Todd R. Haas

Personal Introduction

Todd Haas represents transportation network companies and rental car companies in personal injury litigation throughout California. He also has experience representing hospitals and residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs) in disputes that involve sophisticated claims and lawsuits involving nursing care, long term care, medical standard of care, and employment matters. He also has extensive business litigation experience, having represented companies throughout California relating to business disputes and trade secret claims. With tremendous experience in personal injury litigation, Todd consistently and efficiently analyzes complex issues with ease and clarity, allowing him to effectively and efficiently advocate on behalf of his clients. His collaboration and team approach is a great asset to obtain great results and to prioritize his clients’ interests. He has handled numerous cases to trial, and has handled several arbitrations. Todd has been responsible for several published opinions before the California Fourth District and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal, as well as a response to a writ of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court. His landmark case California Traditions, Inc. v. Claremont Liability Insurance Company (2011)197 Cal.App.4th 410, reaffirmed that California law relating to the reasonable expectations of the insured. Todd has an extensive background in general liability defense, specifically in the area of health care. In particular, Todd obtained a defense verdict for an RCFE in a complex and difficult three-week trial in which the plaintiff sought over $4 million in damages. He has also defended a local hospital against a difficult Family and Medical Leave Act, which resulted in a minimal verdict after trial. He also handled a six-day binding arbitration in an employment case which resulted in a very minimal award.