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The Cohen Law Firm Announces the Opening of Its New Offices in Santa Ana

The Cohen Law Firm is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new office located at 3700 South Susan St,
Suite 120, Santa Ana, California 92704.

The Cohen Law Firm Sues National Homebuilder Centex Homes Over Inflated Home Values

The Cohen Law Firm has brought suit against National Homebuilder Centex Homes alleging Centex Homes, along with its CTX Mortgage and a group of appraisers, conspired to inflate the prices of Centex single family homes in Corona, California.  The suit alleges that Centex provided false and misleading sales information to appraisers and promised homeowners under contract that it would not reduce the prices of homes in future phases.  The lawsuit also alleges that the appraisers used false and misleading data in order to inflate the prices of the home in a declining market so that the plaintiffs could secure loans and close escrow on the properties.  Centex Homes reduced the prices on the properties several hundred thousands of dollars within weeks of their purchase.  You may view a copy of the lawsuit by clicking the following link: Centex Homes Lawsuit (2MB PDF).

July 7, 2008

Former San Diego Charger Steve Foley Awarded 5.5 Million

On September 3, 2006 San Diego Charger football player Steve Foley was shot by off-duty City of Coronado Police Officer Aaron Mansker.  Officer Mansker was driving his own personal vehicle and wearing civilian clothes when he followed Mr. Foley and a companion to Mr. Foley’s home in Poway, California. 

A confrontation ensued and Officer Mansker shot Mr. Foley twice in his left hip and left knee.   A blood analysis revealed that Mr. Foley’s BAC was 0.16, twice the legal limit.  Due to his injuries, Mr. Foley was unable to return to playing professional football. 

After three weeks of trial, The Cohen Law Firm reached the 5.5. million dollar settlement with The City of Coronado and Coronado Police Officer Aaron Mansker.

November 30, 2007

The Cohen Law Firm Files Class–Action Suit Against Verizon Wireless for Disabling Built-in GPS in Blackberry 8830 Smartphones

On November 30, 2007, The Cohen Law Firm filed a class action lawsuit against Verizon Wireless.  The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California,  alleges that Verizon Wireless advertised, marketed and sold the BlackBerry 8830 Smartphone as having a built-in GPS.  Without alerting its customers, Verizon Wireless disabled the GPS in the phones prohibiting users from using the GPS or from accessing third party navigation and tracking software.  In order to partially re-activate the built-in GPS 8830 Blackberry 8830 users must subscribe to Verizon Wireless’ fee-based navigation and tracking service.   You may view a copy of the lawsuit by clicking the following link:  Verizon BlackBerry Class-Action Complaint (1MB PDF).
  
 

January 25, 2007

San Diego Charger Linebacker Shot by Off-duty Police Officer Selects the Cohen Law Firm to Represent him in Case Against City of Coronado

On September 3, 2006, San Diego Charger Linebacker Steve Foley was shot several times in front of his Poway home by off-duty City of Coronado Police Officer Aaron Mansker.  Mansker was not in uniform, was driving his personal vehicle and never displayed a badge.  Steve Foley sustained life-threatening injuries in the incident and is no longer able to play professional football.   Steve Foley has retained The Cohen Law Firm to represent him in his case against Aaron Mansker and the City of Coronado.  The trial is currently set for June 2008. You may view a copy of the lawsuit by clicking the following link: Foley v. City of  Coronado, et al. (419k PDF).

May 15, 2006

The Cohen Law Firm obtains a $500,000 Settlement in Rollover Accident

The Cohen Law Firm represented a retired husband and wife that sustained injuries when they were involved in a single vehicle rollover accident in San Felipe, Mexico. The wife fractured a vertebrae in the accident. The husband was treated for cuts and bruises at the hospital and was released. The Cohen Law Firm obtained a settlement of $300,000 for the wife and $200,000 for the husband, the maximum insurance available under the driver's insurance policy.

The Cohen Law Firm Announces the Opening of Its New Offices in San Diego

The Cohen Law Firm is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new office located at the Scripps Business Park, 10650 Treena Street, Suite 203, San Diego, California 92131.

January 13, 2006

The Cohen Law Firm Settles National Class Against Long Term Care Insurer

The Cohen Law Firm served as co-lead counsel in a class action against long term care insurer, Penn Treaty North America. The class consisted of over 250,000 policyholders nationwide. On December 13, 2005, a Florida court approved a nationwide settlement. The settlement, comprised of significant policy benefits for the class, is valued at between $50,000,000 and $80,000,000.

December 15, 2005

Construction Delay Claim Award for General Contractor

The Cohen Law Firm represented a general contractor against a Homeowner’s Association. The HOA failed to pay for work requested and delayed the project causing additional damages. The Cohen Law Firm obtained an agreement from the Association to pay the General Contractor $200,000 cash and additional benefits potentially valued at $300,000.