Lead Trial Attorney Norma García Guillén and Partner Jeffrey M. Blank Win Decisive Liability Jury Verdict After Six-Week Trial in Orange County

Fullerton, CA — March 20, 2026 — After a six-week trial, an Orange County jury returned a decisive liability verdict in favor of Garcia Rainey Blank & Bowerbank LLP’s clients, finding Defendants liable for breach of oral and implied-in-fact contracts, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and quantum meruit arising from a 2013 real estate joint venture.

The jury also rejected a cross-claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress against one of GRBB’s clients, and the Court granted GRBB’s motion for nonsuit on a civil extortion cross-claim.

“We are gratified that the jury carefully reviewed the evidence,” said Norma García Guillén, lead trial counsel for the Chamberlains. “This verdict affirms our clients’ rightful interests and is a meaningful step toward full accountability and resolution.”

Plaintiffs and Cross-Defendant are represented by Norma García Guillén and Jeffrey M. Blank of Garcia Rainey Blank & Bowerbank LLP, along with co-counsel Gregory S. Page. Defendants and Cross-Complainant are represented by Jeff Chemerinsky and Zachary Glaser of Kendall Brill & Kelly LLP.

What’s Next
The damages phase is scheduled to begin in late April 2026, when GRBB’s clients will seek an accounting of profits and compensatory damages.

This release summarizes the liability phase only. No further statements will be made while proceedings are ongoing.