https://www.lexisnexis.com/JVSubmission/default.aspx7.x Productionhttps://www.lexisnexis.com/JVSubmission/b/jvform-blog/archive/2026/03/27/ronald-guaman-v-michael-delia-and-david-sloop-2025l011596.aspxFri, 27 Mar 2026 10:32:00 GMT0d92b630-c741-4fe2-9c64-71943ab8421a:14a69a67-5800-4f45-b555-6876393f9bbeOctavio DuranOn July 18, 2024, at approximately 8:56 p.m., Plaintiff Ronald Guaman was traveling in stop-and-go traffic on southbound I-94 near Polk Street, Chicago. Defendant Michael E. Delia abruptly changed lanes and failed to reduce speed, causing a rear-end chain-reaction collision. The impact propelled a secondary vehicle (driven by David Sloop) into the rear of Plaintiff’s vehicle. Plaintiff alleged negligence including failure to keep a proper lookout, failure to maintain a safe following distance, and speeding. Defendant initially disputed the reasonableness and necessity of medical treatment and contested the proximate cause of certain soft-tissue injuries. https://www.lexisnexis.com/JVSubmission/b/jvform-blog/archive/2026/03/19/genice-marie-horta-v-city-of-los-angeles-et-al.aspxThu, 19 Mar 2026 14:15:00 GMT0d92b630-c741-4fe2-9c64-71943ab8421a:19aefed5-fbef-4345-97a1-cda724846a14accountcoordinator93Genice Marie Horta v. City of Los Angeles, et al. https://www.lexisnexis.com/JVSubmission/b/jvform-blog/archive/2026/03/12/misael-avelar-maria-bautista-vs-jack-grawoig-josefina-rojas-special-representative.aspxThu, 12 Mar 2026 10:41:00 GMT0d92b630-c741-4fe2-9c64-71943ab8421a:1d016147-5cf9-4cc0-a56a-ca908f32e902Octavio DuranOn 1/26/2023, at or around 10:19 AM, Misael Balmaceda and his wife, Maria Balmaceda, were traveling southbound on N Cicero Avenue. As they approached the intersection with West Wilson Avenue, Misael gradually slowed down and brought his vehicle to a complete stop for a red light. At the same time and place, Mr. Grawoig also traveling southbound, failed to stop in time and rear-ended the Misael’s vehicle which was holding Maria Balmaceda asa passenger. As a result of this, Misael & Maria sustained injuries and damages. https://www.lexisnexis.com/JVSubmission/b/jvform-blog/archive/2026/03/09/george-stephenson-v-pk-amp-p-investment-co-f-k-a-pk-amp-p-investment-co-f-k-a-mole-richardson-co-ltd-pk-amp-p-investment-co-f-k-a-mole-richardson-rentals-superior-court-for-the-county-of-los-angeles.aspxMon, 09 Mar 2026 12:55:00 GMT0d92b630-c741-4fe2-9c64-71943ab8421a:977fa0dd-8b92-435a-b6a1-487abf72b7bcTyler StockWeitz & Luxenberg is proud to announce a landmark verdict obtained by trial attorneys Jamie Mattera, Sara Merrill, and Tyler Stock on behalf of our client, George Stephenson. George is 80 years old — a man of remarkable character whose life has been defined by service, adventure, and devotion to others. Though he never had children of his own, he played an integral role in raising his stepson, Jess, and the two share a close and loving bond to this day. George's story is one of a life fully lived. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War before embarking on a distinguished career in the film industry, working as a cameraman for nearly fifty years. His credits span some of the most iconic films and television productions of the 1980s, '90s, and 2000s. He remained active in the industry until just a few years ago, when he was diagnosed with mesothelioma. The sole defendant at trial, Mole-Richardson, was a manufacturer of theatrical and studio lighting that supplied approximately 95% of the lights used in Hollywood productions for much of its history. It used asbestos insulated "motion picture cables" and various other asbestos-containing parts in its lights which Plaintiff alleged caused his mesothelioma. Mole-Richardson was represented at trial by John Katerndahl and Brandon Sanchez of Gordon & Rees. The case was tried before the Honorable Judge Stephen Czuleger in Downtown Los Angeles over the course of nine court days. On Friday, February 27th, the jury deliberated for just two and a half hours before returning a unanimous verdict on all causes of action — including a finding of malice. The jury awarded $33,384,400 in non-economic damages and assigned 100% liability to Mole-Richardson. Economic damages were waived, and the matter resolved prior to the completion of Phase 2 of the punitive damages proceedings. Jamie Mattera and Sara Merrill traveled to Los Angeles from Weitz & Luxenberg's New York office for trial. They were joined by Tyler Stock from the firm's Los Angeles office. Jamie Mattera led the trial team with exceptional skill, delivering powerful opening and closing arguments, presenting Plaintiff experts Dr. Barry Horn and Dr. Steven Compton, and conducting brilliant cross-examinations of Mole-Richardson corporate representative Michael Parker and defense industrial hygienist Dr. Jeffrey Birkner. Sara Merrill handled the direct examination of George Stephenson with care and poise, and skillfully presented Plaintiff experts Dr. David Rosner and Dr. David Zhang. She was also highly effective in cross-examining defense historian Dr. Rachel Maines. Tyler Stock managed California law and briefing issues throughout the trial and delivered a masterful cross-examination of Mole-Richardson's final witness, defense pulmonologist Dr. James Crapo. Senior trial paralegal Keith Morriesette provided invaluable support throughout the proceedings, as did New York legal assistant Anell Paulino. Josiah Paker of the Los Angeles office also contributed meaningfully to closing preparations. This outcome is a testament to the teamwork, dedication, and unwavering commitment of everyone involved — and above all, to the trust George Stephenson placed in us to fight for him. https://www.lexisnexis.com/JVSubmission/b/jvform-blog/archive/2026/02/13/peter-brutus-v-progressive-select-insurance-company.aspxFri, 13 Feb 2026 05:46:00 GMT0d92b630-c741-4fe2-9c64-71943ab8421a:25941e8a-3d56-41b1-a0dd-7770e620a95eRichard S DellingerPeter Brutus v. Progressive Select Insurance Company https://www.lexisnexis.com/JVSubmission/b/jvform-blog/archive/2026/02/09/estate-of-antonio-mays-jr-by-and-through-the-personal-representative-of-the-estate-of-antonio-mays-jr-and-antonio-mays-sr-plaintiffs-v-city-of-seattle-a-government-entity-defendants.aspxMon, 09 Feb 2026 20:02:00 GMT0d92b630-c741-4fe2-9c64-71943ab8421a:7067928a-029d-441b-8b41-98b62518ae43Evan OshanESTATE OF ANTONIO MAYS, JR., by and through the personal representative of the ESTATE OF ANTONIO MAYS, JR., and ANTONIO MAYS, SR., Plaintiffs, v. CITY OF SEATTLE, a government entity; Defendants. https://www.lexisnexis.com/JVSubmission/b/jvform-blog/archive/2026/01/20/danielle-thirft-v-brandon-mathis-and-goney-39-s-nursery-and-landscaping.aspxTue, 20 Jan 2026 08:09:00 GMT0d92b630-c741-4fe2-9c64-71943ab8421a:d502e9b1-4b79-4e26-b726-ee2e23f20e9eRichard S DellingerDanielle Thirft v. Brandon Mathis and Goney's Nursery and Landscaping https://www.lexisnexis.com/JVSubmission/b/jvform-blog/archive/2025/12/16/gerald-dunn-v-home-depot-usa-inc.aspxTue, 16 Dec 2025 14:43:00 GMT0d92b630-c741-4fe2-9c64-71943ab8421a:a58ff39e-6396-470a-9be7-d37f1eefbc3caccountcoordinator93Gerald Dunn v. Home Depot USA Inc. https://www.lexisnexis.com/JVSubmission/b/jvform-blog/archive/2025/11/12/john-d-conway-v-michael-a-mostek.aspxWed, 12 Nov 2025 16:08:00 GMT0d92b630-c741-4fe2-9c64-71943ab8421a:9800bd92-9ee3-4586-b890-ccb668e5fba4Enrique RamosJohn D. Conway v. Michael A. Mostek https://www.lexisnexis.com/JVSubmission/b/jvform-blog/archive/2025/11/12/nancy-collier-v-contour-5151-onh-llc.aspxWed, 12 Nov 2025 15:44:00 GMT0d92b630-c741-4fe2-9c64-71943ab8421a:d80815da-8889-49a9-b0de-902d0841f144Enrique RamosNancy Collier v. Contour 5151 ONH, LLC https://www.lexisnexis.com/JVSubmission/b/jvform-blog/archive/2025/11/07/estate-of-christopher-walker-vs.aspxFri, 07 Nov 2025 13:28:00 GMT0d92b630-c741-4fe2-9c64-71943ab8421a:eef338d6-420c-434c-9f81-58c5a788b637Adam CarlsonEstate of Christopher Walker vs David Taylor Hutchason; City of Fresno, et al. https://www.lexisnexis.com/JVSubmission/b/jvform-blog/archive/2025/10/30/ashley-diaz-v-a-better-moving-amp-storage-co-inc-et-al.aspxThu, 30 Oct 2025 12:38:00 GMT0d92b630-c741-4fe2-9c64-71943ab8421a:4bce521c-6e3f-42e5-a549-cc5c9e8920fdRyan SawyerASHLEY DIAZ v. A BETTER MOVING & STORAGE CO., INC., et al. https://www.lexisnexis.com/JVSubmission/b/jvform-blog/archive/2025/10/10/seul-v-bazarian.aspxFri, 10 Oct 2025 16:34:00 GMT0d92b630-c741-4fe2-9c64-71943ab8421a:6cb6dbf3-26dc-4f25-83ee-217a455d1f69SFFBSeul v. Bazarian https://www.lexisnexis.com/JVSubmission/b/jvform-blog/archive/2025/10/10/north-branch-fire-dist-v-thomas-ferrazza.aspxFri, 10 Oct 2025 16:21:00 GMT0d92b630-c741-4fe2-9c64-71943ab8421a:2f40d918-58cc-4ffa-82d0-8fb273dd176cSFFBNorth Branch Fire Dist. v. Thomas Ferrazza https://www.lexisnexis.com/JVSubmission/b/jvform-blog/archive/2025/10/10/state-of-new-hampshire-v-kristin-lake.aspxFri, 10 Oct 2025 16:12:00 GMT0d92b630-c741-4fe2-9c64-71943ab8421a:9e0a7bb2-b03e-4e87-83ef-27007a2ce76bSFFBState of New Hampshire v. Kristin Lake https://www.lexisnexis.com/JVSubmission/b/jvform-blog/archive/2025/10/10/state-of-vermont-v-matthew-champagne.aspxFri, 10 Oct 2025 16:08:00 GMT0d92b630-c741-4fe2-9c64-71943ab8421a:9ed5a425-b590-49cb-be66-3a566298ee50SFFBState of Vermont v. Matthew Champagne https://www.lexisnexis.com/JVSubmission/b/jvform-blog/archive/2025/10/10/state-v-tovi-mesick.aspxFri, 10 Oct 2025 16:02:00 GMT0d92b630-c741-4fe2-9c64-71943ab8421a:4dc972ae-838a-4f71-bf9d-6999da064069SFFBState v. Tovi Mesick https://www.lexisnexis.com/JVSubmission/b/jvform-blog/archive/2025/10/10/deborah-southwell-v-demoulas-super-markets-inc.aspxFri, 10 Oct 2025 15:51:00 GMT0d92b630-c741-4fe2-9c64-71943ab8421a:94316429-ac54-4e73-90b7-e120c6e9d496SFFBDeborah Southwell v. DeMoulas Super Markets, Inc. https://www.lexisnexis.com/JVSubmission/b/jvform-blog/archive/2025/10/10/richard.aspxFri, 10 Oct 2025 15:39:00 GMT0d92b630-c741-4fe2-9c64-71943ab8421a:fec0e826-2898-43f1-91cb-9d9e46369729SFFBRichard Herring v. Jody Herring https://www.lexisnexis.com/JVSubmission/b/jvform-blog/archive/2025/10/10/estate-of-kenneth-johnson-v-centurion-of-vermont-llc-and-the-state-of-vermont.aspxFri, 10 Oct 2025 15:25:00 GMT0d92b630-c741-4fe2-9c64-71943ab8421a:cadeeaba-dfc7-4dfa-b41e-e4c5ca067cecSFFBEstate of Kenneth Johnson v. Centurion of Vermont, LLC. and the State of Vermont