Santa Barbara, CA
Defense Verdict after 4 weeks
A nationally publicized, wrongful death action, brought by a family against our client’s cab company for negligently ejecting a drunken passenger (the decedent) before he reached his destination. The passenger was later hit and killed by a passing motorist. Plaintiffs demanded policy limits of $1.5 million before trial, and $8 million plus punitive damages from the jury. Defendant offered $675,00.00 before trial. Plaintiffs’ counsel was one of the most accomplished plaintiff lawyers in California. This verdict was featured as the top personal injury defense verdict in California for 2017.
Orange County, CA
Defense Verdict after 2 weeks
A high profile, racially charged, wrongful death action brought by a family against our client’s bar and security guard for negligently allowing a patron (the decedent) to be stabbed to death by a fellow patron and known white supremacist. Plaintiffs demanded policy limits of $1 million before trial, and $38 million from the jury. Defendant offered $500,000.00 before trial. Plaintiffs’ counsel was one of the best trial lawyers in the country.
Los Angeles, CA
Defense Verdict after 3 weeks
A wrongful death action brought by the family of a pedestrian, who was struck and killed (decapitation) by a tractor-trailer as she walked in front of it in a marked cross-walk at an intersection. Plaintiffs demanded policy limits of $1 million before trial, and $10 million from the jury. Defendant offered $500,000.00.
San Bernardino, CA
Verdict of $12,500.00 after 3 weeks
A wrongful death action, brought by the family of a broken down motorist, who was struck and killed by defendant’s passing tractor-trailer on the I-10 freeway in New Mexico. Defendant’s truck driver was impeached throughout trial. Plaintiffs demanded policy limits of $1 million before trial, and $10 million from the jury. Defendant offered $250,000.00 before trial.
Los Angeles, CA
Defense Verdict after 2 weeks
Plaintiff, an elderly, female pedestrian, was walking in a cross-walk with a green light at an intersection, when she was struck and run over by defendant’s left turning work truck. Plaintiff underwent multiple surgeries, and incurred past medical bills of $421,000.00. Future special damages allegedly totaled over $2 million. Plaintiff demanded policy limits of $1 million before trial, and asked the jury for $6 million. Defendant offered $750,000.00. The jury returned a defense verdict in 30 minutes
Ventura, CA
Defense Verdict after 3 weeks
Plaintiff, a construction worker, sued defendant’s trucking company for catastrophic personal injuries (brain damage, multiple spinal fractures, crushed limbs) after he was run over and pinned underneath defendant’s tractor-trailer as it left a construction site. Plaintiff asked for policy limits of $1 million before trial, and $3 million from the jury. Defendant offered $300,000.00. Plaintiff’s counsel was one of the most successful plaintiff lawyers in California.
Los Angeles, CA
Defense Verdict after 5 weeks
Plaintiff, a 25 year old construction worker, lost a leg in a cement mixer, and shortly thereafter developed traumatically induced MS, and brought this strict product liability suit against the manufacturer of the mixer. Plaintiff demanded policy limits of $1 million before trial, and $16 million from the jury. Defendant offered $500,000.00 before trial.
Los Angeles, CA
Defense Verdict after 2 weeks
Plaintiff, a motorcyclist, was struck and almost killed by defendant’s left turning tractor-trailer, which failed to yield to plaintiff. The court allowed all 3 investigating police officers to state that defendant was 100% at fault for the accident. Plaintiff was pinned under defendant’s tractor and sustained a complicated leg fracture and significant burns, which caused him to lose his job as a UPS delivery driver. After plaintiff backed out of a $237,500.00 settlement, the case went to trial. Plaintiff asked the jury for $1.65 million.
Monterey, CA
Defense Verdict after 3 months
Plaintiffs, a family of three, claimed that they were poisoned and brain damaged by an HOA and their neighbors as a result of negligent and intentional actions involving pesticides. Plaintiffs demanded policy limits of $1 million before trial, and $15 million from the jury. Defendants offered $250,000.00 before trial.
San Bernardino, CA
Defense Verdict after 2 weeks
Plaintiff, a motorcyclist, collided with our client’s left turning tractor-trailer. Plaintiff sustained multiple fractures and nearly died. Plaintiff demanded $1 million policy limits before trial, and $2.5 million from the jury. Defendant offered $100,000.00.
Orange County, CA
Defense Verdict after 2 weeks
Plaintiff, a mother of 3, was broadsided by defendant’s shuttle van at roughly 45 mph as defendant allegedly ran a red light at an intersection. Plaintiff had back surgery and incurred past medical bills of $193,500. She demanded $400,000.00 before trial, and $912,500.00 from the jury. Defendant offered $300,000.00 before trial. Plaintiff’s counsel was one of the best plaintiff lawyers in Orange County.
Orange County, CA
Defense Verdict after 2 weeks
Plaintiff, a female German tourist, was walking with her family through a hotel parking lot on her way to Disneyland, when she was struck on the head and knocked unconscious by a 100 lb. fiberglass truck cover, which came off of defendant’s construction site. Plaintiff sustained an admitted moderate TBI with lasting complications. She demanded policy limits of $1 million before trial, and $3,016,534 from the jury. Defendant offered $50,000 before trial.
Los Angeles, CA
Defense Verdict after 1 week
Plaintiff was broadsided at a high speed by defendant, who allegedly ran a red light at an intersection. Plaintiff sustained fractures of his hip, nose and eye socket. He demanded policy limits of $500,000.00 before trial. Defendant offered $15,000.00.
Los Angeles, CA
Defense Verdict after 2 weeks
Plaintiff, a female hockey player, sued defendant for negligently maintaining its hockey rink, after she sustained horrible neck and leg injuries that required multiple surgeries. She demanded policy limits of $1 million. Defendant offered $15,000.00.
Los Angeles, CA
Defense Verdict after 2 weeks
Plaintiff, a restaurant patron, was beaten by a fellow patron at defendant’s restaurant. Plaintiff sustained a torn ACL, requiring surgery, and asked the jury for $300,000.00, plus punitive damages. Defendant offered $25,000.00 before trial.
Los Angeles, CA
$30,000.00 Verdict after 2 weeks
Plaintiff, an elderly pedestrian, was struck and run over by defendant’s cab as it was backing up in a parking garage. Plaintiff claimed brain damage and asked the jury for $600,000.00. Defendant admitted liability and offered $60,000.00.
Orange County, CA
$5,000.00 Verdict after 1 week
Plaintiff, a successful businessman, had his cornea burned at defendant’s barbecue when hot oil flew into his face from defendant’s waitress’ negligent act. Plaintiff demanded policy limits of $1 million before trial. Defendant admitted liability and offered $25,000.00.
Los Angeles, CA
$22,000.00 Verdict after 2 weeks
Plaintiff, an elderly and disabled tenant of defendant’s apartment building, suffered a hip fracture that required surgery after her ceiling collapsed on her. Plaintiff demanded $750,000.00. Defendant admitted liability and offered $100,000.00.
Los Angeles, CA
$15,000.00 Verdict after 1 week
Plaintiff, an elderly tenant of defendant’s apartment building, injured his genitals as a result of slipping in defendant’s negligently maintained laundry facility. Plaintiff demanded $250,000.00. Defendant admitted liability and offered $50,000.00.