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STOCKTON, Calif., July 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The family of Misty Holt-Singh, who was killed during a shootout between police and three gunmen, settled the lawsuit filed against the City of Stockton over the incident. "This is a bittersweet day for our entire family," said Paul Singh, Misty Holt-Singh's husband. "I am grateful that the legal process is over, but the loss of Misty has left a void in our hearts that will never be filled." ... Read More

Peer-to-peer models of business are increasingly popular nationwide, particularly in California. By cutting out the middleman, consumers can save both time and money while finding a way to get around California’s bustling downtown areas. California, a state known for both its entrepreneurship and environmentalism, has been ground zero for all types of ride shares. Not only does it have the headquarters for Uber, it also is home to Bird Scooter... Read More

The Los Angeles City Council agreed to a $12 million settlement with the family of Alice Gruppioni, the Italian woman who was killed in 2013 while on her honeymoon in Venice Beach. As a tribute to the family and in response to the tremendous loss, the City has also agreed to place a memorial plaque on the Boardwalk in remembrance and honor of Alice Gruppioni. Alice was killed on the boardwalk in Venice Beach when she was str... Read More

Car insurance laws are complex and can often be confusing to motorists. Many drivers know California law requires car insurance and purchase coverage according to recommendations from the insurance company. However, many motorists don’t know how to proceed when an accident happens to them. The model of insurance law a state follows will affect the claims process and how a victim receives compensation following an accident. Two types of insuran... Read More

If you've been injured by an e-cigarette explosion, it is critical you seek legal representation. Please contact our e-cigarette explosion lawyers to discuss your case.  The tobacco industry has come up with new products to control the amount of smoke and other carcinogens present in traditional cigarettes. One of these products is the vape pen, which may also be an e-cigarette or smokeless tobacco. Unfortunately, these devices come with th... Read More

Los Angeles, CA – June 20, 2017 – A Los Angeles Superior Court judge sided with more than 130,000 class members, all CalPERS Long Term Care policyholders, in their class action against CalPERS for unjust premium increases, permitting their claims to proceed to trial. The class action stems from CalPERS’ decision in 2013 to raise premiums for its Long-Term Care insurance on more than 130,000 policyholders across California.  Many of those po... Read More

Irvine, CA – Bentley & More LLP has named Clare Lucich as the firm’s newest partner. Ms. Lucich has been with the firm since its inception in 2016 and her practice includes products liability, insurance bad faith, personal injury, and governmental claims. She has worked on a number of high profile cases and trials, including as one of the primary members of the trial team that secured:  a $1.885 million products liability verdict, a $3.... Read More