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Its FRIIIIDDAAAY! The vibes are high so what better day to celebrate our January Birthdays & Anniversaries! Cheers to you guys! #bestteamever #celebrate #cheerstoyou #thankyouforyourservice . . .... #bentleymorellp #triallawyers #tellingyourstory Nico Mamone Debi Parnell Campbell #jamiegorman #victoriajoya See more

We lost a true legend. May his words be a reminderdetermination makes it possible. Let’s all bleed a little #DodgerBlue in his honor. #motivationmondays #makeithappen #determination #riptommylasorda #legend

Gregory L. Bentley, Matthew Clark, Jaimi Groothuis and Farnaz Salessi of Bentley & More LLP obtained a favorable ruling on a motion for summary judgment/adjudication filed by Korean electronics giant Samsung SDI in a case involving an exploding e-cigarette Samsung lithium-ion battery. According to the complaint, Bentley & More’s client had purchased the Samsung batteries on the recommendation of an e-cig retailer, and used them without issue until April 14, 2018, when the Sam...sung battery exploded in his pocket, inflicting second- and third-degree burns on his left leg and genitalia, requiring a brutal skin-graft surgery, and leaving him with permanent scarring, discoloration, and hyper-sensitivity. According to the lawsuit, Samsung had known since at least January 2016 that individual consumers were purchasing and using Samsung batteries for use in electronic cigarettesa use that Samsung allegedly knew would subject consumers to potential harm. Instead of taking meaningful action to limit the risk or remove its batteries from the marketplace, Samsung ignored the problem, failed to even attempt to discern its scope, and instead placed profits over public safety by continuing to flood the market with hundreds of millions of its batteriesresulting in at least 88 cases filed against Samsung for similar battery explosion issues. In the ruling at issue here, the Court denied Samsung’s attempt to summarily dismiss the case, and found triable issues of fact as to both Samsung’s liability for the explosion, and Samsung’s culpability for punitive damages, which are designed to punish and deter manufacturers from knowingly distributing harmful, dangerous products. #wewontbackdown #bentleymorellp #triallawyers #tellingyourstory #consumerattorneys #productliability . . . #ecigarettelitigation #samsunglithiumionbatteries #ecigexplosions #ecigarettes #vaping #dangersofvaping Greg Bentley https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/

Greg Bentley, Matthew Clark, and Farnaz Salessi of Bentley & More LLP reached a confidential 8-figure settlement on behalf of multiple homeowners who lost their homes in the October 2017 Northern California wildfires. Despite maintaining insurance with the same carrier for years, and despite the insurance company recommending and even selecting the policy limits, the devastating wildfires left the homeowners without adequate insurance to even begin rebuilding their lost homes.... This underinsurance problemall too common in the property insurance industrywas instigated by insurers falsely promising to conduct detailed estimates of replacement cost value, falsely claiming they revised that estimate yearly to account for changes in construction costs, and by relying on software that knowingly underestimates the cost to rebuild insureds’ homes. Despite the vast majority of homeowners believing they are adequately insured, these factors have combined to leave upwards of 80% of homes throughout the United States underinsured in the event of a total, catastrophic loss. With natural disasters seeming to arrive ever more frequently, this underinsurance problem is sure to be magnified in the years to come. Though the families can never get back the four years of struggle with their insurer, due to the efforts of Bentley & More LLP, this settlement will allow the families to regain some semblance of normalcy by rebuilding their homes and trying to move on with their lives. #notherncaliforniawildfires #underinsuranceclaims #insurancebadfaith #eightfiguresettlements . . . #bentleymorellp #triallawyers #tellingyourstory

It’s the first Monday of 2021.let’s get ‘er done! #motivationmondays #2021 #itallstartshere #poetdidntknowit . . .... #bentleymorellp #tellingyourstory . . #triallawyers #newportbeachattorneys #personalinjury #workerscomp #injuryattorneys #employmentlaw See more

Here’s to a new year... page 1 already done! 364 more to go! Let’s write something great!! #happynewyear #2021 #bentleymorellp #triallawyers #tellingyourstory

ONE MORE SLEEP!! #herecomessantaclause #christmas2020

At Bentley & More LLP, we provide aggressive representation to consumers and employees across California. Our attorneys are fierce litigators with decades of experience advocating for our clients. While we are effective in resolving many kinds of conflicts outside of litigation, we have a proven track record of fearlessness in taking matters to trial and beyond. @gregbentleylaw @keithdadof3 #bentleymorellp #lastminutetrials #triallawyers #tellingyourstory . .... . #personalinjury #businessinterruption #caraccidents #ecigexplosion #workerscompensation #wrongfuldeath #insurancebadfaith See more

Today, we celebrate justice for our client who was severely burned by an exploding e-cigarette. Nico Mamone led the charge in seeking justice for our client. We are proud of his hard work and the journey he endured on the path to justice for our client. . . The explosion and resulting fire of our client’s e-cigarette product that caused him severe burns, also resulted in traumatic injuries to our client’s legs and right hand. This was not a novel occurrence. There is mountin...g evidence that the explosions and fires caused by e-cigarettes are increasing and have injured many consumers. . . E-cigarettes are more dangerous than other products that contain lithium batteries because the e-cigarette is most often a cylindrical device; when inner components of the e-cigarette overheat or combust, shrapnel exits the cylindrical device via the path of least resistance in a projectile manner, putting the cautious user at risk of a life-threatening injury. There are different methods to protect against these batteries, but because of a lack of regulation, the protections are left up to the e-cigarette manufacturers. . . These e-cigarette products, such as what was purchased and used by our client, continue to be placed into the stream of commerce despite being untested and unsafe. E-cigarettes will continue to cause injuries from explosions and fire as suffered by our client unless and until those placing them in the stream of commerce are held accountable. #wewontbackdown #ecig #consumerattorneys #productliability . . . #bentleymorellp #triallawyers #tellingyourstory See more

In the midst of it all...may your heart be filled with joy and happiness! ‘Tis the season! #joytotheworld #bentleymorellp

Bentley & More LLP is proud to announce its newest Law Clerk, Rene Ucros! Rene attended Arizona State University where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science & Government and graduated Magna Cum Lade. He attended Law School at Pepperdine University from 2017-2020. We’re excited to see Rene apply his experience and education to help make an impact and grow our firm. #wearebentleymore #bentleymorellp #tellingyourstory #triallawyers

Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara convened a virtual investigatory hearing on Monday, October 19, to initiate a series of regulatory actions that will protect consumers from the increasing risk of wildfires. Greg Bentley was invited to speak during the virtual webinar and addressed the industrywide problem of underinsurance not having sufficient coverage to rebuild your home in the event of a total loss - and the systemic problems inherent with the use of insurance-base...d cost estimators to calculate coverage limits. #underinsurance #knowyourlimits #insurancebadfaithattorneys #triallawyer . . Several years of deadly and destructive wildfires, intensified by climate change, have made insurance more difficult and expensive to find for many Californians, especially those living in high wildfire risk areas and in the "wildland urban interface" of the state. The Commissioner’s actions aim to help stabilize the insurance market while protecting lives and homes, reducing catastrophic wildfire losses, and increasing transparency for consumers. . . . #bentleymorellp #triallawyers #tellingyourstory See more

TWO MORE SLEEPS!! Wishing everyone a very happy and healthy holiday season! #happyholidays #bentleymorellp

One month! Don’t miss out on this year’s unconventional convention! November 19-21 featuring our very own Greg Bentley! Register now at caoc-convention.com #conventioniscoming #caoc @gregbentleylaw @consumer_attorneys_ca

Join ABOTA & OCTLA for a Live Webinar with points of view from the plaintiff & defense on putting together an effective demand letter! Thursday, 10/22/20 from 2pm-3pm. Register at octla.org/events #OCTLA #ABOTA #octlawebinarseries #triallawyers

Great day! Thanks @octla_org!! We had the pleasure of being this year’s lunch sponsor & we’re already looking forward to next year! Be well everyone #OCTLA #columbusdaygolftournament #lawyersatplay . . . #bentleymorellp #triallawyers #tellingyourstory

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Ready to get your golf game on? We will see you on the Dance Floor! Proud to be a sponsor of this year’s OCLTA Columbus Day Golf Tourney. SOLD OUT as per usual! #getinthehole #golf #columbusday #octlatraditions #lunchsponsor #youregonnalovetheswag . . .... #bentleymorellp #triallawyers #tellingyourstory See more

A new week. A new start. A new reminder to dig in and make a difference. Be intentional. #MotivationMondays #makeadifference #intentionalmindset . . .... #bentleymorellp #triallawyers #tellingyourstory See more

Greg Bentley & Keith More featured on the cover as Orange County Attorney Journals Law Firm of the month. Visit the link for the full article: https://issuu.com/sandiegoattor//aj-oc_oct20_v176_digital

Under California law, insurance companies are required to process all insurance claims promptly, honestly, and fairly. Failure to pay out a claim in good faith or within a designated time frame may constitute insurance bad faith. Insurers may be financially responsible for any bad faith actions that occur. Examples of Bad Faith Action: Manipulating the findings of an investigation Lowering a claim amount... Unreasonably denying a claim Delaying a claim payout without explanation Misrepresenting policy language Making an unreasonably low settlement offer for your claim If you have reason to suspect that your insurance company is acting in bad faith, contact an attorney as soon as possible. Our Insurance Bad Faith attorneys will hold insurers accountable and demand fair claim payouts on behalf of our clients. #TipTuesday #insurancebadfaith #insurancebadfaithattorneys #deniedinsuranceclaim #badfaithinsurance . . . #bentleymorellp #triallawyers #tellingyourstory See more

Join OCTLA for their next webinar series this Thursday 9/24 on Mastering the Presentation of Negative Evidence! @octla_org #octla #octlawebinarseries #negativeevidence

The burn injury lawyers at Bentley & More, LLP understand the complexity of burn injury cases and have helped many California clients secure compensation for their burn injury claims. When California residents suffer burn injuries due to the negligence of others, it’s essential to know how to start the legal process. Burns will lead to expensive medical bills, missed time from work, intense pain, and various possible types of lasting damage. The burn injury attorneys at Bentl...ey & More, LLP want residents to know they can turn to our firm for comprehensive legal representation in burn injury cases. . Types of Burns and Burn-Related Medical Conditions Although most people associate burns with fire-related injuries, burn injuries happen from a few different sources: THERMAL BURNS caused by exposure to fire, hot surfaces, or scalding liquids. CHEMICAL BURNS caused by contact with corrosive substances. Breathing in some chemicals can cause internal chemical burns and respiratory damage. ELECTRICAL BURNS from exposure to high voltage electrical discharges. Electrocution can also cause extensive nerve, musculoskeletal, and cardiac damage. RADIATION BURNS from exposure to harmful radiation. Sunburn is a very commonly seen example of a radiation burn resulting from too much direct sun exposure. Collecting Compensation: Severe burns are complex medical conditions that often require ongoing care and expensive rehabilitation treatments. If you or a loved one has suffered a burn injury due to another party’s negligence, a personal injury attorney can help you secure compensation for medical expenses, the costs of ongoing care, pain and suffering, and any other economic damages resulting from your injury. Personal injury law revolves around the concept of negligence, or one party’s failure to meet a reasonable standard of care in a given situation. . . . #newportbeachburninjureyattorneys #personalinjury #insurancebadfaith #cafires #burninjuries . #bentleymorellp #triallawyers #tellingyourstory