June 4, 2010
$1,300,000: Despite Clear Liability, A Driver’s Insurance Co. Acts In Bad Faith And Pays For It
CASE DESCRIPTION: Couple injured by hit and run driver. The Driver was found to be personally liable. In addition the insurance company of the driver paid out the policy limits and more due to their bad faith in handling this case. RESULT: $1,300,000 total settlement The subject accident occurred on Pacific Coast Highway near the… read more
June 4, 2010
$1,340,000: Newpaper Delivery Person Causes Death Of Motorcyclist
CASE DESCRIPTION: The defendant turned directly in front of the John M. causing an accident resulting in John M’s death. Linda M. brought suit against the driver, his employer and the State of California in order to determine the ultimate cause of the accident. RESULT: $1,340,000.00 total settlement On January 24, 2003, John M. was killed when… read more
June 4, 2010
$1,460,000: Two Civilians Injured in Military Helicopter Crash
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiffs were civilian military contractors maintaining equipment on the Fort Irwin Military Reservation. They were transported via helicopter to various cites. During one trip the helicopter crashed. Plaintiffs brought suit against the Government claiming that the accident was foreseeable. The Defendant disputed liability. RESULT: $1,460,000.00 total settlement Plaintiffs were civilian military contractors maintaining… read more
June 4, 2010
$1,500,000: Hospital Fails To Respond To Uterine Rupture During Childbirth
CASE DESCRIPTION: While a woman was giving vaginal birth she experienced a uterine rupture. The hospital staff should have responded to calling for an immediate C-Section. Although a C-Section was ordered it was a half an hour later. As a result the child was born with a severe hypoxic brain injury. Plaintiff sued the hospital… read more
June 4, 2010
$1,587,000: Commuter Killed In Multi-Truck Mishap
CASE DESCRIPTION: Decedent rear ended a tractor trailer rig that was stopped on the 57 Freeway in the early morning. A second truck collided with Plaintiff, sandwiching Plaintiff between the trucks. Decedent’s family brings a wrongful death suit claiming that the driver was negligent for stopping the tractor trailer in the middle of the freeway… read more
June 4, 2010
$1,624,554.50: Traumatic Brain Injury in Motorcycle v. Auto Collision Leads to One of Largest Results in Colorado History for a PI Lawsuit
CASE DESCRIPTION: Gloria G was a passenger on her husbands motorcycle. They were riding with approximately 20 other motorcyclists who belonged to the same motorcycle club. Plaintiffs’ contended that defendant Ryan S’s car crossed from the northbound lane of traffic into the southbound lane in which Mr. and Mrs. G were riding their motorcycle. The… read more
June 4, 2010
$1,700,000: Hazing Incident Resulting in a Wrongful Death Settles For $1.7 Million
CASE DESCRIPTION: The plaintiffs, Tony and Sophia L. brought a wrongful death case against the Defendants, members of the UC Irvine chapter Lambda Phi Epsilon fraternity. Their son, Kenny L., sustained fatal head injuries during a fraternity hazing ritual that was disguised as a tackle football game. RESULT: $1,700,000.00 A freshman at Cal Poly Pomona,… read more
June 4, 2010
$1,850,000: San Clemente Crosswalk Accident Affects The Lives Of 3 Children
CASE DESCRIPTION: Three children were using a cross walk at 8:25 p.m. when they were struck by a pickup. Plaintiff sued the city on the basis that the lighting of the crosswalk was substandard, making it impossible for a driver to see potential pedestrians. The Defense suggests that the Plaintiffs were comparatively negligent. RESULT: $1,850,000.00… read more
June 4, 2010
$1,962,000: Plumber Ran Over By Gravel Truck While Working At A Construction Site
CASE DESCRIPTION: A plumber was run over by a truck laying gravel while he was working at a construction site. Plaintiffs claim the foreman and driver negligently operated the truck resulting in Plaintiff’s injures. Defendants claim that Plaintiff was himself negligent by not avoiding the accident. The Defendants also disputed Plaintiffs’ claim to damages. RESULT: … read more
June 4, 2010
$2,100,000: Young Child Mauled By Mountain Lion in Orange County Wilderness Park
CASE DESCRIPTION: 5 year old girl was mauled by mountain lion in Orange County Wilderness Park and sustained severe and permanent injuries. Child and Mother brought suit against County of Orange for failure to warn or remove danger from Public Park. Defendant disputed their liability on the basis that they did not know of the… read more