Bar brawl Award: $777,545
A bar patron suffered severe head injuries when he was attacked by another
customer, despite the presence of security (Cardoza v. Alto, San Diego County
Superior Court).
Cruise ship fall Award: $265,000
An elderly woman fell down a flight of stairs on a cruise ship when an automatic
door unexpectedly closed on her (Confidential v. Confidential, Los Angeles
County Superior Court).
Mechanic killed Award: $800,000
A maintenance mechanic was killed when a punch press splintered, shooting a
piece of metal into his chest (Hernandez v. E.G. Heller's Son Inc., Los
Angeles County Superior Court).
Medical malpractice Award: Defense
A patient alleged negligent failure to diagnose her mole as melanoma (Anderson
v. Lee, Los Angeles County Superior Court).
Pit fall Award: $310,000
A man who fell into an open pit claimed that inadequate lighting contributed
to the dangerous condition (Mekelburg v. Ogden Attractions, San Bernardino
County Superior Court).
Bus runs over foot Award: $323,000
A LACMTA bus ran over the foot of a pedestrian as he stood on a curb (Perez
v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los Angeles County
Superior Court).
Attorney malpractice Award: $1,305,910
An attorney missed the filing deadline for a client injured on a ride at Universal
Studios (Box v. Heiman, Los Angeles County Superior Court).
Customer hit pumping gas Award: $259,254
A woman pumping gas was struck by another car's side view mirror as it attempted
to exit the station (Foote v. Estate of Smidt, Sacramento County Superior
Court).
Bicycle fall Award: Defense
A bicyclist claimed his front tire got caught in a gap in the street, causing
him to fall (Scott v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Superior Court).
Dog attack Award: $371,525
An elderly woman was attacked in her yard by a neighbor's dog, which had been
inadequately restrained by a flea collar (Hill v. Keagan, Los Angeles County
Superior Court).
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