Mullen & Filippi Wins Sanctions in Successful Defense Against Suit

Mullen & Filippi won sanctions in a successful defense against an employer who alleged that the defense firm had mishandled a workers' compensation matter, according to an unpublished decision from the 5th District Court of Appeal.The appellate court affirmed a ruling from the Superior Court of Fresno County in favor of Mullen & Filippi which had included $5,341 in fees and $553 in costs. In the appellate court's conclusion, the opining justice referred to the employer's appeal as “frivolous,” and ordered the employer's attorneys to pay $6,131 to Mullen &...