June 10, 2010
$100,000: Young Boy Struck by Vehicle and Suffers Head Injury
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff Gabriel S., a minor by and through his Guardian Ad Litem Sarah S. filed a personal injury suit against Defendant Renee W. as a result of Renee’s vehicle hitting Gabriel when he was crossing the street in a controlled intersection in the city of Aliso Viejo. On November 8, 2007 at about… read more
June 10, 2010
$5,600,000: Negligent Drunk Driver Crashes Dune Buggy, Injuring Four Passengers
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiffs Derek H., Robert E.,Chrisa E., and Marinda H. brought a personal injury lawsuit against Defendant Brian M. for his negligent operation and crash of a dune buggy while the plaintiffs were passengers on May 18, 2007. Chrisa E. also brought a claim against Defendant Brian M. for Loss of Consortium for her… read more
June 10, 2010
$2,650,000: 10 Year Old Boy Suffers A Traumatic Brain Injury After Falling Through Skylight; Settles for Over $2.5 Million
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff, Garrett P., age 10, by and through his guardian ad litem Mark P. filed a suit against the Defendants RAC Properties, et al., who were the building owners during that time. Mark P. suffered a life altering traumatic brain injury after falling through an allegedly defective skylight on RAC Properties premises. On… read more
June 10, 2010
$550,000: Big Rig Collides With SUV Causing Physical and Mental Injuries To Plaintiff
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff David P. filed a lawsuit against Defendants Adrian R. and Carlos A. for the Defendants’ failure to abide by the basic rules of traffic safety which led to an auto accident, severely injuring the Plaintiff. Both Defendants were found to have joint fault in causing David P.’s automobile to catapult into the… read more
June 9, 2010
$85,000: Stepladder Collapse Results in Severed Achilles Tendon
CASE DESCRIPTION: Jeff K. had a Franklin-type chair (a chair that also transforms into a step ladder) which he positioned in the step ladder configuration in order to reach for a sweater in a closet at his home. When he stepped up to the second step to reach for the sweater, the chair slid forward… read more
June 9, 2010
$100,000: Award-Winning Food Editor Settles For Policy Limits
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff is rear-ended on the freeway by a Defendant whose motor insurance company had gone into liquidation. Pursuant to C.I.G.A. the Plaintiffs were required to proceed against their own insurance company. RESULT: $100,000.00 total settlement On October 18, 2001, Plaintiff Mary M., the award-winning Food Editor of the Orange County Register, sustained injuries when… read more
June 9, 2010
$102,000: Two Vicious Dogs Attacked Neighbors
CASE DESCRIPTION: Larry Z., while walking his dog in front of his own home, was attacked by two pit bull-mix dogs. James K. was attacked by the same two dogs moments later while walking with his wife near their residence. Their spouses each had claims for negligent infliction of emotional distress, for observing their respective… read more
June 9, 2010
$107,500: Rear End Accident Leads To Multiple Shoulder Injuries
CASE DESCRIPTION: Rear-end accident leads to multiple shoulder surgeries. RESULT: $107,500.00 total settlement At approximately 6:30 p.m., on Wednesday, February 11, 2004, our client, Shelli M. was operating her 2004 Green Chevrolet Suburban in the number one lane on northbound Redhill Avenue, just north of Edinger. Shelli M.’s daughter, Kaylyn, was riding in the Suburban… read more
June 9, 2010
$110,000: Driving Miscommunication Leads To Motorcycle Vs. Auto Collision
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff was riding his motorcycle when the defendant made a left hand turn in front of him resulting in an accident and significant injuries to the plaintiff. The plaintiff brought suit for personal injury and his wife brought suit for loss of consortium. The defendant disputed what happened factually and their liability. RESULT: … read more
June 9, 2010
$110,000: Plaintiff Injured When Pinned By Car At John Wayne Airport
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff was standing behind his daughter’s vehicle near the curb at Terminal A at the airport. Suddenly, Plaintiff was pinned from behind by the Defendant’s vehicle, which crushed his knees. Plaintiff sued to recover medical expenses, loss of consortium, and other damages stemming from his personal damages. The Defendant disputed liability and actual… read more