Moas Khanian v. All Action Security Consulting Group, Inc.

Nov 24, 2022

OUTCOME: $2,300,000 verdict

Sherril Phillips v. Avantgarde Senior Living, LLC

Jan 20, 2020

OUTCOME: $5,500,000

Jesse Bias v. Phoenix Express Group, et al.

Mar 15, 2018

OUTCOME: $1,100,000 verdict

18 wheeler v. 18 wheeler rear-ender with minimal property damage. Client suffered a herniated disc at L5/S1. After a week-long jury trial in Bakersfield, California--a conservative venue--the jury re ... turned a verdict of $1,100,000.00. Prior to trial, the defense offered $150,000 to settle the case. The Bias verdict was published in both the Daily Journal and ALM Verdict Search.

Moradi v. Nevada Property 1, LLC, et al.

Apr 24, 2017

OUTCOME: $209,500,000 trial verdict

In 2017, Brian assisted attorneys Rahul Ravipudi and Matthew Stumpf in the case of Moradi v. Nevada Property 1, LLC, et al. with discovery, law and motion, and pre-trial workup. The Moradi case involv ... ed allegations of excessive security force against Las Vegas nightclub Marquee and the Cosmopolitan Hotel & Casino, which left their client with a moderate traumatic brain injury. Brian took and defended depositions of multiple witnesses, treating physicians, and experts in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Chicago. Before trial, the Cosmopolitan moved for summary judgment, alleging that it was absolved of liability because the security guards were Marquee employees. Brian successfully defeated the motion and the case proceeded to trial against both defendants. Panish Shea & Boyle attorneys Rahul Ravipudi, Tom Schultz, Debbie Chang, Matthew Stumpf, and Jake Douglass tried the case to a Las Vegas jury over 4 weeks and obtained $209,500,000 trial verdict—$58 million in past and future non-economic damages; $102 million in past and future loss of earnings; and $59.5 million in punitive damages.

Minor v. City, et al.

Dec 19, 2016

OUTCOME: $1,950,000 settlement

In 2016, Brian assisted attorneys Rahul Ravipudi and Robert Glassman in the case of Minor v. City, et al. in obtaining a $1,950,000 settlement for their minor client after an 85-foot tall tree located ... in a park owned and maintained by the City fell on top of her while attending a summer camp, causing severe injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Hencz v. EAN Holdings, LLC, et al.

Oct 24, 2016

OUTCOME: Seven-figure settlement

In 2016, Brian assisted attorneys Spencer Lucas and Jake Douglass in the case of Hencz v. EAN Holdings, LLC, et al. in obtaining a confidential, seven-figure settlement for his client who was injured i ... n an auto collision on the Foothill FWY in Upland, California. For years, the defense lied about how the collision occurred and offered pennies on the dollar to settle the case. Believing in their client, Brian and Mr. Lucas prepared the case for trial, which ultimately settled the day before jury selection for the insurance policy limits.

Shaw v. Gengle, et al.

Aug 18, 2016

OUTCOME: $391,000 trial verdict

In 2016, Brian was asked by Texas-based firm Saucier & Smaistrla, P.C. to associate into the case of Shaw v. Gengle, et al. as lead trial counsel with trial beginning in one month. The case involved a ... near head-on collision at 30+ MPH. Prior to Brian's involvement, the defense offered $12,000 to settle the case at mediation. The case proceeded to trial in August of 2016, and after 5 days of trial, Brian obtained a $391,000 trial verdict. He then filed a post-trial motion to recover an extra $300,000 in attorney's fees and costs because the defendant refused to accept responsibility before trial. The court granted Brian's motion, and the parties reached a confidential global settlement amount, resulting in a net recovery of over $500,000. Brian's verdict was published in both the Daily Journal and ALM's Verdict Search.