Construction accident Award: $3,436,781
A helicopter mechanic was injured when solar panels his crew was attempting
to move fell onto his foot (Lawrence v. Haase, Tehama County Superior
Court).
Motorcyclist broadsided Award: $2,061,485
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a van that turned
in his path (Foster v. Nelson, Los Angeles County Superior Court).
Medical malpractice Award: Defense
An actor alleged that he suffered a stroke due to inadequate DVT prophylaxis
following hip surgery (Garfield v. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles
County Superior Court).
Commercial lease dispute Award: $21,347,519
The defendant/cross-complainant in a commercial lease dispute prevailed on
a breach of contract claim (TDY Industries v. San Diego Unified Port District,
San Diego County Superior Court).
Robbery shootout Award: $5,246,387
A family shopping at Costco sustained severe injuries as a result of a shootout
between gunmen and security guards during an attempted robbery (Chau v. Sectran
Security Inc., Los Angeles County Superior Court).
Sexual harassment Award: Defense
A production assistant alleged that she suffered severe emotional distress
as a result of being sexually harassed and then terminated by her employer (Belderrain
v. Cyrus Business Furniture, Los Angeles County Superior Court).
Valve explodes Award: $1,406,244
A man sustained severe eye damage when the pressure relief valve on a tank
discharged highly pressurized propane into his eye (Watt v. Ferrellgas,
Los Angeles County Superior Court).
Delayed C-section Award: $4,250,000
An infant was born with severe cerebral palsy, allegedly as a result of near-total
asphyxia and a failure to deliver via emergency C-section (Rodriguez v. Doe
Health Plan, Santa Clara County Superior Court).
Parked car v. big rig Award: $690,000
A passenger was injured when her vehicle was rear-ended by a big rig as the
car sat parked on the edge of the interstate (Armagost v. Westcoast Bulk
Transport Inc., Los Angeles County Superior Court).
Botox reaction Award: Defense
A movie producer’s wife alleged debilitating adverse reactions to Botox
injections she received for treatment of migraines (Medavoy v. Klein,
Los Angeles County Superior Court).
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