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Electronic cigarettes are an ongoing and burgeoning problem.  Beyond their obvious pitfalls, e-cigs can catastrophically explode—blasting shrapnel, flames, and corrosive chemicals onto helpless users. And what should seem like a straightforward liability case often turns into a different beast altogether. This article, written by Bentley & More partners Greg Bentley and Matt Clark, explores some of the issues arising in e-cig litigation, how to properly begin to address those potential pitfalls, and the new direction these cases may be heading.

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The Orange County Women Lawyers Association (OCWLA) held its 43^rd Annual Gala at the spectacular Pelican Hill Resort on September 13, 2018.  The event is a major fundraiser for the organization and supports its charitable giving, scholarship and other programs throughout the year.  At the helm was this year’s OCWLA President, Jaimi Groothuis.  Over 300 judges, attorneys, friends, and family were in attendance.

OCWLA President-Elect, Michelle Philo, did an incredible job planning this year’s Gala.  Guests were greeted with a glass of champagne on the resort’s veranda while they perused the silent auction baskets and enjoyed a beautiful sunset overlooking Crystal Cove.  The event then moved inside for the dinner program where Keith More emceed the evening, entertaining the audience and helping the organization raise over $12,000 in live donations throughout the course of the night.

The evening focused on this year’s honorees, Judge Karen Robinson, OCWLA’s Judge of the Year, Andra Greene, Attorney of the Year, and Best Best & Krieger, LLP, received the first ever Advancement of Women Award.  OCWLA’s major philanthropic recipients, WHW and Girl’s Inc., were also recognized for the great work they do to open doors for the girls and women of Orange County.

For the fifth year in a row, Bentley & More proudly sponsored OCWLA’s Gala, which has become one of the premier events for Orange County’s legal community.

Greg Bentley continues to fight on behalf of consumers who have suffered tragic injuries as a result of e-cigarette explosions. One young man in San Diego had his e-cig battery explode in his pocket while driving for Uber. His story, like so many others, was covered by ABC San Diego. Sadly, these senseless injuries are happening all too often. Bentley & More is at the forefront of e-cigarette litigation, fighting on behalf of consumers and pushing for regulation. The firm filed 9 new lawsuits all involving randomly exploding batteries, many of which were manufactured by LG Chem.

Consumer advocate Greg Bentley was interviewed by ABC in a story involving a man whose e-cig battery exploded in his pocket. Mr. Bentley said that e-cig users and vapers are “playing Russian roulette” due to the potential danger of the unsafe e-cig batteries. See the ABC News Story here.

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The annual California Women Lawyers Conference was held on May 4, 2018 in San Francisco, CA. The Conference offered two powerhouse Keynote speakers, panelists and programs, in addition to inspirational networking. Jaimi M. Groothuis of Bentley & More spoke at the evening reception where the past CWL President Pearl Gondrella Mann was presented with the 2018 Judith Soley Lawyer as Citizen Award, honoring her leadership and volunteer work in the legal community. For the full publication click HERE.

Irvine, Ca. (June 11, 2018) – Four attorneys with the firm Bentley & More LLP made the 2018 Super Lawyers Southern California Rising Stars list. This year, the list honors Bentley & More partners Matthew Clark and Clare Lucich, and trial attorneys Natasha Axelrod and Evan Grant.

Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in Southern California via a patented multiphase selection process involving peer nomination, independent research and peer evaluation. The Rising Stars list is developed through Super Lawyer’s patented multiphase selection process that showcases the industry’s brightest and most promising legal talents under the age of 40. Notably, no more than 2.5 percent of the attorneys in the State of California are named Rising Stars. Bentley & More LLP is proud to support the next generation of promising trial attorneys, and wishes to congratulate and celebrate the firm’s Rising Stars honorees.

At Bentley & More LLP, we provide aggressive legal 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. The firm’s success comes from tailoring each solution to a client’s particular needs. That success is measured in far more than awards, verdicts, and peer recognition, it is measured in the real differences made in our clients’ quality of life.