Bellas v. Angelus Hudson, Inc., Los Angeles Superior Court, 1997

Portable toilet falls off flatbed truck. Plaintiff driver swerved to avoid hitting toilet, lost control and smashed into center divider on freeway. Injury included cervical strain and sprain, torn rotator cuff in right shoulder, nerve injury in elbow and wrist pain. Defendants settlement offers of $75,000.00, increased to $200,000.00, increased to $300,00.00 were rejected by Plaintiff. Case settled for $575,000.00 one week before trial.

Laurino v. Radisson Suite Hotel, Ventura County Superior Court, 1998

Premises liability trip and fall. Hotel guests trips over concrete tire stop in parking lot. Injury included chipped teeth, lacerated lip, neck and knee pain. Case settled for $70,000.00 after suit filed.

Case Name Confidential, Ventura County Superior Court, 1998

Commercial truck and trailer rig making left turn side swiped automobile. Plaintiff, a 55-year old woman with a history of congestive heart failure, suffers a heart attack during argument with truck driver. Damage from heart attack further reduced heart function resulting in heart transplant surgery. Defendant claimed truck driver not at fault and since Plaintiff was already on a list for a heart transplant did not sustain any damage. Plaintiff claimed heart attack was caused by the accident and the need for a heart transplant surgery was accelerated. Case settled for $225,000.00.

Nassanian v. Otte, Los Angeles Superior Court, 1999

Premises liability and dangerous conditions of property. Plaintiff was riding a bicycle down hill on a residential street. Defendant property owner placed wooden beams in driveway extending into gutter of street. Plaintiff saw, but was unable to stop and avoid wooden beams, lost control and fell off bicycle. Injury included broke bone of foot, abrasions to elbow, left side of body, and knee. Home owner liability insurance was $100,000.00 Cae settled for $95,000.00.

Case Name Confidential, Ventura County Superior Court, 1999

Dangerous condition of public property. Mother and infant daughter seated in bleachers watching a girls softball game. A foul ball came over a 6 foot fence and struck an infant from behind, causing a head injury with several seizure episodes. One year later, minor child was developing normally with no observable residual side effects. Defendant disputed liability and claimed any future damages to the child were speculative. Settlement of $100,000.00 for minor child's personal injuries and $10,000.00 for mother based on negligent infliction of emotional distress.

Maldonado v. Vesper Townhomes, Los Angeles Superior Court, 1999

Premises liability. At request of a maintenance worker of Defendant, Plaintiff was assisting in placing plastic sheeting on roof. While following directions of the maintenance worker, Plaintiff fell off the roof sustaining a fracture of the right elbow, thumb and wrist. Liability and nature and extent of injuries were disputed. Case settled for $275,000.00 after suit filed.