Verdicts and Settlements
June 10, 2010
$550,000: Big Rig Collides With SUV Causing Physical and Mental Injuries To Plaintiff
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff David P. filed a lawsuit against Defendants Adrian R. and Carlos A. for the Defendants’ failure to abide by the basic rules of traffic safety which led to an auto accident, severely injuring the Plaintiff. Both Defendants were found to have joint fault in causing David P.’s automobile to catapult into the… read more
June 9, 2010
$85,000: Stepladder Collapse Results in Severed Achilles Tendon
CASE DESCRIPTION: Jeff K. had a Franklin-type chair (a chair that also transforms into a step ladder) which he positioned in the step ladder configuration in order to reach for a sweater in a closet at his home. When he stepped up to the second step to reach for the sweater, the chair slid forward… read more
June 9, 2010
$100,000: Award-Winning Food Editor Settles For Policy Limits
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff is rear-ended on the freeway by a Defendant whose motor insurance company had gone into liquidation. Pursuant to C.I.G.A. the Plaintiffs were required to proceed against their own insurance company. RESULT: $100,000.00 total settlement On October 18, 2001, Plaintiff Mary M., the award-winning Food Editor of the Orange County Register, sustained injuries when… read more
June 9, 2010
$102,000: Two Vicious Dogs Attacked Neighbors
CASE DESCRIPTION: Larry Z., while walking his dog in front of his own home, was attacked by two pit bull-mix dogs. James K. was attacked by the same two dogs moments later while walking with his wife near their residence. Their spouses each had claims for negligent infliction of emotional distress, for observing their respective… read more
June 9, 2010
$107,500: Rear End Accident Leads To Multiple Shoulder Injuries
CASE DESCRIPTION: Rear-end accident leads to multiple shoulder surgeries. RESULT: $107,500.00 total settlement At approximately 6:30 p.m., on Wednesday, February 11, 2004, our client, Shelli M. was operating her 2004 Green Chevrolet Suburban in the number one lane on northbound Redhill Avenue, just north of Edinger. Shelli M.’s daughter, Kaylyn, was riding in the Suburban… read more
June 9, 2010
$110,000: Driving Miscommunication Leads To Motorcycle Vs. Auto Collision
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff was riding his motorcycle when the defendant made a left hand turn in front of him resulting in an accident and significant injuries to the plaintiff. The plaintiff brought suit for personal injury and his wife brought suit for loss of consortium. The defendant disputed what happened factually and their liability. RESULT: … read more
June 9, 2010
$110,000: Plaintiff Injured When Pinned By Car At John Wayne Airport
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff was standing behind his daughter’s vehicle near the curb at Terminal A at the airport. Suddenly, Plaintiff was pinned from behind by the Defendant’s vehicle, which crushed his knees. Plaintiff sued to recover medical expenses, loss of consortium, and other damages stemming from his personal damages. The Defendant disputed liability and actual… read more
June 9, 2010
$122,500: On His Evening Walk Plaintiff Fell Into a Large Unlit Hole at His Residential Complex
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiffs Paul and Linda F. were taking an evening walk in the vicinity of their neighborhood. The F’s attempted to enter a pedestrian gate of their complex, but the gate was jammed and they were unable to get it open. A car was entering the development and the car access gate was opened,… read more
June 9, 2010
$125,000: Fatal Late Night Accident Caused By Speeding, Inattention, Alcohol
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff passenger and driver are struck while making a left hand turn during a green light. Defendant sped through a red light causing the accident. Plaintiff brought suit on grounds of personal injury to recover medical expenses and loss of income. The Defense disputed issues of liability and true cost of Plaintiff’s damages. RESULT: $125,000.00… read more
June 9, 2010
$150,000: Boy Factures Leg At Del Taco When Partition Falls On Him
CASE DESCRIPTION: Hayden Corlette, 5-years =-old, was at a Del Taco with his family when a partition fell on him, trapping him underneath and fracturing his right leg. RESULT: $150,000.00 settlement On May 20, 2007, the Corlette family arrived at Del Taco, Store #711 located at the corner of Imperial and Orangethorpe in Yorba Linda,… read more