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California Supreme Court Limits Use of MICRA in Negligence Suits
California Supreme Court Limits Use of MICRA in Negligence Suits
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
Daily Journal
August 1, 2025
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The Unlikely Power Move: Seek Arbitration in Your Med Mal Case
The Unlikely Power Move: Seek Arbitration in Your Med Mal Case
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
Consumer Attorneys of California Forum Volume 54, Number 3
May/June 2025
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How to Overcome CACI 506 on Alternative Methods of Care in Your Medical Malpractice Case
How to Overcome CACI 506 on Alternative Methods of Care in Your Medical Malpractice Case
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
Consumer Attorneys of California Forum, Volume 55, Number 2
March/April 2025
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Montoya Ruling Shifts the Burden on Causation in Medical Malpractice and Beyond
Montoya Ruling Shifts the Burden on Causation in Medical Malpractice and Beyond
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
Daily Journal
March 27, 2025
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The Hearden Decision: Keeping Wrongful Death Claims out of Arbitration
The Hearden Decision: Keeping Wrongful Death Claims out of Arbitration
Article by Michelle B. Hemesath, Esq.
Gavel Magazine, Winter 2025
March 26, 2025
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Ethical Issues in Hiring Experts Previously Represented by the Defense Firm in Medical Malpractice Cases
Ethical Issues in Hiring Experts Previously Represented by the Defense Firm in Medical Malpractice Cases
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
Trial Bar News
July/August 2024
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Break the Law, Don’t Harm Your Client. Don’t Follow CCP 364 in Your Medical Malpractice Cases.
Break the Law, Don’t Harm Your Client. Don’t Follow CCP 364 in Your Medical Malpractice Cases.
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
May 20, 2024
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The Not-So-Fine Points on Kaiser Arbitration
The Not-So-Fine Points on Kaiser Arbitration
Article by Vanessa Raven, Esq.
Gavel Magazine, Fall 2024
March 26, 2024
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The Big Ask – Giving the Jury a Dollar Amount in Voir Dire
The Big Ask – Giving the Jury a Dollar Amount in Voir Dire
Article by Michelle B. Hemesath, Esq. & Heather Baker Dobbs, Esq.
Gavel Magazine, Summer 2024
March 26, 2024
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An Attorney’s Ethical Duties When Working Remotely
An Attorney’s Ethical Duties When Working Remotely
Article by Janna Trolia, Esq.
Gavel Magazine
March 25, 2024
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Unraveling SB235: A Significant Leap in Initial Disclosures for California Civil Actions
Unraveling SB235: A Significant Leap in Initial Disclosures for California Civil Actions
Article by Benjamin Ikuta & Edwin Hong
The Gavel, Winter 2024
March 25, 2024
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An Opposing Expert’s Personal Practices Are Always Relevant and Should Be Admissible in Your Medical Malpractice Case
An Opposing Expert’s Personal Practices Are Always Relevant and Should Be Admissible in Your Medical Malpractice Case
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
Consumer Attorneys of California FORUM
January/February 2024
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An Opposing Expert’s Personal Practices Are Always Relevant and Should Be Admissible in Your Medical Malpractice Case
An Opposing Expert’s Personal Practices Are Always Relevant and Should Be Admissible in Your Medical Malpractice Case
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
February 1, 2024
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MICRA Expanded to Non-Patient Drivers Negligently Hit by Ambulances
MICRA Expanded to Non-Patient Drivers Negligently Hit by Ambulances
Article by Benjamin T. Ikuta
Daily Journal
December 25, 2023
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Jerky Behavior in Snoek v. Exaktime Sparks Negative Lodestar Multiplier
Jerky Behavior in Snoek v. Exaktime Sparks Negative Lodestar Multiplier
Article by Benjamin T. Ikuta
Daily Journal
November 25, 2023
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Starting & Running a Successful Medical- Malpractice Firm
Starting & Running a Successful Medical- Malpractice Firm
Article by Michelle Hemesath
The Advocate Magazine
November 25, 2023
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The Objection “Calls For Expert Opinion” In A Medical Malpractice Deposition
The Objection “Calls For Expert Opinion” In A Medical Malpractice Deposition
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
The Advocate Magazine
October 25, 2023
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Samantha B. is a Critical Holding for Sexual Abuse Cases in Healthcare Settings
Samantha B. is a Critical Holding for Sexual Abuse Cases in Healthcare Settings
Article by Benjamin Ikuta & Sean O’Neill
Gavel Magazine
July 25, 2023
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Overcoming Mom Guilt: Recognizing That Being a Mom Makes You a Better Trial Lawyer
Overcoming Mom Guilt: Recognizing That Being a Mom Makes You a Better Trial Lawyer
Article by Michelle Hemesath and Diana Connaughton
Consumer Attorneys Of California FORUM
March/April 2023
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Trio of Cases Help Protect a Plaintiff’s Right to a Jury Trial
Trio of Cases Help Protect a Plaintiff’s Right to a Jury Trial
Article by Michelle B. Hemesath, Esq. Nicholas J. Leonard, Esq.
Gavel Magazine, Spring 2023
March 25, 2023
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Break the Law, Don’t Harm Your Client
Break the Law, Don’t Harm Your Client
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
Advocate: Journal of Consumer Attorneys Associations for Southern California
February 25, 2023
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McGovern v. BHC Fremont Hospital and MICRA’s CCP 364 – Lessons Learned
McGovern v. BHC Fremont Hospital and MICRA’s CCP 364 – Lessons Learned
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
The Daily Journal
February 2, 2023
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Letter to the Editor Regarding Horvitz & Levy Article on MICRA Changes
Letter to the Editor Regarding Horvitz & Levy Article on MICRA Changes
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
The Daily Journal
January 25, 2023
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Zealous Advocacy
Zealous Advocacy
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The Daily Journal
January 9, 2023
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The State Bar is Not the Only One to Blame for Girardi
The State Bar is Not the Only One to Blame for Girardi
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
The Daily Journal
November 7, 2022
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Court of Appeal Provides Guidance on Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations for Infant Death Cases
Court of Appeal Provides Guidance on Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations for Infant Death Cases
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
The Daily Journal
September 22, 2022
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Failing to follow proper filing for punitive damages under Section 425.13 can be harsh and unforgiving
Failing to follow proper filing for punitive damages under Section 425.13 can be harsh and unforgiving
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
Los Angeles Daily Journal
April 26, 2022
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IVF Mix-Up! How to Handle Wrongful Fertilization Cases
IVF Mix-Up! How to Handle Wrongful Fertilization Cases
Article by Benjamin Ikuta and Robert Marcereau
The Gavel Magazine, Fall 2022
March 25, 2022
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Does MICRA Apply To That Fall In The Doctor’s Office?
Does MICRA Apply To That Fall In The Doctor’s Office?
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
Advocate: Journal of Consumer Attorneys Associations for Southern California
March 25, 2022
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Disarming “Nuclear Verdicts”
Disarming “Nuclear Verdicts”
Article by Benjamin Ikuta and Greyson Goody
The Gavel Magazine, Winter 2022
March 25, 2022
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MICRA cap covers unsupervised conduct leading to child’s death?
MICRA cap covers unsupervised conduct leading to child’s death?
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
Los Angeles Daily Journal
February 22, 2022
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Using Sanchez to Your Advantage
Using Sanchez to Your Advantage
Article by Michelle Hemesath
Advocate: Journal of Consumer Attorneys Associations for Southern California
January 25, 2022
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Proving Ostensible Agency Against a Hospital for Physician Malpractice Following Wicks
Proving Ostensible Agency Against a Hospital for Physician Malpractice Following Wicks
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
Consumer Attorneys of California Forum, Volume 51, Number 3, Spring 2021
November 3, 2021
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MICRA Magnifies Problems with the California Medical Board
MICRA Magnifies Problems with the California Medical Board
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
Los Angeles Daily Journal
July 30, 2021
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Ruling will help to Safeguard a Fair Arbitration Process
Ruling will help to Safeguard a Fair Arbitration Process
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
Los Angeles Daily Journal
May 14, 2021
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Keeping Your Expert’s Testimony in Despite Sargon
Keeping Your Expert’s Testimony in Despite Sargon
Article by Benjamin Ikuta and Michelle Hemesath
The Gavel Magazine, Fall 2021
March 25, 2021
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Patients Cannot Consent to Medical Malpractice: Keep Consent Forms Out of Evidence
Patients Cannot Consent to Medical Malpractice: Keep Consent Forms Out of Evidence
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
The Gavel Magazine, Volume 24, #1, Winter 2021
February 23, 2021
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Trying your case during the COVID-19 pandemic
Trying your case during the COVID-19 pandemic
Article by Benjamin Ikuta and Jason Argos
Advocate: Journal of Consumer Attorneys Associations for Southern California
January 9, 2021
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Opposing the Inevitable Motion for Summary Judgment in Your Medical Malpractice Case
Opposing the Inevitable Motion for Summary Judgment in Your Medical Malpractice Case
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
The Gavel Magazine, Volume 22, #2, Spring 2019
March 23, 2019
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