Court Opinions

In a recent published decision, the Second District Court of Appeal has ruled that a subcontractor is not bound to arbitrate its dispute with a general contractor based solely on the existence of an arbitration clause in the prime contract.  …

For the fifth time in a row this year, Lanak and Hanna’s trial team has prevailed on behalf of its clients in the courtroom.   Senior Counsel Mark Johnson secured a six-figure judgment against a general contractor and its surety on…

Congratulations to Lanak & Hanna veteran trial attorney, Mac W. Cabal, for conducting the firm’s first-ever “virtual” trial, obtaining a complete victory for the client.  Lanak & Hanna represented the Plaintiff and Cross-Defendant, a security and fire alarm company.   The…

In a very important reported case handed down by a California Appeals Court on April 17, 2020, Crosno Construction v. Travelers Casualty and Surety Company, (2020 WL 1899278) the Court held that denying a public works payment bond claim by the surety…