Results

Orange County Superior Court (Pre-Filing Settlement)
Result: Confidential Substantial Six Figure Settlement

Irvine California Trial Lawyer Gregory G. Brown obtains substantial six figure confidential settlement in wrongful termination, sexual Harassment & contract Claim against Olympic athlete and celebrity. Brown & Charbonneau, LLP's client was a long term employee who was fired for refusing to have sexual relations with her boss. A relationship had developed and, when the employee refused to continue the relationship, she was terminated. There was also sexual harassment, retaliation, and other work place violations. The wrongful termination claim that followed was against the employer and the world famous celebrity. The case settled just prior to suit being filed. Read More...

Los Angeles Superior Court (Trial/Settlement)
Result: $690,000

Irvine Trial Lawyer Gregory G. Brown of Orange County Law Firm of Brown & Charbonneau, LLP obtained a $690,000 settlement for their client on an Insurance Bad Faith Case against Farmers Insurance. Farmers had offered $175,000 before trial. Their client was a Farmers insured and had submitted three separate first party insurance claims on two separate pieces of property. During the claims process, Farmers delayed investigation on each claim, unreasonably processed each claim through the “Special Investigations Units”, and subjected their insured Read More...

Orange County Superior Court (Trial Award)
Result: $5,600,000 to Client (phase 1 only)

Gregory G. Brown obtains $5,600,000.00 for client in first phase of trial. Phase 2 will commence later this year, where additional amounts in excess of $25,000,000 will be sought for breach of fiduciary duty, violation of Family Code Section 1101 and a shareholder derivative action. B&C represented the spouse of a decedent who had a community property interest in a $135,000,000 manufacturing business. When her husband died Read More...

Los Angeles Superior Court (Post Jury Trial Settlement)
Result: $1,600,000 to Client

Irvine Trial Lawyer Gregory G. Brown represented 10 tenants of an apartment complex in Beverly Hills, CA against the landlord/owner of the complex. After trial, bankruptcy and the setting of a new trial, Defendants increased their offer from $200,000 pre-trial to $1,600,000. The primary issues Read More...

San Diego Superior Court (Settlement)
Result: $315,000 to Client

Just prior to trial, Irvine Personal Injury Lawyer Gregory G. Brown obtained a $315,000 settlement in a wrongful death action. The plaintiff’s 92-year old husband died as a result of a car accident caused by defendant Workman while he was talking on the phone and failed to yield causing his vehicle to collide with plaintiff’s vehicle. In addition to losing her husband, plaintiff also sustained injuries to her right knee as well as bruising all over her body. The settlement was obtained approximately 1 month prior to the scheduled trial date.

Rancho Cucamonga Superior Court (Jury Verdict)
Result: $133,000 (in addition to prior $1,100,000 settlement to Client

In addition to a $1,100,000 settlement with co-defendants, Trial Attorney Gregory G. Brown obtained another $133,000 from remaining defendant. Plaintiff was a paving company suing a general contractor related to a written subcontract to provide labor, services, equipment and materials necessary to perform onsite grading and related work on the Rhodes Elementary School in Chino Valley, CA. Plaintiff contends Read More...

Los Angeles Superior Court (Settlement in Trial)
Result: 7 figures to Client (Confidential Sexual Molestation Settlement)

Irvine Trial Attorney Gregory G. Brown represented a minor child client, who was sexually abused as a minor by Sylvester Laudermill, Jr., a pastor of Ward A.M.E Church ("Ward"), a church belonging to the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Inc. ("AMEC"). Suit was filed against Ward, AMEC and Bishop John Richard Bryant alleging among other things sexual battery, breach of fiduciary duty and negligence in the hiring, supervision and training of pastors, ministers and other employees. The matter settled with minor player, Ward, for $300,000 Read More...

Orange County Superior Court (Jury Verdict)
Result: Client avoids Millions & obtains reverse judgment over $400,000

Certified Trial Specialist Gregory G. Brown represented the defendant attorney in this legal malpractice, breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty case involving the attorney's representation of his client in a multi-home construction defect case. Mr. Brown tried both the underlying complex construction defect matter as well as the legal malpractice matter. The highly contentious 4 ½ month jury trial was tried before the Honorable Gregory H. Lewis. Mr. Brown successfully defended the eleven cause of action complaints. Plaintiffs sought Read More...

Rancho Cucamonga Superior Court (Settlement)
Result: $1,100,000 to Client

Orange County Business Lawyer Gregory G. Brown substituted in as trial counsel in a breach of contract and fraud case after 3 ½ years of litigation. The matter involved six parties and sureties and related to public work contracts and several complex government code issues. Brown & Charbonneau, LLP obtained a settlement for its client for $1,100,000 with the two main defendants.

Ventura County Superior Court (Jury Verdict)
Result: $830,000+ to Client

Orange County Trial Attorney Gregory G. Brown obtains over $800,000 in Fraud, intentional factual concealment and breach of contract case that involved the purchase of a Limousine Service, a well known and well established limousine business in the greater Los Angeles and Ventura areas. Gregory G. Brown tried the 4-week jury trial and successfully proved that the seller had defrauded the buyer by concealing the loss of the business' largest client. The jury awarded an amount over $800,000 including interest, attorney fees and costs against seller.

Orange County Superior Court (Jury Trial)
Result: $1,615,000 client

After a 5-1/2 week jury trial, Trial Lawyer Gregory Brown delivered a closing argument resulting in almost twice the amount of prior offers by defendants. Mr. Brown's client suffered catastrophic injuries in an auto collision.

San Diego Superior Court (Jury Verdict)
Result: $800,000 to Clients

Jury trial win in Fraud, intentional concealment, and breach of contract case against Catholic Cemetery. Missing cremated remains and the illegal digging up of graves at Holy Cross Cemetery. Gregory G. Brown prevailed in jury trial against one of the largest Catholic cemeteries in San Diego County. Jury awards over $800,000, punitive damages, costs and interest. After the jury reached the verdict, the jurors commented that the power point presentations and visuals assisted them tremendously in understanding the case.

Orange County Superior Court (Settlement)
Result: $400,000 to Client

Orange County Trial Lawyer Gregory G. Brown litigates a trip and fall case against the world's largest theatre chain, Regal Entertainment Group and Edwards Theatres, Inc. Brown & Charbonneau, LLP obtained a huge settlement after trial begins. After favorable trial rulings on motions in limine, the billion dollar defendant pays up (over $100,000 out of its own pocket) to avoid enormous punitive damage exposure. See article about controversial settlement.

Orange County Superior Court (Settlement)
Result: $300,000 to Client

Orange County Personal Injury Lawyer Gregory G. Brown obtains a mid six figure settlement Orange County Personal Injury Lawyer Gregory G. Brown obtains a mid six figure settlement for its client in a negligence action. The plaintiff was injured when a car rented by defendant Hertz made an abrupt lane change in front of plaintiff causing plaintiff's motorcycle to collide with the car. The plaintiff sustained right leg injuries, including a significant knee injury that ultimately required surgical repair. The defendant driver was found to be the primary collision factor. Defendants initially offered $50,000. The settlement was obtained approximately 2 months after the plaintiff filed his complaint.

Orange County Superior Court (Settlement)
Result: $200,000 to Client

Orange County Personal Injury Lawyer Gregory G. Brown successfully recovers a six figure settlement for his client in a personal injury action. The plaintiff was injured when she fell at the defendant restaurant and suffered severe injuries to her hip and shoulder. The floor had been mopped during business hours and there was no warning sign present. In a deposition, the treating paramedic testified that the floor was as "slippery as melted butter."

Orange County Superior Court (Settlement at Trial)
Result: Plaintiff takes nothing!

Irvine Trial Attorney Gregory G. Brown successfully defends multi-billion dollar employer against employee claims of: 1) disability discrimination, 2) failure to accommodate, 3) retaliation, 4) failure to engage in the interactive process and 5) wrongful termination in violation of public policy. The plaintiff was represented by Gloria Allred's firm and was seeking several million dollars in damages. On the eve of trial, the plaintiff agreed to accept a nominal settlement of $25,000 payable to his attorneys to cover approximately half of costs incurred by plaintiff. The plaintiff received nothing!

Orange County Superior Court (Settlement During Trial)
Result: Parties Agree to Favorable Marital Settlement Agreement

Complex dissolution of marriage bench trial. Irvine Family Law Attorney Michele M. Charbonneau handled this 5 day trial which involved numerous complex legal issues including: 1) The enforceability of an oral prenuptial agreement and 2) the enforceability of a grant deed from sole title to joint title during marriage. The issue regarding the oral prenuptial agreement was a novel and difficult issue involving several family law statutes and the common law statute of frauds. The case ultimately settled during trial.

Orange County Superior Court (Settlement)
Result: $350,000 to Client

Irvine Personal Injury Lawyer Gregory G. Brown prevails in another trip and fall case against large theatre chain. Brown & Charbonneau, LLP’s client obtained a favorable settlement for client who sustained back injuries and other related to her neck. The matter settled just days before trial was to begin.

Orange County Superior Court (Bench Trial)
Result: $50,000+ to Client

Intentional tort/breach of contract case -- oil and gas leases. Gregory G. Brown prevailed in bench trial against one of Huntington Beach's largest oil and gas holders. Amount $50,000 and attorney fees -- estimated at $7,500 plus costs and interest.

United State District Court (Bench Trial)
Result: Reinstatement of $750,000 in Disability Benefits

Irvine Trial Attorney Gregory G. Brown obtains rare federal trial win in wrongful termination of long term disability benefits case. On behalf of its client, Brown & Charbonneau, LLP prevailed in bench trial against one of the largest insurance companies, MetLife, in an ERISA case. Judge David O. Carter ordered the reinstatement of Davidson's benefits and awarded attorney fees and costs to be recovered from MetLife.

Orange County Superior Court (Jury Trial)
Result: $1,525,000 to Client

An Orange County jury awarded $1,525,000 (including interest, costs, consequential damages and attorneys fees) after a five day trial. The compelling and visually appealing case convinced the jury that a message should be sent to the defendants, both of which were assessed $750,000 punitive damage awards.

San Diego Superior Court (Jury Verdict)
Result: $800,000 to Clients

Jury trial win in Fraud, intentional concealment, and breach of contract case against Catholic Cemetery. Missing cremated remains and the illegal digging up of graves at Holy Cross Cemetery. Gregory G. Brown prevailed in jury trial against one of the largest Catholic cemeteries in San Diego County. Jury awards over $800,000, punitive damages, costs and interest. After the jury reached the verdict, the jurors commented that the power point presentations and visuals assisted them tremendously in understanding the case.