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Timestamp: 2019-04-19 18:43:01+00:00

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Yukevich | Cavanaugh achieved a significant victory for Easton Diamond Sports, LLC in a purported class action.
Yukevich | Cavanaugh achieved a significant victory for Rolando Lazatin and Chateau of Oaks, Inc. – Motion for Summary Judgment won.
On Monday, March 12, 2018, Yukevich | Cavanaugh obtained a full defense verdict for its client in Capps et. al. v. Safariland, LLC. Plaintiff Sandra Capps, a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy of 28 years, accidentally shot herself in the calf. She and her husband sought more than $2.5M, based on product liability design defect, and loss of consortium. A second sheriff’s deputy, of 31 years, Michael Lorenzi, also sued for $100,000, based on product liability design defect and negligent infliction of emotional distress.
On February 28, 2018, following a seven-day trial, a federal jury took fewer than 45 minutes to render a unanimous defense verdict in favor of Crown Equipment Corporation. The case was tried in the United States District Court for the Central District of California (Riverside), before U.S. District Judge Jesus Bernal.
Tieu v. Sina International, Inc.
Admitted liability bus accident resulting in fatal injuries to a passenger. Secured favorable verdict after jury trial.
On October 31, 2017, Yukevich | Cavanaugh achieved a significant victory for Safariland, LLC in the matter of Doyma Vanessa Michel v. United States of America, et al. The United States District Court Southern District of California granted a motion for summary judgment dismissing all claims against Safariland.
Arbitrator rejects former employee's claim of retaliation. Defense verdict.
Jury returns federal defense verdict for BNSF Railway Co.
Hendelman v. Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, LLC et al.
Alleged brain injury arising from snowmobile accident. Favorable settlement two weeks into jury trial.
Santa Monica Jury Rejects Asbestos Claim Against Landowner. Defense verdict.
Judge Grants Motion for Terminating Sanctions and Dismisses Entire Action with Prejudice During Plaintiff’s Case-in-Chief.
Helmet maker not to blame in footbal player's injury. Defense verdict.
Multiple-vehicle accident, alleged design defect in restraints system and crashworthiness, plaintiffs alleged neck, spine and rib fractures. Result: Defense verdict.
Easton-Bell Sports bike helmet found safe at trial. Defense verdict.
Improper body mechanics caused injury. Defense verdict.
Plaintiff alleged defective metal hip caused severe physical injury.
Runflat America, LLC v. Michelin North America, Inc. et al.
Shareholder derivative action alleging trade libel, interference with contractual relations, and violation of California Unfair Competition Law. Result: Demurrer sustained without leave to amend and affirmed on appeal.
Plaintiff alleged asbestos bystander exposure. Defense verdict.
Admitted-liability case in which plaintiff sought damages for neck/back injuries, leading to cervical fusion surgery, allegedly sustained in two-vehicle accident; plaintiff’s counsel asked jury to award more than $6 million in damages. Result: Verdict of $85,000.
Wrongful death action arising out of a plane crash. Plaintiffs alleged a hotel concierge negligently referred guests to air charter company. Defense verdict.
Alleged breach of consulting contract, where plaintiff alleged in excess of $4 million in damages. Favorable judgment after bench trial.
Putative federal class action brought by parents who purchased composite youth baseball bats. Suit alleged false advertising, consumer fraud, and breach of warranties. Case dismissed at pleading stage.
Zhao v. Cox Enterprises, Inc.
Novak v. Pizza Hut, Inc.
Houck v. Enterprise Rent-A-Car Co.
Harsha v. ServiceMaster Co. et. al.
Bostani v. Whitehall St. et. al.
Garage and vehicle fire alleged to have been caused by a recalled speed control component. Result: Defense verdict.
Rollover of full-size pickup truck following right rear tread separation, alleged manufacturing defects in tire, two occupants fatally injured. Result: Defense verdict.
Jones v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Single-vehicle rollover accident, alleged design defects in roof structure, plaintiff sustained spinal injury resulting in quadriplegia. Result: Defense verdict.
National RV Co. v. Crane Corp.
Action for breach of contract and fraud regarding sidewall materials on 73 motor homes. Plaintiff sought $28 million in compensatory damages, plus punitive damages and attorney fees. $3.5 million verdict.
Keddington v. Michelin North America, Inc.
Gaudry v. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Two-vehicle accident alleged design and warning defects in Honda Reflex scooter, plaintiff sustained severe leg injury requiring amputation. Result: Defense verdict.
Single-vehicle accident following claimed unintended acceleration, alleged cruise control system defect, moderate injuries, punitive damages allegations. Result: Defense verdict.
Fatal injury to contruction worker, alleged design and warning defects in front-end loader/backhoe. Result: Defense Verdict.
Delloro v. Michelin North America, Inc.
Cargo van rollover, alleged tire defect, brain injury. Defense verdict.
Hidaka/Hartman v. Michelin North America, Inc.
Cabrera v. Isuzu Motors, Ltd.
Sport-utility vehicle rollover, alleged seat defect, catastrophic injuries, punitive damages allegations. Mistrial due to hung jury; directed verdict for defense on punitive damages claim.
Single-vehicle accident following unintended acceleration, moderate injuries. Defense verdict.
Single-vehicle accident following claimed unintended acceleration, alleged cruise control system defect, catastrophic injury. Result: Defense verdict.
The Boeing Company v. ArvinMeritor, Inc.
Breach of contract action arising out of corporate merger. Result: Defense award at binding arbitration.
Pick-up truck rollover, alleged tire defect, quadriplegic injury. Settled during trial.
Single-vehicle accident, fatal injury to parent, catastrophic injuries to minor, multiple alleged crashworthiness defects. Defense verdict.
Vandenburg v. Honda Research & Development Co.
Single-vehicle accident, alleged roof and restraint system defects, quadriplegic injury. Defense verdict.
Minivan rollover, seatbelted child ejected, alleged restraint system defect, severe head injury. Defense verdict.
Moore v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
All-terrain vehicle accident, alleged stability and warning defects, catastrophic spinal cord injury. Defense verdict.

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