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Sean M. Novak

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Attorney
The Novak Law Firm PC

Manhattan Beach , CA

Phone: (310) 921-8712
Fax: (323) 424-4357
Email: smn@novaklawfirm.com

University of North Dakota SOL; Grand Forks ND



Columns
Title Category Published
How plaintiffs use Section 998 offers to compromise in employment discrimination cases Labor/Employment Jan. 15, 2026

Verdicts & Settlements
Case Name Topic Role Published
Juan Yanes Vasquez v. North Light Specialty Insurance Personal Injury Claimant Dec. 12, 2025
Ginger Drinkwater v. Stewart Title of California, et al. Fraud Plaintiff Oct. 31, 2025
Michael Weinman v. Sunrise Ford North Hollywood et al. Consumer Law Plaintiff Oct. 25, 2024
Yolanda Marshall v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., Dr. Frances Dossetor, M.D. Medical Plaintiff Nov. 5, 2021
Kathleen Stickel v. Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club Personal Injury Claimant Jul. 9, 2021
Matthew Richardson v. County of Los Angeles, et al. Personal Injury Plaintiff Jan. 29, 2021
Louise Golshan v. Hodes Parking, Palazzo Westwood Village, Casden Properties LLC, and Does 1 to 99, inclusive Personal Injury Plaintiff Sep. 10, 2016
David Howard v. Ricardo Dorado, Maria Ochoa Personal Injury Plaintiff Oct. 25, 2014
Jessie Ligue v. Suzanne Nguyen, Naomi Trantu, and Does 1 through 10 Personal Injury Plaintiff Jan. 25, 2014
Hector Arevalo v. City of Long Beach and Does 1 through 50 Employment Law Plaintiff Jul. 4, 2013
Lisbeth Emestica v. Sherron Combs (DSMD), County of Los Angeles, Dr. Thomas O’Hearn (DSMD), University of Southern California, Does 1 to 99 and Roes 1 to 99 Personal Injury Plaintiff Apr. 2, 2011
Jessica Wooding v. Ryan Dvorak, Slide Anchor, Richard Dvorak Personal Injury Plaintiff Sep. 11, 2010
Sarah Krueger v. Eddie Howell Personal Injury Plaintiff Jun. 12, 2010
Pourati v. Davids Personal Injury Plaintiff Feb. 27, 2010
Deverick Mack v. Econolite Traffic Engineering and Maintenance Inc., Rexal Ford Personal Injury Plaintiff May 16, 2009
Demetrius Smith v. Lafayette Love Personal Injury Plaintiff Nov. 1, 2008
Rama Katwaroo v. Healinglamp.com, Daniel Hue, UPC Medical Supplies, James Thompson, Karen Salazar, Naomi Nicholson, William Nicholson, Chongqing Yuhe Medical Supplies Personal Injury Plaintiff Sep. 1, 2007
Victoria Rico v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Personal Injury Plaintiff Sep. 1, 2007
Jane Gately v. Alexis Apgar Personal Injury Plaintiff Sep. 1, 2007
Confidential Personal Injury Plaintiff Feb. 23, 2005
Confidential Personal Injury Plaintiff Jan. 25, 2005
Carranza v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Personal Injury Defendant Jul. 8, 2003
Hanlon v. Yust Personal Injury Plaintiff Feb. 4, 2003
Michael A. Santoro v. Eric Feig Personal Injury (Vehicular) Plaintiff Sep. 17, 2002

MCLE
Title Category Published
How plaintiffs use Section 998 offers to compromise in employment discrimination cases Employment Jan. 15, 2026
Title Category Published
How plaintiffs use Section 998 offers to compromise in employment discrimination cases Labor/Employment Jan. 15, 2026
Case Name Topic Role Published
Juan Yanes Vasquez v. North Light Specialty Insurance Personal Injury Claimant Dec. 12, 2025
Ginger Drinkwater v. Stewart Title of California, et al. Fraud Plaintiff Oct. 31, 2025
Michael Weinman v. Sunrise Ford North Hollywood et al. Consumer Law Plaintiff Oct. 25, 2024
Yolanda Marshall v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., Dr. Frances Dossetor, M.D. Medical Plaintiff Nov. 5, 2021
Kathleen Stickel v. Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club Personal Injury Claimant Jul. 9, 2021
Matthew Richardson v. County of Los Angeles, et al. Personal Injury Plaintiff Jan. 29, 2021
Louise Golshan v. Hodes Parking, Palazzo Westwood Village, Casden Properties LLC, and Does 1 to 99, inclusive Personal Injury Plaintiff Sep. 10, 2016
David Howard v. Ricardo Dorado, Maria Ochoa Personal Injury Plaintiff Oct. 25, 2014
Jessie Ligue v. Suzanne Nguyen, Naomi Trantu, and Does 1 through 10 Personal Injury Plaintiff Jan. 25, 2014
Hector Arevalo v. City of Long Beach and Does 1 through 50 Employment Law Plaintiff Jul. 4, 2013
Lisbeth Emestica v. Sherron Combs (DSMD), County of Los Angeles, Dr. Thomas O’Hearn (DSMD), University of Southern California, Does 1 to 99 and Roes 1 to 99 Personal Injury Plaintiff Apr. 2, 2011
Jessica Wooding v. Ryan Dvorak, Slide Anchor, Richard Dvorak Personal Injury Plaintiff Sep. 11, 2010
Sarah Krueger v. Eddie Howell Personal Injury Plaintiff Jun. 12, 2010
Pourati v. Davids Personal Injury Plaintiff Feb. 27, 2010
Deverick Mack v. Econolite Traffic Engineering and Maintenance Inc., Rexal Ford Personal Injury Plaintiff May 16, 2009
Demetrius Smith v. Lafayette Love Personal Injury Plaintiff Nov. 1, 2008
Rama Katwaroo v. Healinglamp.com, Daniel Hue, UPC Medical Supplies, James Thompson, Karen Salazar, Naomi Nicholson, William Nicholson, Chongqing Yuhe Medical Supplies Personal Injury Plaintiff Sep. 1, 2007
Victoria Rico v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Personal Injury Plaintiff Sep. 1, 2007
Jane Gately v. Alexis Apgar Personal Injury Plaintiff Sep. 1, 2007
Confidential Personal Injury Plaintiff Feb. 23, 2005
Confidential Personal Injury Plaintiff Jan. 25, 2005
Carranza v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Personal Injury Defendant Jul. 8, 2003
Hanlon v. Yust Personal Injury Plaintiff Feb. 4, 2003
Michael A. Santoro v. Eric Feig Personal Injury (Vehicular) Plaintiff Sep. 17, 2002
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