A clothing retailer who requires its employees to call in two hours prior to a potential shift to find out whether they must report to work that day must pay those employees, under the applicable wage order, for being “on-call” according to a ruling from the California Court of Appeal. Presiding Justice Lee S. Edmon … Continued
Richard Bridgford and his law firm, along with two other law firms, represent about 1,500 wildfire victims suing PG&E for wrongful death, medical costs, property loss and other claims. “PG&E is maintaining a corporate culture of placing profits over people,” Bridgford said. Here is the full story from the Associated Press which was picked by … Continued
Richard Bridgford was quoted in a January 30, 2019 article in the Daily Journal to discuss how PG&E filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy will impact the lawsuits against the company. Bridgford is a part of a team of attorneys that are representing victims of the 2018 Woolsey Fire in Los Angeles and Ventura County. The … Continued
With the recent wildfires that have hit Ventura and Los Angeles Counties, Bridgford Gleason & Artinian has once again partnered with two other law firms to file lawsuits on behalf of renters and property owners impacted by those fires. The allegations are against Southern California Edison for negligently operating, repairing and maintaining electrical equipment in … Continued
Bridgford Gleason & Artinian is working with two other Southern California law firms to represent victims of the Woolsey fire. Attorneys who filed the new lawsuit on November 23, 2018 allege the wildfire could have been avoided if Southern California Edison had properly maintained its overhead power lines and electrical equipment and cleared away vegetation … Continued
Lawsuit alleges Edison negligently operated, repaired and maintained electrical equipment that sparked devastating wildfire, already burning nearly 100,000 acres LOS ANGELES – Bridgford, Gleason & Artinian along with law firms McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP, Frantz Law Group, APLC have filed a lawsuit on behalf of renters and property owners in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties … Continued
Bridgford clients were featured in several news outlets to commemorate the 1-year anniversary of the Las Vegas shooting: https://www.ocregister.com/2018/09/26/this-is-how-two-lakewood-brothers-keep-their-mothers-memory-alive-after-she-died-in-the-las-vegas-shooting/ https://www.nbclosangeles.com/on-air/as-seen-on/Lakewood-Boys-Remember-Mother-Killed-at-Las-Vegas-Massacre_Los-Angeles-494687601.html https://youtu.be/KXwLg-qRhQg
Bridgford, Gleason & Artinian, Frantz Law Group, APLC, McNicholas & McNicholas are helping victims of the California Wildfires, as well as victims of the resulting mudslides, obtain financial restitution for their losses. James P. Frantz, owner and senior partner of the Frantz Law Group said “Many wildfires and mudslide victims find after rebuilding or repairing their property … Continued
We have found that most fire victims are underinsured; that is, property damage exceeds the amount of insurance coverage available to you. Your recovery may include monetary compensation for personal property damage, landscaping and destruction of trees, damage or loss of residential structures, cost of evacuation, annoyance and discomfort, loss of earnings and personal injury. … Continued
As a member of the California Wildfire Law group, Richard Bridgford joined James Frantz and Patrick McNicholas on KSRO radio to discuss legal issues and options for victims in wake of the October 2017 Northbay Wildfire. Click on this link to listen to the podcast.