Case Results
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Negligent Hiring: $2.6M Verdict
Roven was trial counsel in a case involving a woman who appeared for a cheerleading audition. While she was there, she was essentially forced into performing a stunt. During the stunt, the plaintiff fell, suffering serious injuries.
The lawsuit was against the production company and various others. The verdict made history as well as Top 100 Verdicts of 2018, as this was an extremely difficult case to litigate.
Auto Accident: $999,999 Settlement
This matter arose from a vehicle collision that occurred early in the morning when the plaintiff was a passenger in a transport vehicle to the airport. The injured individual incurred significant injuries requiring extensive medical care. The plaintiff attributed the collision to the unsafe operation of the vehicle.
Race Harassment / Wrongful Termination: $1.2M Judgment
Our African American client was repeatedly called racial names at work, then after his complaint, he was terminated.
Race Harassment / Wrongful Termination: $1.2M Judgment
Our African American client was repeatedly called racial names at work, then after his complaint, he was terminated.
This matter arose from a vehicle collision that occurred early in the morning when the plaintiff was a passenger in a transport vehicle to the airport. The injured individual incurred significant injuries requiring extensive medical care. The plaintiff attributed the collision to the unsafe operation of the vehicle.
Sexual Harassment: $275,000 Settlement
Client was briefly employed when the manager began sexually harassing her, resulting in psychological injuries. This case involves an employee who was subjected to repeated harassment by a supervisor, including explicit comments, unwanted advances, and threats to her job if she did not comply. After she reported the misconduct, the employer terminated the supervisor; however, the employee continued to suffer emotional distress, loss of income, and ongoing psychological harm. The matter included claims of harassment, retaliation, and economic damages arising from the loss of employment and emotional injuries.
Sexual Harassment: $230,000 Settlement
Client was being sexually harassed, though the manager initially claimed the conduct was not sexual in nature. A longtime employee began her role enthusiastically and performed well until a new supervisor engaged in repeated unwelcome, personal comments and invitations, creating discomfort in the workplace. After she objected and reported the conduct, the employer shifted its approach by scrutinizing her performance and placing her on a Performance Improvement Plan shortly after her complaint. She was pressured to continue working under the same supervisor despite expressing fear and emotional distress.
The situation caused significant stress, loss of sleep, and the need for medical and psychological treatment, ultimately leading her to resign to protect her well-being. The lawsuit sought accountability for harassment, retaliation, and the resulting emotional harm.
Failure to Provide Reasonable Accommodation: $250,000 Settlement
A long-term warehouse employee developed serious medical complications due to diabetes and repeatedly requested assistance and flexibility at work. Instead of engaging in a good-faith interactive process or offering reasonable accommodations, the employer ignored his medical needs, increased his workload, and ultimately terminated him.
As a result, he lost his livelihood and benefits, suffered severe emotional distress, and required ongoing psychological treatment. The case sought recovery for lost wages, emotional harm, and damages arising from the employer’s willful failure to comply with disability rights laws.
Wrongful Termination: $900,000+ Judgment
Our client was paid improperly and was terminated after complaining about wage and hour violations.
Auto v Pedestrian: $750,000 Settlement
While walking across the street, Roven’s client was struck by an automobile who simply did not notice the plaintiff. In a heavily fought case, the client was able to recover a substantial settlement shortly before trial.
Auto v Auto: $700,000 Settlement
Client was driving when another car prematurely entered an intersection, causing severe head and hand injuries.
Disability Discrimination/Wrongful Termination: $562,500
Client worked for company for many years, no write-ups. After he got severely injured, the company fired him for “breaking policy.”
Sexual Harassment/Wrongful Termination: $500,000
Our client’s supervisor started sexually harassing our client. After our client complained, she was fired. We were able to secure this settlement within months of filing the lawsuit.
Auto v Auto: $500,000
Our client was rear-ended. There was very little property damage but the injuries were serious. A few surgeries later, the defense decided to pay up.
Medical Malpractice: $500,000 Settlement
Shortly after leaving the hospital, the client’s wife was recommended for physical therapy. Unfortunately, the wife was left unattended, fell, and passed away days later.
Slip and Fall: $400,000 Settlement
Roven’s client was walking at an inn. After there was new construction, the inn failed to place something to show there was a step. While walking, the plaintiff didn’t realize a step was there, fell, and suffered serious injuries. In a heavily litigated case, the case was settled shortly before trial.
Sexual Harassment: $325,000 Settlement
Our client was harassed at work by her supervisor. The defense tried to make her out to be a liar, but ultimately they had to pay.
Wage and Hour: $300,000 Settlement
Our client was paid improperly, worked off the clock, and ultimately quit the job due to lack of safety.
Auto Accident: $300,000 Settlement
Client was in an auto accident and suffered serious pains as a result. Client was able to obtain a good settlement as a result.
Sexual Harassment: over $275,000 Judgment (arbitration)
Our client was sexually harassed over a period of about 4-5 weeks by a supervisor. The maximum offer was $15,000.
Disability Discrimination / Wage and Hour: $230,000 Settlement
Client was injured while working, and after various complaints, was terminated after “write ups”. This one settled shortly after litigation started.
Auto v Auto: $195,000 Settlement
Disputed liability case resulting in a decent settlement for our client. No surgeries, very little treatment.
Race Harassment: $175,000 Settlement
Our client was constantly belittled with “jokes” about his race. He complained but nothing got done. We were ultimately able to get a settlement shortly before trial.
Disability Discrimination/Wrongful Termination: $170,000 Settlement
Our client worked for a company for many years without write-ups. Right after he was injured, he was let go even after providing doctor’s notes.
Motorcycle Accident: $150,000 Settlement
Roven’s client was driving a motorcycle when another driver caused his collision. He suffered serious fractures but thankfully was able to recover.
Auto Accident: $150,000 Settlement
Client was driving with his mother-in-law. Unfortunately, she crashed the car. The client was able to tap into the mother-in-law’s insurance to pay for his injuries.
Medical Malpractice: $150,000 Settlement
Client was in a facility, with walking difficulties. The nurses forced the client to stand in order to take an x-ray. Unfortunately, the client fell, suffering serious injuries.
Disability Discrimination/Wrongful Termination: $140,000 Settlement
Our client worked for a company for many years without write-ups. When she developed a serious mental illness, her job was mysteriously “moved out of state.” She hired us close to the statute of limitations and we decided to file and obtain this result.
Notable Decisions
Hugelman v. Town of Mammoth Lakes (2025)
The Court of Appeal reversed the trial court’s summary judgment on most claims, holding that triable issues of fact existed as to disability discrimination, age discrimination, failure to accommodate, failure to engage in the interactive process, and failure to prevent discrimination, while affirming only the dismissal of the retaliation claim. The court emphasized conflicts in the evidence regarding essential job duties, accommodation, and pretext that required resolution by a factfinder rather than on summary judgment.
Rivera v. FSC Corporation (2024)
The Court of Appeal reversed summary judgment in part, holding that the trial court erred in dismissing the FEHA harassment and failure-to-prevent-harassment claims, as well as the intentional infliction of emotional distress claim, because triable issues of fact existed. The court affirmed dismissal of the retaliation, assault/battery, and wage-and-hour claims, and remanded for further proceedings on the surviving causes of action.
Wagner v. Homeowner Rights Law Group et al (2018)
The Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court’s denial of the defendants’ petition to compel arbitration, holding that nonsignatory defendants were not bound by the arbitration provisions and that equitable estoppel and agency theories did not apply. The court further held the trial court acted within its discretion under Code of Civil Procedure section 1281.2(c) to avoid conflicting rulings by allowing the case to proceed in court. The matter was covered by MetNews.
