Verdicts and Settlements
June 7, 2010
$995,000: Beach Vacation Turns Into Family’s Worst Nightmare
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff Donald S was ascending stairs while unloading his car on his family’s first day at a vacation rental when he lost his balance and grabbed for the stairway railing, which gave way, causing him to fall approximately 10 feet onto his head. His wife, Shari S, brought an action for loss of… read more
June 7, 2010
$1,000,000: Plaintiff sustained serious injuries while performing roof repairs
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff Darwin B sustained injuries while performing roof repairs on the personal residence of the owner/president of his employer, Doe Roofing, Inc. Plaintiff’s counsel contended that Darwin B was performing these repairs at the behest of, and under the direction of, his employer Doe Roofing, though its controlling principle. While working on these… read more
June 7, 2010
$1,000,000: Truck Slams into Rear End of Plaintiffs Vehicle on 1-15 Freeway
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiffs John L, his wife Lucy L and brother-in-law Doug D were in John L’s Mercedes Benz CLK 320 traveling westbound on the I-15 freeway around 12:30 p.m. when traffic suddenly started to slow in front of them. Mr. L was driving and he noticed a large pick up truck bearing down on… read more
June 7, 2010
$1,001,000: Real Estate Broker Collects Over $1Million For Knee Injury In Auto Accident
CASE DESCRIPTION: a real estate broker suffered chronic knee pain as a result of a car accident. Due to her injured knee the broker could not perform her job of showing homes to clients with the same effectiveness as she previously did. The broker brought suit to recover medical and economic damages. The defendant disputed that… read more
June 7, 2010
$1,015,000: Drunk Driver Slams Into Taxi, Killing Driver And Injuring Pedestrian
CASE DESCRIPTION: A drunk driver ran into a taxi cab pulled off to the side of the road. The plaintiff was standing beside the taxi cab and was severely injured. The defendants claimed that the taxi cab driver was negligent by being on the side of the road. RESULT: $1,015,000.00 total settlement On August 31,… read more
June 7, 2010
$1,160,000: UPS Driver Collects Over Seven Figure Settlement in Auto v. Tractor Trailer Incident
CASE DESCRIPTION: This litigation arose out of a tragic automobile incident that occurred on May 20, 2004. Plaintiff Bruce B, in a UPS tractor trailer and in the course and scope of his employment, was struck on the side of his tractor trailer by Defendant Mina R while he was crossing the intersection of El… read more
June 4, 2010
$1,250,000: Surgeon Fractures Femur In Bicycle Accident
CASE DESCRIPTION: Cyclist hit while crossing street through a green light. Auto made right hand turn in front of the cyclist, cutting him off. The cyclist hit the side of the car and suffered a fractured femur. Plaintiff brought suit for medical expenses and loss of earnings. RESULT: $1,250,000.00 total settlement Plaintiff was cycling westbound… read more
June 4, 2010
$1,250,000: Bicycle Rider Crashes After Defendant Turns Left Immediately In Front of Him
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff Doe was riding his bicycle downhill on Euclid Avenue, when Defendant Roe made a left hand turn in front of Plaintiff intending to turn from Euclid Avenue onto San Antonio Crest. Plaintiff contended that Defendant Roe failed to observe Plaintiff on his bicycle, and made an illegal left hand turn directly in… read more
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