The California Legislature has enacted SB 1155 relating to “Time Limited Demands,” which goes into effect on January 1, 2023. In California, if a claimant makes a reasonable settlement demand within the limits of a liability insurance policy and the insurer unreasonably refuses to accept the demand, the insurer may be liable for a judgment […]
Please join us in congratulating Arizona Partner John Belanger and Associate Ryan Leibel on obtaining a dismissal for their client in a personal injury suit. This case stemmed from a fall suffered by Plaintiff on the premises of BWB&O’s client, a large wholesale retailer. Specifically, while inside a warehouse owned by BWB&O’s client, Plaintiff suffered […]
We are honored to share that Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP’s CEO and Founding Partner Nicole Whyte is a featured speaker on two panels at the CONSULEGIS Venice October Conference taking place in magnificent and historic Venice, Italy. On Thursday, October 27, 2022, from 2:30 PM- 3:15 PM, Ms. Whyte will be discussing the […]
The underlying litigation arose from a UM claim stemming from a hit and run accident in which Plaintiff alleged she sustained serious injury as a result of same. A settlement was reached pre-litigation and was made contingent on a release of all claims and included confidentiality and non-disparagement as to Plaintiff. After Plaintiff’s counsel confirmed […]
Congratulations to Las Vegas Partners, Jared Christensen and Madeline Arcellana, on completing a 10-day trial, which resulted in a unanimous jury verdict that adopted the Defendant’s proposed award. BWB&O’s client was an individual dog owner, which undisputedly bit Plaintiff, a pedestrian on a public sidewalk. Defendant did not deny that his dog had bitten Plaintiff. The dispute at […]
Congratulations to Woodland Hills Partner Eileen Gaisford and Associate Dustin Rabi on their Motion for Summary Judgment (“MSJ”) being granted in Los Angeles County Superior Court! BWB&O’s client is a business entity and lessee of a commercial property. The Plaintiff, in this matter, filed suit against the client, alleging Negligence and Premises Liability. Notably, Plaintiff […]
Please join us in congratulating BWB&O’s Arizona office following Managing Partner John Belanger and Associate Ryan Leibel obtaining a defense-friendly award in a recent arbitration proceeding in Yavapai County Superior Court. BWB&O’s client collided with Plaintiff in an intersection after the client attempted a left turn. Plaintiff alleged negligence per se, namely because the client was the party […]
Congratulations to Partner John J. Belanger and Associate Ryan S. Leibel on their 9-0 defense verdict following a 3-day jury trial in Maricopa County Superior Court. The suit involved an October 18, 2018 motor vehicle accident. Both the driver and passenger in the vehicle struck by BWB&O’s client alleged significant physical and emotional damages as a […]
Join Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara Partner Tyler Offenhauser and his colleagues, Tina Eshgieh of Arash Law and Michael Sanchez of A to Z Injury Law, PLLC, for the California Lawyers Association Seminar on September 17, 2022 from 3:00 PM-4:30 PM. Attend and earn 1.5 hours of workers’ compensation law CLE credits! Who’s on Third? – Navigating Third Party Credit […]
Congratulations to Partner Mike D’Andrea and Associate Caitlin Salata on their 12-0 defense verdict in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The jury came back Monday after a 7 day trial and rendered a defense verdict as to the only liability issue in the case. This is a tremendous result and victory. The suit involved a serious auto collision […]
Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP is proud to announce that Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. has rated the firm’s General Bodily Injury and Auto Bodily Injury practices in both Arizona and California as Certified Gold! The firm would like to recognize and congratulate our Arizona and California attorneys and support staff who helped to achieve this amazing goal.
Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP is proud to announce Partner Anthony Garasi, Senior Associate Madeline Arcellana, and Associate Laura Rios successfully won a Motion for Summary Judgment (“MSJ”), while also defeating two competing MSJs filed by Plaintiff, and ultimately obtaining a full dismissal of their landowner client against claims of premises liability. Plaintiff, who sued both […]