Verdicts and Settlements
June 7, 2010
$500,000: Sheet Metal From Mobile Home Causes Rollover Accident On Freeway
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiffs were driving on the Interstate 5 when a piece of sheet metal came off a mobile home and hit their windshield. Plaintiffs’ car went out of control, crashed and at the very least rolled on its side. Plaintiff brought suit against the owners of the mobile home and the towing company that… read more
June 7, 2010
$510,000:Questionable Handling Of A Baseball Spectator’s Injury By Insurance Company
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff injured while sitting in bleachers by flying bat. Plaintiff brings suit for medical expenses and other damages. The homeowner’s insurer of the person, who launched the bat, was sued for the policy limits. After a break down between parties regarding settlement negotiations, the Defendant later settled for five times the policy limits…. read more
June 7, 2010
$565,000: Plaintiffs Collect Policy Limits In Auto Incident At Fashion Island
CASE DESCRIPTION: This litigation arose from an automobile v. automobile incident occurring in the City of Newport Beach. Plaintiff, negotiating a left hand turn, was struck on the driver’s side by Defendant who ran a red light at an excessive speed. RESULT: $565,000.00 total settlement Plaintiffs contended that they were legally negotiating a left hand… read more
June 7, 2010
$585,000: Mother Killed During Tree Removal At Her Residence
CASE DESCRIPTION: 18 year old mother was killed by a falling tree being removed on the tenant’s property. Infant son brought suit through his Guardian Ad Litem for the wrongful death of his mother and negligent conduct by the Defendants. Defendants disputed liability amongst themselves. RESULT: $585,000.00 total settlement On February 6, 1995, Plaintiff’s 18… read more
June 7, 2010
$625,000: Passenger Collects $625,000 for Injuries Resulting from Street Racing Accident
CASE DESCRIPTION: Ms. Roe was a passenger in a car driven by Parees G, which was involved in a street race with a car driven by Mohsen M, whose passenger was Arya A. Parees lost control of his vehicle and hit a wall, resulting in his death and causing severe injuries to Ms. Roe. RESULT:… read more
June 7, 2010
$640,000: Happy Hour Truck Driver Versus Pedestrian
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff, Diane P., was Plaintiffs brought a lawsuit for personal injury damages, negligent infliction of emotional distress and loss of consortium. Diane P. left her home in Costa Mesa to take her usual evening walk. It was a clear evening with good visibility. She was about two blocks from her home and approaching… read more
June 7, 2010
$650,000: Doctor Nicked Bowel During Surgery Causing Deadly Infection
CASE DESCRIPTION: Defendant was admitted to the hospital for abdominal pain and had bowel surgery. During the surgery, the Decedent’s bowel was scratched. The Decedent developed a post-operative infection. Sadly when the infection was finally discovered is was too late for the Decedent. A cause of action was brought against two doctors and the hospital. … read more
June 7, 2010
$650,000: Tractor Trailer Causes Fatal Car Accident
CASE DESCRIPTION: Tractor trailer makes U-turn at night on MacArthur Blvd. Two cars crashed into the trailer resulting in the death of two individuals. Plaintiff argued that poor lighting and no warnings for on coming traffic were contributing conditions that led to the accident. Defendants claimed that the Decedent was at fault. RESULT: $650,000.00 total… read more
June 7, 2010
$675,000: Accident Involving Two Semi Trucks
CASE DESCRIPTION: Defendant made a U-Turn in his tractor trailer from the side of the road in front of the Plaintiff in his tractor trailer. Plaintiff was unable to stop in time. Plaintiff brought suit to recover medical expenses and other damages. RESULT: $675,000.00 total settlement Vernon B. was traveling Westbound in a tractor trailer… read more
June 7, 2010
$700,000: Vehicle With Two Children Crashes When Brakes Go Out
CASE DESCRIPTION: A father was fixing up truck for his son to use. While rebuilding the older model truck the father had the power brakes rebuilt by ABS Power Brake, since the part was not available. After installing the rebuilt brakes and testing them, the father took his son and daughter out for a test… read more