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$21.3 Million Verdict in Tractor Trailer Collision Case: Los Angeles Jury Awards Woman for Distracted Driving Incident

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Los Angeles, CA – A Los Angeles County jury has awarded $21.3 million to Leila Miyamoto, a woman who suffered severe spinal injuries after her car was hit from behind by a tractor trailer. The decision came after a riveting courtroom battle that pitted some of the nation’s top trial lawyers against each other. The trial, which was meticulously recorded by Courtroom View Network, began on January 17. Miyamoto’s legal team argued that the driver of the Services Group of America truck was distracted and fatigued, leading to the 2016 crash as Miyamoto was stopped, … Read more

Peabody Awards Set to Celebrate 85th Anniversary in Los Angeles with Star-Studded Board and Honoring Stories of Unity and Justice

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Los Angeles — The prestigious Peabody Awards are set to mark their 85th anniversary in Los Angeles, reaffirming their relocation to the west coast metropolis that began last year after several pandemic and industrial action delays. The ceremony, taking place at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on June 1, promises to be a grand celebration of excellence in media, recognizing stories that delve into humanity’s complexities and strive to address social injustices. Jeffrey Jones, the executive director of Peabody, expressed enthusiasm about the event’s continuation in Los Angeles, highlighting its success in bridging the Peabody Awards … Read more

Top Litigator Kimberley Branscome Joins Paul, Weiss in Los Angeles, Bolstering Firm’s Product Liability Expertise

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Los Angeles – In a significant move for the legal industry, Kimberley Branscome, a distinguished product liability and mass torts trial attorney, has recently joined the ranks of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison as a partner in their Los Angeles litigation department. This new appointment marks a key phase in Branscome’s illustrious legal career. Formerly holding leadership positions as office managing partner at Dechert LLP and partner at Kirkland & Ellis, Branscome brings extensive experience to her new role. She is noted for her expertise in managing complex litigation cases across various sectors, including … Read more

Los Gatos Officials Battle Defamation Claims by Far-Right Activist in Court; Seek Dismissal of Lawsuit

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Los Gatos, CA — In a legal battle that has captured the local community’s attention, Los Gatos Town Council member Maria Ristow and Vice Mayor Rob Moore have filed a formal response to accusations of defamation made by far-right activist Lynley Kerr Hogan. Hogan’s lawsuit, initiated on November 14 of last year, claims that she was defamed and unlawfully excluded from public meetings by Ristow, Moore, and Los Gatos Democracy Tent moderator Lee Fagot. The allegations trace back to comments purportedly made by Moore and Ristow, where Hogan was accused of threatening violence at a … Read more