October 12, 2012
$50,000: T-Bone Collision Causes Vehicle to Roll
CASE DESCRIPTION: On March 22, 2012, at around 3:30 p.m. defendant, Sara M. was traveling northwest along Via Del Rio intending to make a left hand turn onto Avenida Del Vista. At this time, plaintiff, Ilse M., was traveling southeast along Via Del Rio with a green traffic signal for through traffic. Defendant failed to… read more
October 10, 2012
Wylie Aitken is featured in Fullerton News as Theta-Pi is honored as the top student history honor society in the nation
Wylie Aitken attributes the success of CSU Fullerton’s Theta-Pi chapter to the quality of the faculty – the best and brightest history professors, who built a solid foundation [at Cal State University Fullerton]. “For me, it was an amazing student experience that turned out to be an incredibly great educational opportunity that helped get me… read more
October 3, 2012
Atticus Wegman and the OCBA Young Lawyers Division give back to our community by making our senior citizens smile
This past summer, Aitken * Aitken * Cohn associate, Atticus Wegman joined other Orange County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division members at the Vintage Newport Senior Living Center for Senior Smiles Day. The OCBA YLD community outreach volunteers were paired with seniors to play games, read, participate in art projects and join in group activities…. read more
October 1, 2012
$160,000: Vehicle Loses Control Results in Hospitalization
CASE DESCRIPTION: February 5, 2009, Mr. Brandon F. was driving his brother, Garrett F.’s vehicle, a 1994 Acura Integra. Brandon was traveling southbound on Brea Canyon Road just north of the Los Angeles and Orange County line. Suddenly, and without warning, Cynthia C. who was traveling northbound on Brea Canyon Road, lost control of her… read more
September 13, 2012
Aitkens Attend Chapman University Performance Art Center Ground Breaking
Chapman University was the hub of excitement this past week where several well-known musical alum performed at the festive groundbreaking for the new Chapman University Performing Arts Center scheduled to open in 2015. World-famous tenor Placido Domingo was among the attendees as the featured speaker. University President, Jim Doti, announced that the upcoming center front… read more
September 4, 2012
Bench & Bar recognition in the August 27th Orange County Business Journal
Wylie Aitken was recently recognized as a member of Bench & Bar, a group of leading attorneys, General Counsel, and judges who take a stand for our neighbors in need by giving generously through Orange County United Way’s Tocqueville Society. Thanks to this group of community change agents for LIVING UNITED and committing to improve… read more
August 26, 2012
$250,000: Careless Left Turn Leads to Collision With Tree, Facial Fractures
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff, Jessica D., was driving her 2004 Infiniti G35 eastbound on Alton Parkway, toward Armstrong Avenue in the City of Irvine. As Plaintiff approached the intersection of Alton Parkway and Armstrong Avenue, Defendant, Charles H., attempted to make a left hand turn from westbound Alton Parkway onto Armstrong Avenue without first checking for… read more
August 24, 2012
Groves Family Reunites with Rescuers and Give Thanks
AITKEN AITKEN COHN’S clients, the Groves family, were recently able to reunite with and personally thank the first responders who helped rescue Kelli and her two daughters following a horrific collision that left their mangled vehicle dangling from a bridge 100 feet above a canyon. This past May, the Groves family enjoyed a surprise reunion… read more
August 14, 2012
Casey Johnson, Editor of The Gavel, Focuses on Pro Bono and Charitable Work
Aitken * Aitken * Cohn Partner, Casey Johnson, was recently published in the Summer 2012 issue of the The Gavel, the quarterly publication of the Orange County Trial Lawyer Association. The longest serving Editor of the publication (2007, 2008, 2009, 2012), Casey’s recent Editor’s Commentary focuses on the often unknown pro bono and charitable work… read more
August 6, 2012
Consumer Attorneys of California’s annual Justice Day
On April 30, 2012, Aitken * Aitken * Cohn attorneys Ashleigh Aitken and Casey Johnson traveled to Sacramento to participate in the Consumer Attorneys of California’s annual Justice Day, to advocate for access to justice and consumers’ rights. The two day event was attended by over 200 attorneys from all over California and included meetings… read more