On the Eve of Trial, Repeat ADA Plaintiff Dismissed All Claims with Prejudice
February 8, 2010 — After repeatedly demanding many thousands of dollars from Call & Jensen's client, U.S. Bank, Plaintiff dismissed all of his claims with prejuidice on the eve of trial. The Plaintiff's dismissal was the result of a detailed, interrogating deposition, and surveillance video that exposed falsehoods in Plaintiff's allegations. For more information on this victory, please contact Mark Eisenhut or Michael Orr, who handled this matter for Call & Jensen.
Call & Jensen Secures a Complete Trial Victory in an Unlawful Detainer Case
December 23, 2009 — After a full trial of all claims and defenses, Call & Jensen obtained a judgment in favor of its client, a landlord in Los Angeles County, on all counts. For more information on this victory, please contact Mark Eisenhut, who handled this matter for Call & Jensen.
Defense Victory: Class Certification Denied in Multi-million Dollar Putative Class Action
December 1, 2009 — Call & Jensen defeated plaintiffs' request to have a class certified against one of the nation’s leading pest control companies. The ruling, issued by a federal court in the Northern District of California, effectively reduced the plaintiffs’ case from a potential multi-million dollar, complex class-action regarding termite control services (Plaintiffs alleged numerous wrongful practices, all of which were without merit), to a claim by two households, neither of which experienced any ongoing termite problems after initial treatments. For more information on this victory, please contact Mark Eisenhut or Matt Orr, who handled this matter for Call & Jensen.
Plaintiff Dismisses Claims after Call & Jensen Filed an Aggressive Cross-complaint
November 2, 2009 — In a breach of contract and tort action, Plaintiff initially demanded significant amounts in damages against Call & Jensen’s client based on damage caused to industrial equipment. Call & Jensen responded with an aggressive cross-complaint on behalf of its client. Plaintiff then agreed to dismiss its complaint entirely, including all causes of action. For more information, please contact Mark Eisenhut, who handled this matter for Call & Jensen. [more]
Defense Victory: Judgment for Defense in Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
August 24, 2009 — Court dismisses copyright infringement action against Call & Jensen's client after hearing on the plaintiff’s motion for summary adjudication. [more]
Defense Victory: Jury Returns with Defense Verdict After Only 14 Minutes of Deliberation
May 13, 2009 — A Los Angeles County jury deliberated only fourteen minutes before returning a verdict in favor of Call & Jensen's client Jack In The Box in an ADA discrimination lawsuit after impeachment evidence exposes impossibility of Plaintiff’s allegations. [more]
Defense Victory: Plaintiff Dismisses Lawsuit During Deposition
March 30, 2009 — Professional plaintiff dismisses his lawsuit against Call & Jensen's client, a leading grocery store, after his allegations are examined and exposed in deposition.
Professional Plaintiff Dismisses and Abandons 7 Lawsuits in a Single Deposition
March 3, 2009 — Plaintiff dismisses seven pending lawsuits against Call & Jensen's clients after examination undermines credibility of all pending claims.
Defense Victory: Notorious ADA Plaintiff Dismisses Lawsuit
January 15, 2009 — A notorious ADA plaintiff voluntarily dismissed his lawsuit targeting five restaurants operated by a Call & Jensen client, a leading fast food restaurant. Plaintiff, a “veteran” of hundreds of disability lawsuits filed throughout the country, dismissed his lawsuit only after Call & Jensen was forced to aggressively pursue monetary and nonmonetary sanctions against him.
Defense Victory: Unanimous Defense Verdict After Only 18 Minutes Of Jury Deliberation
December 17, 2008 — After only eighteen minutes of deliberation, the jury returned with a unanimous verdict in favor of Call & Jensen's client and rejected Plaintiff’s claims that he had encountered discriminatory barriers within an Orange County Del Taco restaurant. [more]
Defense Victory: Plaintiff Dismisses Lawsuits During Trial Cross-Examination
September 10, 2008 — Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed all four of his lawsuits against Call & Jensen clients Del Taco, Carl’s Jr., and El Pollo Loco after his credibility was shaken on the stand during trial. [more]
Ninth Circuit Affirms Victory in Federal Antitrust and Malicious Prosecution Action
June 30, 2008 — Call & Jensen successfully defended a Ninth Circuit appeal of a victory Call & Jensen had won for its client, European toolmaker Gillet Outillage, on malicious prosecution and antitrust claims. [more]
Court of Appeal Embraces Innovative Class Certification Strategy
June 17, 2008 — The California Court of Appeals approved an innovative defense strategy Call & Jensen utilized to defeat class certification in an overtime case. [more]
Defense Victory: Complete Trial Victory
June 3, 2008 — After less than one hour of deliberation, Call & Jensen secured a jury verdict in favor of its client, Del Taco. [more]
Defense Victory: Plaintiff Dismisses Lawsuit After Claims are Exposed as False
March 11, 2008 — Plaintiff dismisses his lawsuit against Call & Jensen's client after he is forced to admit during deposition that the claims contained in his lawsuit were not truthful and accurate.
Defense Victories: Denial of Class Certifications
March 6, 2008 — Call & Jensen secured significant victories in two nationwide class action lawsuits filed against its client, a leading supplier of dietary supplements. The Court denied class certification in both cases, effectively reducing multi-million dollar class claims to individual claims of nominal value. Call & Jensen's aggressive defense strategy – which included gathering declarations from hundreds of putative class members – was pivotal to these victories.
Defense Victory: Plaintiff Pays
February 8, 2008 — In a significant victory for a major retail department store, Call & Jensen turned the tables on a copyright infringement plaintiff by not only convincing the plaintiff to dismiss its case with prejudice, but also by requiring the plaintiff to pay Call & Jensen's client $20,000.
Complete Defense Trial Victory
September 14, 2007 — After less than one hour of deliberation, Call & Jensen obtained a jury verdict in favor of its client, Marie Callender’s Pie Shops, wherein the plaintiff alleged that Marie Callender’s restaurants were inaccessible to the disabled. [more]
Plaintiff Victory: $10 Million Judgment
August 31, 2007 — Call & Jensen secured a $10 million dollar judgment for Nortel Networks in a warranty fraud lawsuit pending in Oklahoma City District Court. [more]
Defense Victory: Complete Trial Victory
April 16, 2007 — After less than two hours of deliberation, Call & Jensen obtained a unanimous jury verdict in favor of its client, a local retailer in Orange County, wherein the plaintiff alleged wrongful termination under state and federal law.
Plaintiff Victory: $51 Million Settlement
March 30, 2007 — Call & Jensen secured a $51 million dollar cash settlement for a large technology company against its supplier. The identities of the parties and details of the settlement are confidential.
Defense Victory: Class Action Dismissal
March 11, 2007 — The United States District Court granted Call & Jensen's motion to strike the class allegations in a putative overtime class action seeking $50 million in damages.
Defense Victory: Pretrial Dismissal
January 27, 2007 — Call & Jensen obtained the complete pretrial dismissal for a prominent nationwide department store chain in a high stakes putative class action lawsuit involving allegations that certain skin care products were falsely and fraudulently advertised. [more]
Plaintiff Victory: $1.4 Million Arbitration Award
January 16, 2007 — Call & Jensen achieved a $1.4 million judgment for its client, a prominent financial institution. After a multi-day arbitration trial, the arbitrator awarded $1.4 million plus interest, attorneys' fees and costs. [more]
Defense Victory: Complete Trial Victory
July 5, 2006 — Call & Jensen obtained a complete trial victory in the United States District Court for a leading American/Mexican quick-service restaurant chain, in a civil rights action seeking relief under the Americans with Disabilities Act and California disability statutes.
Plaintiff Victory: $47.4 Million Verdict
June 1, 2006 — A San Diego jury awarded telecom giant Nortel Networks a $47.4 million in punitive damages. The unanimous verdict in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California followed a three-week trial involving claims of stolen trade secrets and copyright infringement. [more]
Plaintiff Victory: $4.3 Million Judgment
July 18, 2005 — Call & Jensen obtained a $4.3 million judgment in an unfair competition and misappropriation of trade secrets case against an officer of a competitor of Call & Jensen's client.
Defense Victory: Trial and Appellate Victory
July 19, 2005 — After achieving rare trial and appellate court victories for homeowners against their homeowners association in a high-end real estate dispute, Call & Jensen secured a further ruling awarding Call & Jensen's clients all of their attorneys' fees and recoverable costs.
Plaintiff Victory: $6.8 Million Judgment
June 1, 2005 — Call & Jensen obtained a $6.8 million judgment in an unfair competition case. The allegations in the case involved claims of misappropriation of trade secrets, conspiracy, and intentional interference with prospective advantage.
Defense Victory: Pretrial Dismissal
April 19, 2005 — Call & Jensen secured the complete pretrial dismissal of an ADA complaint against one of the nation's most popular fast food restaurants. Before dismissal, the plaintiff sought damages for physical and emotional injuries.
Defense Victory: Class Action Victory
March 2, 2005 — Call & Jensen secured the complete pretrial dismissal of a high stakes class action complaint against the world's largest personal computer maker. Before dismissal the plaintiff sought classwide damages in excess of $100 million.