Here are some examples of cases Markson Pico LLP attorneys have handled. For more information about what your case may be worth, call for afree initial consultation or send us an email.

Wage and Hour Class Action Settles for $19.5 Million
Markson firm filed class action lawsuit on behalf of employees against a national chain for wage and hour violations (unpaid overtime and meal/rest break violations). The court approved a class settlement of $19.5 million.  (For more information, see our Unpaid Wages page.)

Pediatric Brain Injury After “Dart Out”
7 year old (MP Client) suffered mild traumatic brain injury after running into street in front of a moving car. Jury found driver 37% at fault. Based on that finding, MP secured a settlement of $700,000—the equivalent of a gross verdict of about $1.9 million. The youngster fully recovered and her family will use the money to fund her college education.  (For more information, see our Pedestrian Accidents and Brain & Spine Injuries page.)

Former Employer’s Bully Tactics Backfire
After sales representative (MP Client) left his job to start a competing business, his former employer sued falsely accusing him of misappropriating trade secrets and stealing client/customer information. Not only did Markson Pico convince the court to dismiss the lawsuit, Markson Pico filed a cross-complaint and secured an award of over $1.8 million in favor of its client for labor law violations and unlawful business practices.  (For more information, see our Trade Secrets and Non Compete Disputes pages.)

Grandmother Takes 3 Insurance Companies To Task
After dislocating her jaw as a passenger in a 2 car rollover collision, 79 year old grandmother (MP Client) fought 3 insurance companies—the two drivers’ insurance companies and her own insurance company—to secure $180,000 in settlement funds on the eve of trial. The grandmother will use the money to help pay the cost of assisted care as she gets older. (For more information, see our Auto Accidents page.)

Two Female Employees Endure Sexual Harassment By Same Supervisor
An up and coming female sales representative (MP Client) of a national insurance company was subjected to sexual harassment by her supervisor over several months. When she rejected his advances, he retaliated against her by withholding sales leads. Similarly, another top producing female sales representative (MP Client) who complained about being subjected to the hostile work environment caused by the supervisor’s actions was also denied leads. The harassment victims’ claims settled without a lawsuit for $227,000.  (For more information, see our Sexual Harassment and Wrongful Termination pages.)

Passenger Injured Due To Automobile Seat Belt Design Defect
Automobile passenger (MP Client) suffered head injury in a rollover accident. In addition to pursuing the driver’s insurance carrier, Markson Pico sued the auto manufacturer based on a novel seat belt design defect theory. The injured passenger recovered $300,000 before trial.  (For more information, see our Product Liability , Auto Accident and Brain & Spine Injuries pages.)

Organ Transplant Surgeon Beats Prominent
After transplant surgeon (Markson client) left Medical Center to start new practice at another hospital, the Med Center sued accusing the surgeon of “stealing patients” and misappropriating trade secrets. After a month of arbitration, the arbitrator dismissed the claims against the surgeon and found in favor of the surgeon on his cross-complaint. After the arbitrator set a punitive damages hearing against the Medical Center, the case settled for a seven-figure confidential sum. (For more information, see our Trade Secrets and Non Compete Disputes pages.)

Shoulder Injury Due to SUV Rollover Collision
Intoxicated driver lost control of his car and strikes SUV. The SUV rolled over and its driver (MP Client) suffered a torn rotator cuff shoulder injury as a result. After collecting the policy limits from the at-fault driver’s insurance carrier, Markson Pico fought with the uninsured motorist carrier for additional benefits, recovering $157,500 in compensation.  (For more information, see our Roll Over Accidents and Auto Accident pages.)

City Employee Exposed To Sex Photos Of Her Boss On Employer’s Computer
A City employee (MP Client) complained after finding sex photos of her boss on the City’s computer. The supervisor retaliated against the complaining employee by making her feel unwelcome and uncomfortable in the department before transferring her to another department and terminating her for seemingly unrelated reasons. Even though the employee found another job within two weeks, Markson Pico was able to recover $150,000 for this employee before trial. (For more information, see our Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination and Claims Against Government pages.)

Trip-And-Fall Danger In Dark Restaurant
Restaurant patron (MP Client) dislocated his shoulder after tripping on a step in a dimly-lit restaurant. Markson Pico convinced the restaurant’s insurance carrier to settle for $175,000 shortly before trial.  (For more information, see our Slip & Fall page.)

Federal Case Made Of Military Service Discrimination
A U.S. Navy reservist (MP Client) was terminated from his job with a security company after advising his employer that he expected to be called for active duty soon. Markson Pico helped its client secure a confidential pre-trial settlement at mediation before being recalled to active duty.  (For more information, see our Wrongful Termination and Discrimination pages.)

“Junkyard Dog” Bite
A dog guarding a used car lot escaped and bit a 63 year old grandmother (MP Client) leaving a 2 inch crescent-shaped scar on her forearm.  MP settled the case for $69,000 in mediation.  (For more information, see our Dog Bites page.)

Oil Rig Worker Fights Disability Discrimination
An oil rig worker (MP Client) contracted a painful skin condition which was found to be related to his employment. While the worker was on medical leave, his employer terminated him claiming his performance evaluations showed poor work performance. Markson Pico helped secure a significant confidential settlement without filing a lawsuit.  (For more information, see our Discrimination and Wrongful Termination pages.)

Broken Teeth Due To Dermatologist’s Malpractice
Business executive (MP Client) fell off Dermatologist’s medical table after passing out during mole removal procedure. When he regained consciousness, he found that 3 front teeth were broken. Markson Pico secured a settlement of $75,000 from the dermatologist’s medical malpractice carrier.  (For more information, see our Slip & Fall page.)

Commercial Real Estate Lease Dispute
Tenant (Markson Client) was unable to build out and occupy lease space due to landlord’s building code violations. Landlord refused to refund deposit, forcing tenant to sue. Landlord paid $500,000 to tenant to settle on the eve of trial.

Firm Accountable For Illegal Pregnancy Discrimination
An expectant mother (MP Client) worked for a prominent national accounting firm. After announcing the good news of her pregnancy, the pregnant employee was subjected to insensitive comments and unwarranted criticisms by her boss. When she returned from her pregnancy leave, she found her job had given to someone else. Without filing a lawsuit, Markson Pico helped negotiate a favorable confidential settlement.  (For more information, see our Discrimination and Wrongful Termination pages.)

Consent Required For Product Endorsement In Infomercial
TV personality (Markson client) sued after learning that his infomercial was being aired after his consent expired. Our attorneys helped resolve the dispute by securing a new usage agreement plus $120,000 in cash compensation for our client.   (For more information, see Employment Contracts page.)

Contractor’s License Violations Trumps Invoice Dispute
Contractor sued homeowner (MP Client) after dispute over final invoice. Homeowner counter-sued based on recent amendments to contractor license law that allows homeowners to recover all compensation paid to the contractor. At trial, the court dismissed contractors claim against homeowner and awarded homeowner almost $150,000 as penalty against contractor.

Half-Day Modeling Job Yields Six Figure Recovery
An exclusive Beverly Hills hotel paid an unknown model (MP Client) $800 to pose for a hotel spa ad. Years later the model became internationally famous and discovered that the hotel was continuing to use her image on the internet without her consent. After the hotel refused to remove the images, Markson attorneys sued. The case went to binding arbitration and the hotel was ordered to remove the images and pay the model an additional $260,000.  (For more information, see Employment Contracts page.)

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