Before joining London Fischer, Wayne litigated cases involving insurance bad faith and claims handling, as well as the defense of professional liability matters for architects, land surveyors, and medical professionals. He also provides coverage counsel to event cancellation and contingency insurers in high-stakes disputes. He is admitted to practice before all California state courts and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
When not busy with his legal practice, Wayne enjoys spending time with his wife and three children and has been an active volunteer in youth and charitable organizations.
Notable Litigated Matters
- Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s v. AEG Live and The Michael Jackson Company LLC
Wayne represented Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s in a high-profile rescission action under a contingency cancellation policy issued for Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” concerts in London. Following Jackson’s death, the matter was litigated in Los Angeles Superior Court based upon alleged material misrepresentations and non-disclosures regarding Jackson’s prior drug use and health history. After more than a year of intense litigation, AEG Live dropped its $17.5 million insurance claim in exchange for a waiver of costs. The litigation continued and was ultimately resolved with the Estate of Michael Jackson.
Seminars
- “Insurance Bad Faith & Claims Handling in the U.S.: Caveat Emptor Insurers”
- “Avoiding Bad Faith & Depositions from the Front Line”