Quick answer: This page consolidates published press coverage of The Homampour Law Firm’s catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation. The featured coverage is the firm’s representation of Priscilla O’Malley in O’Malley v. Diamond Resorts, which produced a $60 million+ Orange County jury verdict in January 2022 and a final paid judgment exceeding $100 million after the Fourth District Court of Appeal’s unanimous affirmance in November 2023. Below: the two Daily Journal articles that have covered the case, the primary-source citations the firm recommends to journalists, and contact information for press inquiries.
Primary sources: Daily Journal, March 3, 2022 and November 8, 2023 (subscription); O’Malley v. Hospitality Staffing Solutions, LLC (2018) 20 Cal.App.5th 21 (published Court of Appeal decision); G061459 (2023 affirmance, unpublished).
The Homampour Law Firm in the news. This page consolidates published coverage of our firm’s catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. Coverage is current through 2023.
Featured coverage: O’Malley v. Diamond Resorts
The firm’s representation of Priscilla O’Malley — which produced a $60M+ Orange County jury verdict, a $100M+ final paid judgment after CCP § 998 enhancements and post-judgment interest, and a unanimous appellate affirmance — has been covered twice by California’s Daily Journal, a long-established California legal newspaper.
1. Daily Journal — March 3, 2022
Headline: “$60M jury award for woman who suffered aneurysm rupture”
Byline: Jonathan Lo
What it covers: The Orange County jury’s verdict for Priscilla O’Malley against Diamond Resorts Management Inc. and Hospitality Staffing Solutions LLC after a 2014 incident at Diamond Resorts’ Capistrano Beach property. Delayed care for a ruptured brain aneurysm left Ms. O’Malley with permanent anterograde amnesia.
Key quotes from trial counsel Arash Homampour in the article:
- “Her memory has been amputated.”
- “Safety rules must be followed.”
What the article establishes for the public record: – The jury awarded more than $60 million. – The case involved a failure to render aid at a resort hotel. – Trial counsel was Arash Homampour (lead), with Matthew B.F. Biren and John A. Roberts of Biren Law Group as co-counsel.
2. Daily Journal — November 8, 2023
Headline: “Panel upholds $100M award against resort over failure to aid woman with brain aneurysm”
Byline: Wisdom Howell
What it covers: The Fourth District Court of Appeal’s unanimous decision (O’Malley v. Hospitality Staffing Solutions, LLC, Case No. G061459) affirming the trial court judgment in full. The opinion was authored by Justice Eileen C. Moore, with Justices Joanne Motoike and Thomas A. Delaney concurring.
Key quotes from trial counsel Arash Homampour in the article:
- “Nine-year battle for justice and accountability.”
- “This affirmation is a testament to Ms. O’Malley’s indefatigable spirit.”
Key holding quoted from the appellate opinion:
- Justice Moore: “Michael did not undertake to render services to Priscilla simply by calling the hotel.”
What the article establishes for the public record: – The total paid judgment, after a successful CCP § 998 offer and post-judgment interest at 10% under CCP § 685.010 during the 22-month appeal, exceeds $100 million. – Appellate co-counsel was Jeffrey I. Ehrlich of the Ehrlich Law Firm. – The Court of Appeal rejected every argument advanced by the defense, including challenges to the negligent-undertaking instruction, causation, and damages.
Citing this coverage
Journalists, podcasters, CLE producers, and other legal-news outlets are welcome to cite this coverage and to contact the firm for interviews, commentary, or background on the issues raised by these cases.
Press contact: Contact The Homampour Law Firm
Suggested citations
When citing the O’Malley case, the firm recommends the following primary-source citations:
- O’Malley v. Hospitality Staffing Solutions, LLC, No. G061459 (Cal. Ct. App., 4th Dist. Nov. 7, 2023).
- Priscilla O’Malley v. Diamond Resorts Management Inc., No. 30-2015-00771021-CU-PO-NJC (Orange County Super. Ct.).
- Lo, Jonathan. “$60M jury award for woman who suffered aneurysm rupture.” Daily Journal, March 3, 2022.
- Howell, Wisdom. “Panel upholds $100M award against resort over failure to aid woman with brain aneurysm.” Daily Journal, November 8, 2023.
Related reading on this site
- O’Malley case study — full breakdown of the $100M judgment
- Negligent undertaking under California law
- CCP § 998 offer strategy
- Hotel duty of care during medical emergencies
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