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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Carnival and Princess Cruise Lines After Man Infected Aboard Grand Princess Dies Alone
Los Angeles, CA May 4, 2020 The devastated family of a man who died from COVID-19 after being exposed to the virus aboard the Grand Princess cruise ship filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Los Angeles Federal Court. Several media outlets covered this story, including: Lehigh Valley Live Law360 CBS Los Angeles MyNewsLA Upnews… Read More »
Mary Alexander Selected as One of Lawdragon’s Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers of 2020
Widely recognized as one of San Francisco’s top personal injury attorneys, Mary Alexander established her stellar reputation in the legal community after obtaining some of the largest and highest profile verdicts and settlements in the state of California over the course of her career. She has now been named one of this year’s Lawdragon… Read More »
Mary Alexander & Co-Counsel File Federal Class Action Lawsuit Against Carnival and Princess Cruise Lines
Passengers who were aboard the Grand Princess cruise ship have filed a class action injury lawsuit today in San Francisco Federal Court alleging they were exposed to the Coronavirus as a result of gross negligence by the companies that own and operate the ship. The law firms of Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. and… Read More »
Extension of Statute of Limitations Gives Childhood Sexual Assault Survivors in California More Time to File Lawsuits
On October 13, 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 218, which grants survivors of childhood sexual abuse in California more time to file a lawsuit against his/her attacker. Pursuant to the new law, survivors now have the following extended time periods by which to file a claim: until they reach the age of… Read More »
Mary Alexander & Associates Named Finalist for 2020 Law Firm of the Year
We are proud to announce that Mary Alexander & Associates was named a finalist for the “2020 Personal Injury Law Firm of the Year” by the National Law Journal. ALM and the National Trial Lawyers (NTL) have come together to create a list of elite law firms that excel in their practice areas. The… Read More »
Mary Alexander Announced as Winner of CAOC Consumer Attorney of the Year Award
Click here to view the Daily Journal’s article about this award. November 18, 2019 – San Francisco, CA – Mary Alexander, Founder and Principal of Mary Alexander & Associates, was named the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) 2019 Consumer Attorneys of the Year for holding paint companies accountable for selling lead paint that is… Read More »
How to Handle Wildfire Aftermath
It was has become an unfortunate reality in our state, wildfires are once again sweeping California. Sonoma, San Diego, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Santa Clara, and so many other areas of the state are engulfed in flames with homeowners, businesses, and residents fleeing for their lives. In moments like this, it is important to… Read More »
Is BART Responsible for the Death of a Young Woman?
Members of the Bay Area community were rocked on July 22nd when they heard shocking news. An 18-year-old teenager had been killed in a vicious attack on a BART train platform. Now, the girl’s parents and community want the transportation agency to take responsibility for the heinous crime that should have never happened. How… Read More »
Do Silicon Valley Company Buses Get Sued?
When it comes to bus accidents, transportation authorities and cities are usually the parties scrutinized for responsibility. However, here in the Bay Area, even tech companies can be responsible for crashes of this nature. One such crash could soon lead one of Silicon Valley’s largest companies to the courtroom. Can Victims Hold Silicon Valley… Read More »
Verdict Reached in the Ghost Ship Criminal Trial
In December of 2016, the now infamous Oakland “Ghost Ship” warehouse, went up in flames during a concert taking place in the building. The deadly fire killed 36 people and left many others injured. Further, as the Ghost Ship warehouse had served as both a home and workspace for artists, the tragic fire left… Read More »