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LA Daily News, Daily Journal, MyNewsLA, La Opinion, ABC7 and More Report on Patrick McNicholas’ Lawsuit Against the LADWP and the City of Los Angeles
As published in LA Daily News, Daily Journal, MyNewsLA, La Opinion, ABC7 and others, Partner Patrick McNicholas filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and the City of Los Angeles on behalf of nearly 300 victims…
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 – LOS ANGELES – Trial law firms McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP, Frantz Law Group, APLC and Bridgford, Gleason & Artinian have filed…
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…
MGM Resorts and Las Vegas Shooting Survivors Move Toward Mediation – Patrick McNicholas Comments in Forbes Article
MGM Resorts International (MGM) announced it has been meeting with opposing attorneys to take the first steps toward creating a settlement process in the series of lawsuits filed against the casino giant for the deaths, injuries and damages caused by the 2017…
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,…
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. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings…
$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…
McNicholas & McNicholas Secures $950,000 for an LAPD Officer Whose Request for Medical Leave Led to a Graveyard Shift
Attorney Matt McNicholas of McNicholas & McNicholas LLP secured a $950,000 verdict in a discrimination and harassment lawsuit involving a Los Angeles police officer who was transferred to a graveyard shift in response to a request for medical leave. The LAPD officer…
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,…