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Federal Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Uber in Lawsuit to Keep Drivers as Independent Contractors
On September 25, 2018, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal handed over a major victory to the ride-sharing giant Uber Technologies Inc. in a battle between Uber and a class of thousands of Uber…
Are Consumers at Risk? The Hidden Dangers of Using E-cigarettes
Consumers have turned to e-cigarettes as an alternative way to get a nicotine fix without the harmful effects of smoking a traditional cigarette. However, defective e-cigarettes pose an entirely new set of risks that…
Families of Paradise Fire Victims Sue PG&E for Wrongful Death
Attorneys Hold Press Conference Demanding Justice for Deadliest Wildfire in California History CHICO, CA – Trial law firms Frantz Law Group, APLC; McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP; and Bridgford, Gleason & Artinian have filed a…
$2.75 Million Verdict for LAFD Employee Who Was Retaliated Against for Whistleblowing
After a 12-day trial, Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Douglas Winter secured a $2.75 million, unanimous verdict on behalf of a Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) employee who experienced retaliation after disclosing potential…
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Hit With Lawsuit for Causing Deadly Camp/Paradise Wildfire
– The mass tort lawsuit alleges PG&E negligently operated, repaired and maintained electrical equipment that sparked the most devastating and deadly wildfire in California history – LOS ANGELES – Trial law firms Frantz Law…
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…
Exploding Popularity of E-Cigarettes Turns Dangerous: Reported Explosions on the Rise [Infographic]
Burn injuries are on the rise as the popularity of e-cigarettes increases. Incidents of unpredictable combustion and/or the explosion of e-cigarettes have been linked to their lithium-ion battery, yet the safety of these devices…
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 & McNicholas Ranked on 2019 “Best Law Firms” List by U.S. News – Best Lawyers
U.S. News – Best Lawyers ranked McNicholas & McNicholas LLP among its 2019 “Best Law Firms” list in the Metropolitan Tier 1 in Los Angeles for its plaintiff’s work in personal injury litigation. U.S….