Dental malpractice Award: $2,623,076
A patient alleged that a negligently implanted tooth obliterated a nerve, resulting
in severe pain (Lee v. Kar, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Plaintiff
attorney: J. Grant Kennedy). Bariatric surgery Award: Defense
A woman who underwent bariatric surgery alleged that her post-surgical complications
were the result of negligence (Zachary v. Crookes, Los Angeles County
Superior Court, Defense attorney: Richard J. Ryan) Rollover Award: $5,641,722
A 15-year-old girl suffered massive injuries when the minivan in which she was
riding overturned after being hit by a truck (Avila v. Dresick Farms Inc.,
Imperial County Superior Court, Plaintiff attorney: Brian J. Panish). Student cheating Award: Defense
Students at Loma Linda University alleged procedural improprieties in the discipline
imposed for cheating (Anderson v. Loma Linda University, San Bernardino
County Superior Court, Defense attorney: Roland C. Bainer). Nursing home violations Award: $3,000,000
Nursing home residents and employees claimed that conditions in several facilities
in California violated state law (Williamson v. Ensign Group Inc.,
Los Angeles County Superior Court, Plaintiff attorney: Stephen M. Garcia). Racial discrimination Award: $1,405,000
An African-American supermarket employee for 30 years alleged that his promotions
were blocked due to racial animus and he was subjected to ridicule because of
his race by fellow employees (O’Quinn v. Raley’s and Bel Air,
Eastern District Federal Court, Plaintiff attorney: Larry L. Baumbach). Trip and fall Award: $1,062,760
A woman was injured when she slipped on a garden hose that was left at the bottom
of a stairway (James v. Raygoza, Los Angeles County Superior Court,
Plaintiff attorney: Gary A. Dordick). Sexual harassment Award: Defense
An employee of San Diego Community College alleged that she suffered sexual
harassment and retaliation at the hands of her mentor (Nasrawi v. Abina,
San Diego County Superior Court, Defense attorney: Ray J. Artiano).
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