Verdicts and Settlements

$2,314,721.78: Award For Delay In Ordering Caesarian Section

CASE DESCRIPTION: While “Doe” Mother was in labor with “Doe” Baby at “Roe” Hospital, the nursing staff and “Roe” Doctor were negligent in reading and interpreting the fetal monitor strip for several hours in the early morning hours of August 10, 2003, resulting in significant injuries to “Doe” Baby. RESULT: Settled for $2,314,721.78 TYPE OF… read more

$2,500,000: Insurance Co. Flip-Flops As To Whether Their Client Was At Fault In An Accident

CASE DESCRIPTION: The plaintiff was involved in an auto accident with and uninsured motorist. The uninsured motorist sued plaintiff for their injuries. Plaintiff’s insurance carrier (defendant) defended the plaintiff in that action claiming no liability. However, when the plaintiff sought to collect on their under insured motorist policy, defendant began claiming the plaintiff was at… read more

$2,650,000: $2.65 Million Settlement In Truck v. Truck Collision Due To Slippery Trench Plates

CASE DESCRIPTION:  Plaintiff was driving in the rain up Pacific Coast Highway near Laguna Beach.  Defendant was driving employers van down Pacific Coast highway, crossed the center line and collided with Plaintiff head on.  On the section of road where the accident occurred, road construction was taking place and several hundred feet of “trench plates”… read more

$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

$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

$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

$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

$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

$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

$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