Harassment and Gender Discrimination Lawsuit

Partner Patrick McNicholas, along with John Dalton of the Law Offices of John Dalton, obtained a settlement of $425,000 on behalf of a psychiatric technician at Pelican Bay State Prison who was subjected to…

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What to Expect from the Passing of Governor Newsom’s Wildfire Utility Bill Law

In the wake of the ongoing lawsuit against Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) as a result of the 2018 Paradise/Camp fire, California Governor Gavin Newsom has enacted a utility bill law that could benefit…

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$1.5 Million Settlement Obtained on Behalf of Fire Fighter in Injury Harassment Claim

Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Doug Winter obtained a settlement in excess of $1.5 million on behalf of young fire fighter who endured more than three years of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation while…

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