April 11, 2024
Faces of Riverside profiled AAC Partner Megan Demshki, highlighting her recent accolades as an exceptional trial lawyer in Riverside County
Faces of Riverside recently profiled AAC partner Megan G. Demshki for her string of accolades and relentless dedication to the civil justice system. Her impressive results have earned Megan a place among the legal elite of Southern California. Securing three prestigious legal awards in 2023 is at the forefront of her accomplishments. The Riverside County… read more
April 1, 2024
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Here’s what you need to know about motorcycle accidents in our area and around the nation, plus top tips for staying safe. Written on behalf of Aitken* Aitken* Cohn It’s hard to deny the romance. Motorcyclists describe riding in rhapsodic terms: freedom, escape, adventure, adrenaline rush, unfettered connection to their surroundings, and the joy of… read more
April 1, 2024
AAC’s Chris Aitken has been named 2024’s “Citizen of the Year” by The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce
AAC’s Chris Aitken has been named 2024’s “Citizen of the Year” by The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce for his outstanding contributions to the community. A testament to his leadership and philanthropy, this honor highlights Aitken’s commitment to making a difference in San Clemente. Read press release below or click here SAN CLEMENTE, CA, March… read more
March 5, 2024
Danger on the Mountain—Many factors, from human choices to climate change, make snow sports more risky
The recent blizzard in the mountains dumped a record amount of snow at all the state’s ski resorts. From north to south, Mt. Shasta to Mt. Baldy – with dozens of dreamy, snowy destinations and world-class slopes in between – California is a winter sports lover’s paradise. Palisades Tahoe, Heavenly, Mammoth, Big Bear…. Mountain resorts… read more
February 14, 2024
Understanding Implicit Bias & the Misguided Attack on DEI
Demonizing DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) programs seem to be the political rallying cry du jour. Most recently, social media was flooded with suggestions that DEI initiatives somehow contributed to an improperly secured door flying off an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 jet. These completely unsubstantiated allegations implied that DEI initiatives led to hiring unqualified workers… read more
January 16, 2024
$1,100,000 Settlement for Auto Collision Injury with Pre-existing Condition
Case Name: Ash vs. Andrea Jo Lombardi Case Number: 30-2020-01162108-CU-PA-CJC Court: Orange County Superior Court Final Result: $1,100,000 Result Date: November 2022 AAC ATTORNEYS: Chris Aitken CASE DESCRIPTION: Attorney Chris Aitken achieved a successful outcome in a complex case involving a client with a pre-existing medical condition. The case involved an auto accident captured on… read more
January 16, 2024
$1.3 Million Settlement Dangerous Condition of Public Property
Case Name: Barioni vs. State of California Case Number: 37-2015-00033388 Court: San Diego Superior Court Final Result: $1,300,000 Result Date: March 2022 AAC ATTORNEYS: Wylie Aitken Megan Demshki CASE DESCRIPTION: This case involved the wrongful death of a motorcyclist whose family sued the City of San Diego for the dangerous condition of public property. Our… read more
January 16, 2024
$4 Million Binding Arbitration Award Involving Botched Knee Surgery
Case Name: Cozad v. Kaiser Permanente Final Result: $4,000,000 Result Date: May 2022 AAC ATTORNEYS: Richard Cohn CASE DESCRIPTION: After a 13-day binding arbitration on behalf of the former surfer and legendary surfing photographer Tom Cozad, AAC’s Richard Cohn obtained a $4 million binding arbitration award. The medical malpractice lawsuit against a Kaiser Permanente orthopedic… read more
January 16, 2024
$3.5 Million Settlement in Medical Malpractice Case
Case Name: Astrup v UC Irvine Medical Center Case Number: 30-2020-01152914 CUMMNTC Court: Orange County Superior Court Final Result: $3,500,000 Result Date: December 2022 AAC ATTORNEYS: Richard Cohn CASE DESCRIPTION: This complex and challenging case centered around the failure of the UCI team to diagnose and appropriately treat a spinal abscess, leading to partial paraplegia…. read more
January 16, 2024
$4.25 Million Settlement in Products Liability & Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Case Name: Marissa G. v. Doe Doctor and Doe Product Manufacturer Case Number: 19STCV23729 Court: Los Angeles County Superior Court Final Result: $4,250,000 Result Date: February 2023 AAC ATTORNEYS: Richard Cohn CASE DESCRIPTION: AAC secured a $4.25 million settlement in a products liability and medical malpractice lawsuit against a product manufacturer and a physician involved… read more