Verdicts and Settlements
June 3, 2010
$3,493,000: Reckless Drunk Driver and Road Construction Leads To Death of a 20 year-old
CASE DESCRIPTION: 20 year old female killed in a head-on collision by a reckless drunk driver in the course and scope of employment. Road construction also contributed to the accident. Each Defendant disputed personal liability. RESULT: $3,493,503.00 total verdict The Decedent was killed in an auto accident when the Defendant drove his company vehicle over… read more
June 3, 2010
$4,127,000: Suit Settled for $4,127,096.19 In Trucking Death Of Optometrist In Anaheim Hills
CASE DESCRIPTION: Anthony S., under the influence of amphetamines and methamphetamine, was driving an overloaded dump truck with an attached trailer down the 12% steep grade on southbound Imperial Highway in violation of the local ordinances. The truck had defective brakes. Anthony S. ran a red light and struck the Chevrolet Blazer driven by Dr…. read more
June 3, 2010
$4,454,000: Contaminated Fuel Clogs Fuel Line Resulting In Crash Of Small Plane
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff is injured in plane crash occurring shortly after take off. The cause of the accident was found to be due to fuel starvation resulting from negligent maintenance of the plane. One Defendant argued that the crash was actually due to pilot error. Another Defendant attempted to distance itself from liability by claiming… read more
June 3, 2010
$4,500,000: Erratic Driver Kills Young Father Blaming Seizure For the Crash
CASE DESCRIPTION: Defendant driver was observed by witnesses driving erratically, passing cars, and changing lanes at a high rate of speed. She ultimately struck the deceased’s vehicle from the rear as she tried to pass him. The contact caused the deceased to lose control of his vehicle and strike the traffic signal light post on… read more
June 3, 2010
$4,855,000: Failure To Supervise Contractor Leads To Catastrophic Injury
CASE DESCRIPTION: A water well driller was seriously injured when his arm was caught in the spinning part of a machine that drills the wells. There was an issue regarding whether or not the equipment was safe and whether the employer had knowledge that the subcontractor was using unsafe equipment. The Plaintiff brought suit for… read more
June 3, 2010
$5,000,000: Doctor Injured When He Slipped And Fell On A Wet Hospital Floor
CASE DESCRIPTION: Doctor slipped and fell upon entering a Hospital entranceway. Plaintiff claims the floor was left wet and no warnings were left ondisplay. The Defense disputed liability and damages. RESULT: $5,000,000.00 total settlement On December 13, 1993, Plaintiff slipped while on the premises of Roe Hospital. Plaintiff contended that the floor in question was… read more
June 3, 2010
$5,750,000: Left Turning Truck Causes Collision on US-101
CASE DESCRIPTION: The defendant attempted to make a left turn across the US Highway 101 while towing a large piece of farming equipment with a flatbed truck. The defendant was unable to clear the road before oncoming traffic crossed their path. The plaintiff struck the rear portion of the trailer. The driver suffered severe mental… read more
June 3, 2010
$6,200,000: Drunk Driver Hits Parked Car
CASE DESCRIPTION: During the early morning hours of January 13, 2006, Plaintiff 1, was called to Newport Coast Road to assist his son, Plaintiff 3, whose BMW vehicle had suffered a mechanical breakdown. Plaintiff 1 parked his vehicle on the shoulder, completely outside the lanes of traffic, and approximately two car lengths behind his son’s… read more
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