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Sexual assault Award: $20,529,774 A man rendered a woman unconscious through the use of GHB and then videotaped himself having sexual relations with her (Doe v. Luster, Ventura County Superior Court). Faulty auto repair Award: $1,072,474 A driver was injured when a wheel came off his car shortly after it had been serviced by the dealer (Jones v. University Ford, San Diego County Superior Court). Wage discrimination Award: $42,670,559 Los Angeles County police officers alleged that higher wages for sheriffs constituted discriminatory pay disparity (Frank v. County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Superior Court). Deck collapse Award: $500,000 A woman was injured when the railing on her second-story deck collapsed and she fell to the ground (Oliver v. Wong, Alameda County Superior Court). Mold exposure Award: $1,274,150 A mother and her three daughters alleged injuries due to mold exposure in their rented condominium (Johnson v. Kellogg Terrace, Orange County Superior Court). Fatal surgery Award: Defense An 800-pound patient died of complications following several weight-reduction procedures (Myers v. Fobi, Los Angeles County Superior Court). Hunter electrocuted Award: $12,000,000 A hunter was fatally electrocuted by a downed power line on public hunting grounds (Cavender v. Roe Utility Co., Fresno County Superior Court). Signal violation Award: $565,000 A driver and his passenger were injured when they were struck by a vehicle that ran a red light. (Hanson v. Schwartz, Orange County Superior Court). Workers burned Award: $8,625,000 Four construction workers suffered severe burns when a boom hit a power line (Valencia v. Tutor Saliba Team, Los Angeles County Superior Court). Trust mismanagement Award: Defense The trustee of a charitable trust was sued for mishandling investments (Dubrow v. Mack, Ventura County Superior Court). Editor's Note: California Bar Journal publishes this abbreviated summary of important trials in California provided by Trials Digest Publishing Inc. For a free, complete trial report on any case listed, call 510-420-1800. |
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