$15.5 Million Settlement
Consumer Class Action - Unfair Trade Practices
continue readingPlaintiff and members of the class alleged they were billed improperly for services they did not receive
$7.5 Million Settlement
Workers Compensation Injury / Third-Party Liability
continue readingPlaintiff suffered severe burns in a fire from a gas explosion at a propane gas dispenser. The case was litigated for nearly three years on a theory of negligent installation of the dispensing station without a legally-mandated safety device. The parties took dozens of depositions in multiple states and engaged many experts for product tests and system evaluations. Ultimately, the matter resolved after several months of negotiation following mediation.
$6.1 Million Judgment
Fraud / Real Estate Scam
continue readingPlaintiff was deceived in a real estate scam related to the purchase of mountain property. The judgment included loss of $2 million in investment funds, treble damages for unfair trade practices, and attorneys fees.
$3 million settlement
Rollover case
continue readingOur client was a passenger in a work vehicle, traveling in Oconee County, South Carolina. The driver crossed the center line, drove off the left side of the roadway then struck an embankment and overturned. We alleged the driver was traveling too fast for conditions and loaded the truck improperly, causing an uneven weight transfer, thereby contributing to the rollover.
$2.9 Million Judgment
Wrongful Death / Negligent Use of Firearm
continue readingThe deceased Plaintiff was hunting with a protégé. The protégé mistook the Plaintiff for an animal, shot and killed him. Action was brought for negligence that resulted in judgment.
$1.6 Million Verdict
Medical Malpractice / Shoulder Injury
continue readingMedical Malpractice case brought against one of the foremost shoulder surgeons in the world. The allegations included a lack of informed consent and failure to perform the proper surgery resulting in axillary nerve damage. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the Plaintiffs. An affidavit from the jury foreman showed the jury considered an additional $1 million appropriate for punitive damages.
$1.5 Million Settlement
Medical Malpractice / Anesthesia
continue readingMedical negligence involving injury during anesthesia leading to prolonged hospitalization and protracted healing process.
$1.235 Million Settlement
Severe Injuries / Dram shop / alcohol sales liability
continue readingCombined settlement with at fault drunk driver and bar that served the alcohol to him following collision that occurred as a result of DUI.
$1.1 Million Verdict
Severe Injury / Car Wreck case
continue readingPlaintiff suffered severe injuries to her foot following a collision where a driver crossed the center line and struck her head on in her work vehicle. The case was tried in a very conservative county and the jury returned a verdict of nearly double the last offer from the insurance company.
$1.075 Million Settlement
Product Liability / Negligence
continue readingPlaintiff’s husband was operating a floor buffer when he became overcome with Carbon Monoxide emitted by the buffer. The buffer failed to include a shutoff switch so the buffer continued to run after the operator fell to the ground. The case was filed as a strict liability product defect and negligence action and settled after trial began.
$950,000 and $800,000 Settlements
Product Liability / Medical Device
continue readingTwo separate confidential settlements based on allegations that an international manufacturer of medical devices failed to properly warn physicians that the device caused the risk of upstaging and/or spreading cancer leading to increased treatment and/or death as a result.
$700,000 Settlement
Gross Negligence / Excessive Force
continue readingThe family of a pregnant woman who was shot and killed by a police officer sued the officer, the police department and the city for gross negligence and for violation of the woman and her unborn child’s constitutional rights. The Defendents settled for $700,000 to the family. Read more.
$700,000 Judgment
Fraud / Real Estate Scam
continue readingPlaintiffs were deceived by Defendant into an investment for real property. Defendant failed to make improvements to property and then absconded with the funds.
$700,000 Settlement
Wrongful Death / Excessive Force
continue readingThe father of a deceased woman shot and killed by a police officer sued the city for wrongful death caused by the officer not following standard policies and procedures. The Defendent settled for $700,000 to the family.
$500,000 Settlement
Medical Malpractice / Shoulder Injury
continue readingMedical Malpractice case brought against one of the foremost shoulder surgeons in the world. The allegations included a lack of informed consent and failure to perform the proper surgery causing scapula injury.
$453,000 Verdict
Medical Malpractice / Improper Diagnosis
continue readingPlaintiff was misdiagnosed by a dermatology practice resulting in a worsening of his condition