Verdicts and Settlements
June 8, 2010
$443,248: Negligent Free Passengers Injured In T-Bone Collision In The Desert
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiffs were passengers in a vehicle driven by James W and owned by Nicholas K that was struck by a vehicle driven by John C, when the vehicle in which Plaintiffs were riding attempted to make a left hand turn from Via Las Palmas, across oncoming traffic, and onto Palm Canyon Drive in… read more
June 8, 2010
$450,000: Parasite in Crab at Sushi Restaurant Caused Severe Lung Infection
CASE DESCRIPTION: Jessica R contracted a severe parasitic lung infection after ingesting a live, soft-shell crab while employed as a waitress at Doe Restaurant. RESULT:$450,000 settlement Jessica R worked as a waitress at Doe Restaurant. She served live Sawagani crabs at customers’ requests on several occasions. On February 18, 2006, at the request of a… read more
June 8, 2010
$450,000: Boat Captain Gets Leg Caught In Unprotected Machinery
CASE DESCRIPTION: The Captain of a sportfishing boat was in the engine room performing urgent and necessary maintenance, when his pant leg was caught in an exposed rotating piece of machinery. He suffered severe and permanent injuries. The exposed rotating machinery violated maritime law, in that covers or guards are required on such machinery. Plaintiff… read more
June 8, 2010
$450,000: Doctor Forgets To Establish Arterial Blood Flow Into Boy’s Arm While Treating Fracture
CASE DESCRIPTION: A young boy fractured his arm resulting in arterial interruption of blood into his injured arm. A orthopedic surgeon repaired the facture but did not cure the interruption of blood flow. The young boys family brought suit for medical malpractice claiming the surgeon’s actions were below the standard of care. RESULT: $450,000.00 total… read more
June 8, 2010
$450,000: Mother/Wife Bleeds to Death in Hospital after Giving Birth
TYPE OF CASE: Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death INJURIES: Wrongful death of wife and mother DATE & LOCATION OF INCIDENT: August 12, 2003 PLAINTIFF’S AGE: Father (age 43) and 6 children ranging from newborn to 20 years of age Plaintiff’s decedent, a 40 year old wife and mother bled to death in Defendants hospital after giving… read more
June 8, 2010
$450,000: Dial-A-Ride Driver Improperly Secures Plaintiff’s Wheelchair Resulting in Fatal Head Injury
RESULT: $450,000 from MV Transportation. CASE DESCRIPTION: David G, deceased, and his wife Sofia, rode the City of Cerritos Dial-A-Ride van to Mr. G’s dialysis treatments, three times a week. On the date of incident, while making a left turn from Gridley Road, Mr. G fell onto his right side and struck the right side… read more
June 7, 2010
$500,000: Plaintiffs Collect $500,000 Settlement For Automobile Accident
CASE DESCRIPTION: At about 9:45 p.m., Christopher L and his girlfriend Alicia W were driving to a restaurant for dinner. As they were traveling southbound on Antonio Parkway, Defendant Douglas B, driving northbound, crossed over the center median and struck Plaintiffs’ vehicle head-on. Plaintiffs argued that Defendant was found to be under the influence of… read more
June 7, 2010
$500,000: Grandmother Hit Broadside Reaches Resolution
CASE DESCRIPTION: A grandson accompanied by his grandmother was struck broadside by a commercial pickup truck by an employee of the concrete company. The employee was acting under the course and scope of his employment. The plaintiffs sued the employer and employee for the injuries they suffered. RESULT: $500,000.00 total settlement Mimanell R. was a… read more
June 7, 2010
$500,000: Smoke Detectors Fail Resulting In Death
CASE DESCRIPTION: A fire broke out from a table lamp in the plaintiffs’ rented home. The smoke detectors in the residence failed to warn the occupants resulting in the death of the father and one of the children in the household. Plaintiffs brought suit against the owners of the home on the ground of dangerous… read more
June 7, 2010
$500,000: Electrical Contractor Struck By Catering Truck
CASE DESCRIPTION: The defendant was driving a borrowed catering truck when he hit the plaintiff who was a pedestrian at the time. The defendants disputed liability due to the driver operating a borrowed vehicle. RESULT: $500,000.00 total settlement William F. is a ten plus year customer of Defendant International Catering. William F. owns his own… read more