June 9, 2010
$122,500: On His Evening Walk Plaintiff Fell Into a Large Unlit Hole at His Residential Complex
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiffs Paul and Linda F. were taking an evening walk in the vicinity of their neighborhood. The F’s attempted to enter a pedestrian gate of their complex, but the gate was jammed and they were unable to get it open. A car was entering the development and the car access gate was opened,… read more
June 9, 2010
$125,000: Fatal Late Night Accident Caused By Speeding, Inattention, Alcohol
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff passenger and driver are struck while making a left hand turn during a green light. Defendant sped through a red light causing the accident. Plaintiff brought suit on grounds of personal injury to recover medical expenses and loss of income. The Defense disputed issues of liability and true cost of Plaintiff’s damages. RESULT: $125,000.00… read more
June 9, 2010
$150,000: Boy Factures Leg At Del Taco When Partition Falls On Him
CASE DESCRIPTION: Hayden Corlette, 5-years =-old, was at a Del Taco with his family when a partition fell on him, trapping him underneath and fracturing his right leg. RESULT: $150,000.00 settlement On May 20, 2007, the Corlette family arrived at Del Taco, Store #711 located at the corner of Imperial and Orangethorpe in Yorba Linda,… read more
June 9, 2010
$150,000: Woman Assaulted In Unsecure Apartment Complex
CASE DESCRIPTION: A woman was raped in the rear overflow parking lot of her apartment. Upon exiting her vehicle she was assaulted and raped at knife point. Plaintiff brought suit against the apartment complex claiming they misrepresented the area as safe and that they are responsible for their premises. The Defendant responded that there was… read more
June 9, 2010
$150,000: Light Globe Strikes Plaintiff On Head At Local Entertainment Center
CASE DESCRIPTION: A woman was seated at a table in the patio of an Orange County entertainment center when a light fixture fell and struck her on the head exacerbating her neck problems. Liability was disputed among the multiple defendants. RESULT: $150,000.00 total settlement Plaintiff, Diane M. was seated at a table in the patio… read more
June 9, 2010
$152,000: Retired Farmer Struck On His Way To Church
CASE DESCRIPTION: An elderly couple was on their way to church when a motor vehicle accident occurred next to them. One of the vehicles jumped the curb and pinned Mr. Paul H. under it. Plaintiffs’ brought suit to recover medical expenses, negligent infliction of emotional distress and other damages. RESULT: $152,000.00 total settlement Paul and… read more
June 9, 2010
$155,000: Yacht Crashes and Sinks in Newport Beach
CASE DESCRIPTION: Terrance R. was a passenger aboard a 60 foot yacht owned and operated by James S. They were returning to Newport Beach from a trip to Catalina Island when James S. drove the yacht into the Newport Beach jetty, causing the yacht to sink. All six people aboard were rescued. RESULT: $155,000.00 TYPE… read more
June 9, 2010
$173,733.41: Child Attacked By Dog While Left Alone At Grandmother’s House
CASE DESCRIPTION: A 9-year-old child was left alone with a quartered dog that had recently been surgically “debarked.” The dog mauled the child inflicting severe injury to the child’s head and neck. The child brought suit against the dog’s owner based on negligent supervision and strict liability against the dog’s owner. RESULT: $173,733.41 total settlement… read more
June 9, 2010
$175,000: Doctor’s Negligence Allows Patient To Linger Three Days After Stroke Without Treatment
CASE DESCRIPTION: This is an action for medical malpractice arising from a failure to diagnose and treat stroke symptoms which resulted in right sided hemiplegia, with loss of speech. The Plaintiff brought suit against the Hospital Doctor. RESULT: $175,000.00 total settlement On December 11, 1995, Plaintiff experienced weakness on her right side, particularly her leg. … read more
June 9, 2010
$187,500: Plaintiff Vehicle Struck Twice By Trucks
CASE DESCRIPTION: The plaintiff was stopped at a corner preparing to make a left hand turn when the defendant rear ended her. As a result of the impact the plaintiff was pushed into the intersection and struck by another vehicle. RESULT: $187,500.00 total settlement On August 12, 2003, Plaintiff, Amy M. was driving on Nancy… read more