Wrongful Death
June 4, 2010
$1,700,000: Hazing Incident Resulting in a Wrongful Death Settles For $1.7 Million
CASE DESCRIPTION: The plaintiffs, Tony and Sophia L. brought a wrongful death case against the Defendants, members of the UC Irvine chapter Lambda Phi Epsilon fraternity. Their son, Kenny L., sustained fatal head injuries during a fraternity hazing ritual that was disguised as a tackle football game. RESULT: $1,700,000.00 A freshman at Cal Poly Pomona,… 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
$2,296,000: Wrongful Death Of Talented Young Toy Designer
CASE DESCRIPTION: A 28 year old project designer was driving South on Sepulveda Blvd. in the afternoon on a rainy day. A truck driver in the course and scope of employment lost control of his truck, swerved across the highway and hit the Decedent. The Parents brought suit for wrongful death against the driver and… read more
June 3, 2010
$2,700,000: Wife & Mother Lost In Drunk Driving Collision
CASE DESCRIPTION: A woman was struck by another driver who ran a red light while speeding and drunk. The guilty driver was driving a vehicle leased for his use by his employer. The Plaintiffs brought suit on the basis of wrongful death and loss of consortium against the guilty driver and his employer. The driver… read more
June 3, 2010
$3,000,000: Dump Truck Loses Control at Job Site Killing Young Geologist
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff Jason B, an employee of The Reynolds Group, was performing soils testing at a construction site in San Diego because there had been previous contamination of soil at the site. A large building was going to be erected at the construction site, and at the time of the incident the site was… read more
June 3, 2010
$3,100,000: Fatal Crosswalk Mishap Involving 72 Year Old Leads To Record $3.1 Million Settlement
CASE DESCRIPTION: 72 year old man was fatally injured as a result of severe head injuries he sustained after being struck by a commercial vehicle. The Decedent was a pedestrian in a crosswalk area when he was struck by Defendant’s vehicle RESULT: $3,100,000.00 total settlement Husband and wife had left their home on the morning… read more
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
$4,500,000: 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
$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