P.K. Schrieffer LLP

In a case venued in Los Angeles Superior Court, P.K. Schrieffer LLP prevailed on a motion for summary judgment in a seven figure property damage claim under a homeowner’s policy by plaintiff Connie Stevens.  Stevens had filed an action for breach of contract, bad faith and declaratory relief against the insurer.  Earlier in the case, P.K. Schrieffer LLP secured a dismissal of Stevens’ bad faith cause of action following the filing of a motion for summary adjudication of issues.   

Venued in Los Angeles Superior Court, P.K. Schrieffer LLP secured dismissal of a case against an insurance broker for a waiver of costs.  P.K. Schrieffer LLP began representing the broker in December 2008, after another law firm had represented the broker for approximately a year in litigation.  The  case is continuing against the co-defendant insurance company.

P.K. Schrieffer LLP secures defense verdict in Los Angeles County Superior Court at trial in favor of a Professional Employer Organization sued for crush injuries to plaintiff’s fingers.  The case continues on in damages phase against premises owner only.

P.K. Schrieffer LLP prevails after 6 week jury trial in an insurance bad faith and broker negligence case in San  Diego.  The firm defends a broker accused of fraud and professional negligence by Pacific Specialty Insurance Company, which sought over $1.5 million in insurance benefits paid in the 2003 Cedar Wildfires.  This case was featured in DRI - The Voice of the Defense Bar's June 4, 2008 issue of The Voice.