Verdicts and Settlements
June 7, 2010
$500,000: Smoke Detectors Fail Resulting In Death
CASE DESCRIPTION: A fire broke out from a table lamp in the plaintiffs’ rented home. The smoke detectors in the residence failed to warn the occupants resulting in the death of the father and one of the children in the household. Plaintiffs brought suit against the owners of the home on the ground of dangerous… read more
June 7, 2010
$500,000: Electrical Contractor Struck By Catering Truck
CASE DESCRIPTION: The defendant was driving a borrowed catering truck when he hit the plaintiff who was a pedestrian at the time. The defendants disputed liability due to the driver operating a borrowed vehicle. RESULT: $500,000.00 total settlement William F. is a ten plus year customer of Defendant International Catering. William F. owns his own… read more
June 7, 2010
$500,000: Sheet Metal From Mobile Home Causes Rollover Accident On Freeway
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiffs were driving on the Interstate 5 when a piece of sheet metal came off a mobile home and hit their windshield. Plaintiffs’ car went out of control, crashed and at the very least rolled on its side. Plaintiff brought suit against the owners of the mobile home and the towing company that… read more
June 7, 2010
$510,000:Questionable Handling Of A Baseball Spectator’s Injury By Insurance Company
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff injured while sitting in bleachers by flying bat. Plaintiff brings suit for medical expenses and other damages. The homeowner’s insurer of the person, who launched the bat, was sued for the policy limits. After a break down between parties regarding settlement negotiations, the Defendant later settled for five times the policy limits…. read more
June 7, 2010
$565,000: Plaintiffs Collect Policy Limits In Auto Incident At Fashion Island
CASE DESCRIPTION: This litigation arose from an automobile v. automobile incident occurring in the City of Newport Beach. Plaintiff, negotiating a left hand turn, was struck on the driver’s side by Defendant who ran a red light at an excessive speed. RESULT: $565,000.00 total settlement Plaintiffs contended that they were legally negotiating a left hand… read more
June 7, 2010
$585,000: Mother Killed During Tree Removal At Her Residence
CASE DESCRIPTION: 18 year old mother was killed by a falling tree being removed on the tenant’s property. Infant son brought suit through his Guardian Ad Litem for the wrongful death of his mother and negligent conduct by the Defendants. Defendants disputed liability amongst themselves. RESULT: $585,000.00 total settlement On February 6, 1995, Plaintiff’s 18… read more
June 7, 2010
$625,000: Passenger Collects $625,000 for Injuries Resulting from Street Racing Accident
CASE DESCRIPTION: Ms. Roe was a passenger in a car driven by Parees G, which was involved in a street race with a car driven by Mohsen M, whose passenger was Arya A. Parees lost control of his vehicle and hit a wall, resulting in his death and causing severe injuries to Ms. Roe. RESULT:… read more
June 7, 2010
$640,000: Happy Hour Truck Driver Versus Pedestrian
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff, Diane P., was Plaintiffs brought a lawsuit for personal injury damages, negligent infliction of emotional distress and loss of consortium. Diane P. left her home in Costa Mesa to take her usual evening walk. It was a clear evening with good visibility. She was about two blocks from her home and approaching… read more
June 7, 2010
$650,000: Doctor Nicked Bowel During Surgery Causing Deadly Infection
CASE DESCRIPTION: Defendant was admitted to the hospital for abdominal pain and had bowel surgery. During the surgery, the Decedent’s bowel was scratched. The Decedent developed a post-operative infection. Sadly when the infection was finally discovered is was too late for the Decedent. A cause of action was brought against two doctors and the hospital. … read more
June 7, 2010
$650,000: Tractor Trailer Causes Fatal Car Accident
CASE DESCRIPTION: Tractor trailer makes U-turn at night on MacArthur Blvd. Two cars crashed into the trailer resulting in the death of two individuals. Plaintiff argued that poor lighting and no warnings for on coming traffic were contributing conditions that led to the accident. Defendants claimed that the Decedent was at fault. RESULT: $650,000.00 total… read more