Darlene, once a friend of defendant Russell, sued him in Riverside County, alleging he was drunk while driving a golf cart. She claimed the cart hit a curb, ejecting her and causing a spiral fracture of her right hip and femur, along with a head injury.

Darlene testified that Russell had been drinking before driving. Russell told the jury that Darlene simply fell out at a low speed, and that the cart’s speed and line of travel could not have ejected her. He also swore under oath that Darlene herself was intoxicated and failed to use her seat belt.

The defense scored big when they impeached Darlene with 63 separate social media posts showing extensive travel after the accident—to Germany, Italy, France, England, and Hawaii—plus attendance at the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas and the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

The jury must have studied King Solomon. They awarded Darlene a gross amount of $244,156—the exact total of her medical bills. No future medicals were awarded, and she received zero for pain and suffering.

Russell was found negligent and the cause of injury, but the jury assessed 40% comparative fault to Darlene, leaving her with a net verdict of $164,494.

It’s unlikely Darlene and Russell will be golfing together again.

Riverside Superior Court, August 8, 2025

Hon. Manuel Bustamante – VCPS 2204069

The Nevada State Bar has filed charges against attorney KG. On April 15, 2024, the Bar alleges that the attorney’s assistant approached an accident victim at the scene and exchanged numbers. These “cappers” often claim to have witnessed the accident and then suggest legal help. In this case, the assistant allegedly recommended hiring Goldberg.

The victim later received several calls from the law firm but did not respond. The victim, himself a licensed attorney, filed a complaint with the State Bar.

In another incident, on July 31, 2023, an accident victim was similarly approached by one of the attorney’s employees at the scene and later filed a complaint.

The Bar also uncovered a firm handbook section titled “REFERRING CLIENTS,” which promised employees a $500 bonus for each signed retainer. According to the Bar, eight employees received such bonuses, with several paid thousands of dollars for client referrals disguised as “advertising expenses.”

The State Bar of Nevada, Southern Nevada Disciplinary Board, filed the complaint on July 25, 2025.