Attorney Mikayla Gow Kellogg's Legal Cases

Personal injury

Driver v. Driver

Aug 19, 2015

OUTCOME: Five Figure Settlement for Low Speed Vehicle Accident Involving Soft Tissue Injuries

Ms. Kellogg obtained a sizable five figure personal injury settlement for her client after her client’s car was backed into by a driver operating a vehicle with a suspended license. Although the vehic ... les were driving at a low speed and impact was fairly minimal, Ms. Kellogg was able to establish that her client had suffered soft tissue damage to her back, neck and shoulder. Ms. Kellogg was able to obtain a significant settlement for the personal injury portion of her client’s claim. This amount did not include significant monetary reimbursement for the property damage her vehicle sustained.

Landlord or tenant

Tenant v. Landlord

Jul 01, 2015

OUTCOME: Significant Settlement for Tenant as a result of Bed Bug Infestation

Ms. Kellogg & Mr. Toscano represented a tenant who had experienced a severe bed bug infestation in his unit and ultimately vacated his apartment to escape the infestation. We were able to mediate the ... matter prior to litigation, saving time and costs for the client, and we obtained a significant monetary settlement on the tenant's behalf.

Landlord or tenant

Tenant v. Landlord

Apr 22, 2015

OUTCOME: Favorable Five Figure Settlement for Tenant who Suffered Water Damage in Unit

Ms. Kellogg was able to quickly negotiate a favorable five figure resolution for a tenant whose apartment had flooded due to a burst water heater. The landlord was mishandling the situation, and Ms. K ... ellogg was able to step in and negotiate a resolution on her client's behalf.

Landlord or tenant

Tenants v. Landlord

Feb 20, 2015

OUTCOME: Tenant's Petition for Unlawful Rent Increase Granted and Landlord's Petition for 1.21 Rent Increase Denied

Ms. Kellogg represented an individual and his family before the San Francisco Rent Board after his landlord attempted to increase his rent from $1,000 to $4,800 per month. The family had lived in their ... rent-controlled unit for over 20 years, and this was the second time the landlord had attempted to impose an unlawful rent increase. This time, the landlord claimed the rent increase was permitted under Rent Board Rules and Regulations 1.21 because the family no longer resided in the unit as their principal place of residence. After substantial briefing and hearing, the Rent Board granted client’s petition for unlawful rent increase and denied the landlord’s petition for an increase under Section 1.21.

Landlord or tenant

Tenants v. Landlord

Feb 19, 2015

OUTCOME: Six Figure Settlement in Wrongful Eviction Action in Contra Costa County

Ms. Kellogg represented an immigrant client, her two adult children, and her four minor grandchildren in a lawsuit against their landlord after they were forcibly evicted and locked out of their San Pa ... blo apartment in the middle of the night, their personal property was discarded, and they were homeless for several weeks thereafter. The premises suffered serious habitability issues such as lack of heat, serious cockroach infestations, water leaks, plumbing issues, and excessive trash. Liability was highly disputed. Ms. Kellogg aggressively litigated the case and was able to negotiate a sizable settlement for her clients just one week before trial.

Personal injury

Driver v. Driver

Dec 15, 2014

OUTCOME: Favorable Settlement Negotiated for Driver Involved in Rear-End Car Accident on Freeway

Ms. Kellogg represented a woman who was rear-ended by a large commercial freight truck on Highway 580 near Hayward and sustained significant neck, back and shoulder injuries. She sought emergency medic ... al treatment and chiropractic care. Ms. Kellogg was able to negotiate a favorable five-figure resolution with the other party’s insurance company, as well as negotiate a significant lien reduction for her clients’ outstanding medical bills.

Landlord or tenant

Tenants v. Landlord

Nov 12, 2014

OUTCOME: Reasonable Accommodation Request Granted for Disabled Tenant

Ms. Kellogg and Ms. Van Aken represented a husband, wife, and their disabled son in a matter against the owner of the building. The owner wanted to sell the building, and was ignoring clients’ requests ... to reasonably accommodate their son’s disability when scheduling open houses to show the property to prospective purchasers. Ms. Kellogg and Ms. Van Aken were able to prevent the owner from holding disruptive open houses, and the parties were able to negotiate a compromise to the benefit of the tenants.

Landlord or tenant

Tenants v. Landlord

Oct 31, 2014

OUTCOME: Successful Buy-Out Negotiation for Long-Term San Francisco Tenant

Ms. Kellogg was able to negotiate a buy-out for a long-term San Francisco tenant whose landlord was threatening to initiate an owner move-in eviction. Instead of going through the stressful process of ... an unlawful detainer proceeding and obtaining only minimal relocation benefits under the Rent Ordinance, Ms. Kellogg was able to negotiate a significant buy-out which allowed her client to comfortably move on her own terms.

Personal injury

Cyclist v. Motor Vehicle Driver

Sep 30, 2014

OUTCOME: Policy Limits Settlement Award for Cyclist Involved in Collision with Motor Vehicle

Ms. Kellogg represented a young woman who was hit by a car in Oakland while she was riding her bicycle to work. She was hospitalized for severe injuries, including a broken pelvis, broken ribs, numerou ... s broken bones in her face, and countless bruises, scrapes, lacerations, and abrasions. She required several surgeries, dental reconstruction, and physical therapy. Ms. Kellogg was able to obtain a policy-limits settlement award for her client as a result of the incident.

Landlord or tenant

Tenant v. Landlord

Aug 11, 2014

OUTCOME: Favorable Resolution for Client Defending Owner Move-in Eviction in San Francisco

Ms. Kellogg successfully defended a San Francisco tenant who had resided in his rent-controlled apartment for nearly 20 years in an unlawful detainer (eviction) proceeding. The landlord was evicting th ... e tenant on the basis that the owner’s relative wanted to move into the unit. Ms. Kellogg aggressively defended the case on the grounds that the eviction was done with ulterior motive and without honest intent. On the day of trial, Ms. Kellogg was able to negotiate a favorable resolution for her client, which included a monetary award substantially greater than the mandated relocation benefits, a waiver of rent, an additional four months living in the unit rent-free, and a dismissal of the unlawful detainer action.

Mikayla Gow Kellogg's Legal Cases (17)

Driver v. Driver

Tenant v. Landlord

Tenant v. Landlord

Tenants v. Landlord

Tenants v. Landlord

Driver v. Driver

Tenants v. Landlord

Tenants v. Landlord

Cyclist v. Motor Vehicle Driver

Tenant v. Landlord