October 29, 2010
AITKEN * AITKEN * COHN Fall 2010 Newsletter
You can read our Newsletter Here. (pdf link)
September 29, 2010
$1,250,000: Bike Accident Leads to Wrongful Death Settlement
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiffs Christopher U. and Hayke C. filed a suit against the Defendant Ms. T’s employment for the wrongful death of their father Mr. U. The Defendant was operating her vehicle in the course and scope of employment at the time of the incident. On May 14, 2008, the Plaintiffs’ father, age 65, set… read more
September 23, 2010
$550,000: Master Mechanic Suffers Severe Hand Injuries While Examining Bus Engine
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff Candelario R. brought a personal injury lawsuit against Defendant Doe, Inc. after sustaining a severe injury to his right hand and forearm due to the negligent actions of Defendant Doe, Inc. Furthermore, Maria R. brought a claim for Loss of Consortium as a result of her husband’s injury. RESULT: $550,000 Paid to… read more
September 2, 2010
$2,000,000: Negligence at Nail Salon Leads to Burn Injury Settlement
CASE DESCRIPTION: On January 6, 2009 Josie G. went to get a pedicure at a nail salon in Orange. A customer of the salon for five years, Josie G. regularly visited the salon for pedicures. Her pedicurist that day was one she used on a number of occasions. Josie G. was diabetic and the pedicurist… read more
August 20, 2010
Fatal San Bernardino Off-Road Truck Accident Raises Safety Concerns
Eight people died and several others were injured in a San Bernardino off-road trucking accident, Aug. 14, 2010. What started out as a normal California off-road race quickly turned into a local tragedy. The driver of the off-road truck was a participant in the California 200 race held in the Mojave Desert 100 miles northeast… read more
August 3, 2010
$1,350,000: Parents Collect Insurance Policy Limits for the Death of Their Son as the Results of a Single Vehicle Auto Accident
CASE DESCRIPTION: Parents, Cary and Emily R. of the deceased, Plaintiff Zachary R., filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Defendants James M., Mark M. and Mark L. for the tragic loss of their only son. The defendants Mark M. and Mark L. were partaking in a speed contest on Live Oak Canyon Road that resulted… read more
June 24, 2010
The Absence of a Showing of a “Course of Conduct” as a Defense to Punitive Damages
You can read the Article written by Wylie A. Aitken and Darren O. Aitken here (PDF link).
June 24, 2010
AITKEN * AITKEN * COHN Summer 2010 Newsletter
You can read our Newsletter Here. (pdf link)
June 10, 2010
$300,000: Pedestrian Hit and Seriously Injured While Crossing Street
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff, DH filed a personal injury suit against Defendant NR. Ms. DH made sure there were no vehicles in sight before crossing an unmarked crosswalk in the city of Irvine. When the plaintiff was approximately halfway across the intersection, the Defendant accelerated her vehicle into the intersection and struck Ms. DH . The… read more
June 10, 2010
$1,100,000: Driver Going Wrong Way on US-50 Highway Collides With Another Vehicle Causing Fatal Injuries
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiffs Kimberly B., Ruby L. and Terry B., passengers in Kimberly B.’s vehicle brought a personal injury suit against Defendant Carl M. Carl M. was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes on US-50, therefore going the wrong way on the highway, against traffic. As a result, Carl M. struck the front of the… read more