On May 5, 2009, Pettit Kohn won a motion for summary judgment for its client against two plaintiffs who claimed false imprisonment and arrest and related civil rights violations. Plaintiffs sought $24 million in compensatory and punitive damages, asserting that the firm’s client falsely imprisoned and arrested plaintiffs based on their race. Grant Waterkotte and […]
On February 3, 2009, a Pomona jury rendered a defense verdict in favor of one of Pettit Kohn’s clients in a premises liability lawsuit. The plaintiff claimed $170,000 in damages. Grant Waterkotte and Martin Moreno tried the case on behalf of the client. This victory was the fifth consecutive defense verdict won by Pettit Kohn’s […]
On November 5, 2008, Pettit Kohn successfully defended one of its clients in a premises liability lawsuit. The plaintiff claimed she was injured on the client’s premises by a motorized mart-cart driven by another customer. Plaintiff sought $200,000 in damages. The jury determined that the incident could not have occurred as described by the plaintiff […]
On October 8, 2008, Pettit Kohn successfully defended one of its large retail clients in a personal injury action in Bakersfield. The plaintiff alleged that she was injured when she slipped and fell at the client’s premises (“the store”), damaging her right knee, lower back, and left shoulder. The plaintiff argued that the store negligently […]
On August 27, 2008, Pettit Kohn successfully defended one of its large retail clients in a personal injury action in Van Nuys. The plaintiff alleged that she was injured when an elevator malfunctioned at the client’s premises (“the store”), striking her knee and hip. The plaintiff argued that the store negligently maintained the subject elevator. […]