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News & Insights
December 10, 2025
John A. Kaniewski Josh Anaya

Court of Appeal Affirms Nonsuit in Favor of Plumbing Company

Walsworth secured a successful appellate outcome after the California Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court’s granting of a motion for nonsuit in favor of a plumbing company. The defense was led by Partners John...
December 9, 2025
Michael T. McCall Maerjon T. Nejat

H.R. 5437 and the Future of Stone Fabrication Litigation: A Legal Turning Point

Introduction In recent years, a wave of litigation has emerged nationwide alleging that manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of certain stone slab products bear liability for occupational silicosis suffered by downstream
December 4, 2025
Elizabeth L. Huynh Helen M. Luetto

Walsworth Wins Full Defense Verdict in Insurance Bad Faith Jury Trial

Walsworth secured a defense verdict for a large insurance carrier after a five-week jury trial in Palm Springs Superior Court, led by Partners Helen Luetto and Elizabeth Huynh and Senior Paralegal Penny Gutierrez. The case...
December 3, 2025
Kendra E. Bray Cathy A. Chittenden

New 2026 Court Rules Revamp California Civil Litigation

California operates the nation’s largest state court system, spanning 65 courts and employing approximately 1,800 judges. Because of its size, when the state adopts new court rules, litigators must immediately...
November 6, 2025

Walsworth Named in the 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms®

Walsworth has received a Regional Tier 3 recognition for Los Angeles in Insurance Law and Litigation – Insurance in the 16th edition of the Best Lawyers – Best Law Firms®. The Best Law Firms rankings are a...