Good Samaritan electrocuted Award: $1,050,000
A man was electrocuted when he attempted to extinguish a fire, started by a
downed power line, on a neighbor’s property ( Shine v. PG&E, Sonoma
County Superior Court).
Pothole fall Award: $6,656,881
A woman sustained severe head injuries when she tripped in a pothole in the
parking lot of the restaurant she owned (Grassi v. UDO Partners, Los Angeles
County Superior Court).
Insurance bad faith Award: $2,187,500
Homeowners sued for bad faith refusal by their insurance carrier to cover mold-related
damages (Rogers v. USAA, San Diego County Superior Court).
Surgical death Award: $2,415,477
A patient undergoing elective sinus surgery died as a result of physician negligence
(Brown v. St. Jude Medical Center, Orange County Superior Court).
Shower door shatters Award: Defense
Two minors were seriously injured when a non-tempered glass door broke while
they were taking a shower (Gutierrez v. Arreola, Los Angeles County Superior
Court).
Forklift accident Award: $12,991,432
A deliveryman was left a quadriplegic after a forklift fell on him (Munoz v.
Sierra Autocars, Los Angeles County Superior Court).
Ob/gyn malpractice Award: $3,998,800
A pregnant woman died following surgery to remove her dead fetus. (Rodriguez
v. Donley-Kimble, San Bernardino County Superior Court).
Trademark infringement Award: $2,839,885
A company filed suit for infringement of its concept for a new type of automobile
gauge (Velox Enterprises Inc. v. Jimray Technology Inc., Central District Federal
Court).
Student death Award: $2,076,000
A student who collapsed during a lecture at a community college was allegedly
ignored by his professor until it was too late to save him (Kinney v. Grossmont-Cuyamaca
Community College, San Diego County Superior Court).
Head-on collision Award: $4,450,000
A family suffered one fatality and three injuries in a head-on collision with
a pickup that crossed a center line (Vo v. Outdoor Resorts Motorcoach Resort
and Spa Inc., San Diego County Superior Court).
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