Murchison & Cumming, LLP

Dan Longo and Kelsey Maxwell successfully defended a Physician's Assistant in a case where the plaintiff claimed medical negligence and medical battery following a gym injury. The jury found in favor of the defense, determining that the Physician's Assistant was not negligent and had acted within the standard of care. Read more: https://buff.ly/4haJvgc #trialvictory #defensevictory #losangeleslawyer

National Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration that recognizes the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States. The dates were chosen because it coincides with the independence anniversaries of several Latin American countries. This observance provides an opportunity to highlight cultural pride and embrace the rich diversity that comes from Hispanic heritage. From advancements in politics, art, and science to contributions in business and education, Hispanic Americans continue to play a vital role in shaping U.S. society. #HispanicHeritageMonth

Murchison & Cumming LLP Senior Partner Guy R. Gruppie was recently quoted in a Law360 article discussing the anticipated wrongful death litigation related to the ketamine overdose death of actor Matthew Perry. As a veteran of defending hundreds of wrongful death cases for over three decades at M&C, Gruppie shared his insights on how Perry's estate and heirs could be expected to leverage the aggressive efforts of federal prosecutors in investigating the details of the acquisition of ketamine by the late “Friends” star from medical professionals and other sources. He emphasized that plaintiff lawyers could, and would, closely monitor the criminal cases, employing any plea bargain agreements or evidence that arise, and could potentially use the medical evidence, including key toxicology findings gathered by the Los Angeles County Coroner, in upcoming civil cases. Gruppie noted that the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA) likely would not restrict the scope of damages that plaintiffs might seek, despite some of the potential civil case defendants being medical professionals. Gruppie's commentary highlights Murchison & Cumming’s expertise and experience of the complexities involved in high-profile wrongful death cases and underscores the firm's reputation as a defense leader within the legal community. Read full article: https://buff.ly/3MyHBIa #WrongfulDeathLitigation #MatthewPerryCase #CivilLitigation #LosAngelesLawyer

Today, we honor the strength, resilience, and dedication of every worker. Here's to all the workers who make a difference every day—thank you for your commitment and passion! #LaborDay #HardWork #Dedication #CelebrateWorkers

Happy Women’s Equality Day! On August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment was certified, granting women the right to vote in the U.S. This day is about recognizing the amazing contributions women make every day in our communities, workplaces, and families. Here's to lifting each other up and continuing to support one another in all our endeavors. #WomensEqualityDay

Congratulations to our nine lawyers recognized by 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, Jean Dalmore, Michael Nunez, Friedrich Seitz, Matt Printz, William Snyder, Bryan Ure, David Winkle, Gregory Sargenti, and Tyler Ure. The recognition underscores a lawyer's dedication to achieving the best outcomes for their clients, upholding the highest ethical standards, and contributing positively to the legal community. Read more: https://buff.ly/3Mk2hU8 #bestlawyers #bestlawyersinamerica #defenselawyers #defenselitigation

Congratulations to Robert and Lisa for being featured in the Daily Journal's Top Verdicts this week. Their case was also featured in the top verdicts in the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel newsletter. Read more: https://buff.ly/4cjPTOE #defenseverdict #msj

We are proud to announce that two of our new lawyers have been recognized in the "On the Move" section of the Daily Journal. Congratulations and welcome aboard Senior Associate Sean Twomey and Associate Annaliese Schiersch. Read more: https://buff.ly/3AaFfME #lawfirm #civillitigationdefense

After a 17 day trial, a Los Angeles County jury reached a verdict in a case involving a self-employed compound pharmacist who was injured during a yoga class when a stretch band detached from the wall and some metal pieces of the band struck the base of her skull. Scott Hengesbach represented the yoga studio. After two days of deliberations, the jury entered a verdict of 65% responsibility for the yoga studio in the amount of $1.6 million, a positive result after the plaintiff's closing demand of $37 million. Read more: https://buff.ly/3zVJUSG #defenselawyer #losangeleslawyer #jurytrial

A motion for summary judgment was granted in San Diego County Superior Court in negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract case. Robert Scherk and Lisa Allen represented the defendants. The plaintiffs filed their complaint which alleged three causes of against the defendants: 1) Negligence (Legal Malpractice); 2) Breach of Fiduciary Duty; and 3) Breach of Contract. The Court agreed that “In the legal malpractice context, the elements of causation and damage are particularly closely linked. The plaintiff must prove, by a preponderance of the evidence, that but for the attorney’s negligent acts of omissions, she would have obtained a more favorable judgment or settlement in the action which the malpractice allegedly occurred." In this case, the plaintiff admitted in responses to Requests for Admissions that she lacked evidence. The Court granted Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment on both of the grounds argued: Statute of Limitations, and the lack of causation. Read more: https://buff.ly/3WClUNv #msj #defenselawfirm #sandiegolawyer