Walkup Firm’s Federal Civil Rights Wrongful Death Case Against the City of Sacramento Profiled in Sacramento Bee Reggie Payne’s family shared their emotional story with the Sacramento Bee in the wake of newly released evidence in their federal civil rights wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Sacramento. Payne died in 2020 after firefighters violated…
California recently passed legislation allowing plaintiffs to recover damages for pre-death pain and suffering until 2025, a change from the previous statute that canceled a defendant’s debts when the plaintiff died. In the article, California finally allows pre-death pain and suffering damages, but it’s set to expire, Peters argues that this change should be made…
Surprising news coming from San Diego stemming from the death of Megan Espinoza following plastic surgery by Dr. Carlos Chacon and Nurse Heather Vass at Divino Plastic Surgery in December 2018. Walkup physician-attorney Christian Jagusch shares the family’s sentiments with @CBS8 after the District Attorney arrested Dr. Chacon last Thursday on second-degree murder. His arraignment…
Walkup, Melodia Kelly & Schoenberger is thrilled to announce that eight outstanding shareholders made the prestigious list of Lawdragon’s 2023 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers for their exceptional dedication to fighting for justice on behalf of their clients. These Walkup personal injury trial attorneys have a track record of consistently putting their clients first. Their…
Walkup Melodia Kelly & Schoenberger is proud to announce that two of its shareholders, Richard H. Schoenberger and Doris Cheng, made the Lawdragon 2023 list of 500 Leading Lawyers of America for their outstanding advocacy in consumer protection. These partners have dedicated their careers to fighting for the rights of consumers. Their recognition as leading…
Tragic news out of southern Silicon Valley highlights the danger drivers face when trees collapse on our state’s highways. According to the San Jose Mercury News, a fallen tree apparently triggered a three-car collision that killed two men and injured five other people on Highway 101 south of Gilroy earlier this week. The CHP responded…
Pictured here is Partner Rich Schoenberger on the occasion of being honored by the San Francisco chapter of ABOTA with its Don Bailey award on December 9. The award was instituted in 2000 to acknowledge an individual chapter member who models civility and humanity in their work. Bailey successfully blended tenacity with politeness; success with…
Bicyclists are among the most vulnerable users of our nation’s roads. When they are struck by motor vehicles, riders often suffer devastating, catastrophic injuries. Because of this reality, more and more communities and local governments are putting a higher emphasis on improving roadways to make them safer for non-motorists, including bicyclists. In Silicon Valley, efforts…
A multi-firm litigation team, including Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Shoenberger shareholder Michael A. Kelly reached a $117 million settlement agreement with utility giant Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) in connection with the 2017 North Bay fires and the 2018 Camp fire. Daily Journal recently profiled the significant result, finalized in San Francisco County Superior Court…
The American justice system remains the global “gold standard,” which is why three partners at the Walkup Firm are legal leaders in the effort to teach trial skills worldwide. Lawdragon recently profiled shareholders Rich Schoenberger, Mike Kelly, and Doris Cheng for their work educating law students and bar members about effectively representing clients in jury…
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