Serious Personal Injury
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 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
June 4, 2010
$2,200,000: Malibu Teens Collect Policy Limits When Teenage Driver Loses Control Of BMW
CASE DESCRIPTION: The Plaintiffs, Kendall G and Danielle S, were passengers in a high powered BMW being driven by Hannah B, the daughter of Lost director, Jack B. Plaintiffs contended that Defendant, Hannah B, recklessly drove over a known “dip” in the road in Malibu, attempting to catch air, such that the defendant B lost… read more
June 3, 2010
$2,800,000: Child Nearly Drowns And Recovers $2.8 Million From Homeowners Insurance
CASE DESCRIPTION: This case involves a near drowning accident of a child occurring in an above ground backyard pool at his grandparents’ home. Plaintiff suffered a severe anoxis encephalopathy with seizure disorder and will be disabled for life. Plaintiff sued homeowners on the basis of negligent maintenance of a dangerous condition. RESULT: $2,800,000.00 total settlement… read more
June 3, 2010
$3,400,000: Plaintiffs Collect $3,400,000 Settlement For Disputed Automobile V. Pedestrian Incident
CASE DESCRIPTION: The plaintiff, John H, was struck by Defendant’s company vehicle while he was walking across Pacific Coast Highway, in Laguna Beach, in a marked crosswalk. Terry H, John’s wife, brought a case for loss of consortium. RESULT: $3,400,000 This litigation arose out of an incident that occurred on January 25, 2006, at approximately… 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
$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