SAN FRANCISCO, Calf. (June 16, 2020) – Attorneys with the San Francisco based plaintiff’s firm Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger announced last Friday a tentative settlement in a lawsuit filed on behalf of Tenderloin district residents and local business owners and UC Hastings Law School, which sought to compel the City of San Francisco to…
Studies show that there are approximately 51,000 home electrical fires each year. It’s reported that these incidents cause as many as 500 deaths and 1,400 injuries annually, as well as significant property damage. No one should have to worry about whether or not the wiring in their home or business will lead to a fire….
The Walkup firm is proud to announce its $4 million wrongful death verdict against L.A. Transit District made the list of 2019’s Top 100 Verdicts in California by Top Verdict.com. Attorneys Doug Saeltzer and Doris Cheng secured the multimillion-dollar jury verdict on behalf of the mother of a 21-year-old bicyclist who was struck and killed…
The ABOTA mission statement recognizes: “America’s greatness lies in its people. And in its people lies the foundation of justice – trial by jury.” To believe in the Seventh Amendment, we must first love, respect and value people. If we truly value people, it is our duty to denounce anything and anyone who violates human…
One of the most important parts of a personal injury case is determining how much compensation an injury victim will receive. There are various types of compensation available for those who have been harmed due to the negligence of others. It is vital that an injury victim understands each of the following damages so they…
If you or somebody you love has sustained an injury that was caused by another person’s negligence, you may be entitled to various types of compensation. This can include coverage of medical bills and lost income as well as various types of pain and suffering damages. However, calculating pain and suffering damages can be complicated…
Mike Kelly, Rich Schoenberger and Matt Davis are lead counsel in this case filed today. The lawsuit seeks to protect and enforce the Constitutional rights of both locally housed residents and unhoused persons living on the street. Kelly, Schoenberger and Davis are all Hastings graduates who are concerned about the safety, health and livability of…
The American Board of Trial Advocates (“ABOTA”) is the leading defender of the right to a civil jury trial under the Seventh Amendment. As a member of the Executive Committee of ABOTA National and ABOTA’s COVID-19 Task Force, Doris Cheng is working to promote the preservation of jury trials during and after the current pandemic….
If you or somebody you care about has been injured due to the careless or negligent actions of someone else, you may be wondering how to secure compensation for what has happened. Perhaps there is insurance available to help cover your expenses. However, you may need to file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault…
California has more registered motorcycles than any other state in the country. While riding a motorcycle can be a fun experience, getting into an accident can be incredibly terrifying. In the aftermath of a crash, motorcyclists often rely on insurance to cover property damage and medical expenses. In California, motorcycle insurance is required for all…
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