June 3, 2010
$6,868,000: Legal Whodunit Solved In Quadriplegic’s Favor In Santa Ana Eight Year Battle
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff, while a passenger in his own car, was rendered a quadriplegic from a collision. Plaintiff brought cause of action against the driver of his own car. The jury ruled in favor for the Plaintiff, but also found him to be comparatively negligent. RESULT: $6,868,894.00 total verdict. Note: Since the plaintiff was found… read more
June 3, 2010
$7,062,000: Paralyzed Military Veteran’s Auto/Med Mal Case Resolved During Jury Selection
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff entered into the intersection of Ball Road and Moody in the City of Cypress. At the same time a Bob-tail delivery truck made a left turn in front of Willie P’s car. A collision ensued. Willie P. was transported to UCI Medical Center to receive treatment. He had suffered an aortic tear and was… read more
June 3, 2010
$10,125,000: High Profile Plaintiff Collects $10 Million In Premises Liability Suit In Excess Of Policy
CASE DESCRIPTION: The plaintiff Ryan C., who is the grandson of singer Pat Boone, fell through a skylight on the roof of his apartment complex and fell three stories down to a concrete floor. Paramedics arriving at the scene thought he was without hope, but he came out of a coma, suffering traumatic brain injury… read more
June 3, 2010
$10,546,000: Three Million Dollar Settlement Above Policy Limits In Bicycle vs. Auto Accident
CASE DESCRIPTION: A thirteen year-old boy was riding his bicycle down a street when the defendant’s vehicle entered the bike lane striking plaintiff. As a result of plaintiff’s severe injuries he brought suit against the defendant. The defendant’s insurance refused to pay out policy limits on the claim resulting in a suit for Insurance Bad… read more
June 3, 2010
$14,332,000: Store Manager Falls From Shelf Leads To Settlement In The Millions
CASE DESCRIPTION: A store manager at Linens ‘N Things fell off a merchandising island while stocking merchandise. As a results of the fall the gentleman fractured his skull rendering can with permanent brain damage. Plaintiff brought a workers compensation suit against the store and be subcontractor who designed and built the island based on the theory… read more
June 3, 2010
$17,062,000: Counsel’s ‘Claims Manual’ Helps Secure Punitive Damages Against Insurer
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiffs home catches on fire damaging 80% of their home and personal property. The Plaintiffs had home insurance with a provision that almost doubled the basic policy if the home had to be rebuilt. The plaintiffs attempted to rebuild and sought the higher coverage from their insurance. For the next 3 years the… read more
June 3, 2010
$17,988,000: Ten Foot Tall Hedges Block Driver’s Line Of Sight Leading To Collision With Young Boy
CASE DESCRIPTION: A 12 year old boy was riding his bike along a street. There was a service road that intersected the street he was traveling on. Unfortunately there were ten-foot tall hedges lining the service street, blocking the line of sight of both streets from one another. As the young boy entered the service… read more
June 3, 2010
$19,422,000: Wrongful Death Of Prominent Physician Resulting In Multi-Million Dollar Settlement
CASE DESCRIPTION: Dr. Doe was involved in a head on automobile collision with an employee of Roe Corporation. Plaintiff alleged that Roe Driver was in the course and scope of employment during the accident. The defendant disputed liability. RESULT: $19,422,080 total settlement The action sprang from a February 2002 automobile collision in which Plaintiffs’ decedent,… read more
June 3, 2010
$25,000,000 : Husband Killed And Wife Disfigured By Disney’s Sailing Ship Columbia
CASE DESCRIPTION: The wrongful death of a 34 year old man and severe facial disfigurement of his wife from the dislodgment of a metal cleat from Disney’s Sailing Ship Columbia. This case, later named the “Columbia” incident, sparked a national debate on the safety of theme parks. The Los Angeles Times Estimates the case settled… read more
June 3, 2010
$55,000,000: Paralyzed 9 Year Old Girl and Her Mother Receive a Precedent Shattering $55 Million Dollar Judgment Against the United States Government After a Five Year Ordeal
CASE DESCRIPTION: June G was driving a private vehicle southbound on Newport Boulevard. Leilani G was a passenger in this vehicle, and she was properly secured in her car seat. The G’s vehicle entered the intersection with Wilson Street on a green light. While in this intersection, the Gutierrez vehicle were struck from the right… read more