Verdicts and Settlements
June 9, 2010
$152,000: Retired Farmer Struck On His Way To Church
CASE DESCRIPTION: An elderly couple was on their way to church when a motor vehicle accident occurred next to them. One of the vehicles jumped the curb and pinned Mr. Paul H. under it. Plaintiffs’ brought suit to recover medical expenses, negligent infliction of emotional distress and other damages. RESULT: $152,000.00 total settlement Paul and… read more
June 9, 2010
$155,000: Yacht Crashes and Sinks in Newport Beach
CASE DESCRIPTION: Terrance R. was a passenger aboard a 60 foot yacht owned and operated by James S. They were returning to Newport Beach from a trip to Catalina Island when James S. drove the yacht into the Newport Beach jetty, causing the yacht to sink. All six people aboard were rescued. RESULT: $155,000.00 TYPE… read more
June 9, 2010
$173,733.41: Child Attacked By Dog While Left Alone At Grandmother’s House
CASE DESCRIPTION: A 9-year-old child was left alone with a quartered dog that had recently been surgically “debarked.” The dog mauled the child inflicting severe injury to the child’s head and neck. The child brought suit against the dog’s owner based on negligent supervision and strict liability against the dog’s owner. RESULT: $173,733.41 total settlement… read more
June 9, 2010
$175,000: Doctor’s Negligence Allows Patient To Linger Three Days After Stroke Without Treatment
CASE DESCRIPTION: This is an action for medical malpractice arising from a failure to diagnose and treat stroke symptoms which resulted in right sided hemiplegia, with loss of speech. The Plaintiff brought suit against the Hospital Doctor. RESULT: $175,000.00 total settlement On December 11, 1995, Plaintiff experienced weakness on her right side, particularly her leg. … read more
June 9, 2010
$187,500: Plaintiff Vehicle Struck Twice By Trucks
CASE DESCRIPTION: The plaintiff was stopped at a corner preparing to make a left hand turn when the defendant rear ended her. As a result of the impact the plaintiff was pushed into the intersection and struck by another vehicle. RESULT: $187,500.00 total settlement On August 12, 2003, Plaintiff, Amy M. was driving on Nancy… read more
June 9, 2010
$192,515.16: Hole in Parking Lot Causes 73 Year-Old Woman to Fall, Fracture Femur
CASE DESCRIPTION: On September 3, 2005, Mattalyne H, age 73 at the time, was going to have her hair done at a beauty academy in Euclid Plaza Shopping Center in Anaheim, California. Mrs. H is an elderly woman who had a total hip replacement surgery in October, 2004, but had completely recovered and was fully… read more
June 9, 2010
$198,168.36: Man Goes To Doctor For Big Toe Pain And Receives Treatment Causing Nerve Damage
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff sees Doctor for pain and swelling in his right big toe. The Doctor diagnosis the symptoms as a result of gout and injects a drug. The Doctor’s use of the drug was negligent, which resulted in Plaintiff receiving nerve damage in his arm. Plaintiffs sue for damages and loss of consortium. The… read more
June 8, 2010
$200,000: Plaintiff Collects Over Policy Limits For Rear End Automobile Incident
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff was stopped at an intersection when she was rear-ended by a car. The impact was so great that both cars were totaled. Although the Defendant did not dispute liability they did dispute the amount of damages incurred by the Plaintiff and whether the case settlement would exceed the policy limits. RESULT: $200,000.00… read more
June 8, 2010
$210,000: Young Child Falls In Trench And Is Impaled On Exposed Rebar
CASE DESCRIPTION: A young child was playing in his yard when the dirt beneath him gave way, causing him to fall into a 10 foot trench with an exposed rebar at the bottom. The child was impaled on the rebar. Fortunately his family was close by to help him. Plaintiffs brought suit against the construction… read more
June 8, 2010
$220,000: Nurse Breaches Duty Of Care By Giving Patient An Injection In The Wrong Place
CASE DESCRIPTION: During a hospital stay the Plaintiff was given an intramuscular injection to relieve back pain. However, the nurse gave the injection subcutaneously causing necrosis of her skin located around the injection. Plaintiff brought suit alleging breach of duty of care and actual damages. The Defendant disputes what factually happened. RESULT: $220,000.00 total verdict… read more