Representative Cases

Plaintiff, a 14-year old high school student at the time of the injury, was hit by a baseball during a "slow pitch" batting drill. He suffered orbital fractures around the right eye, as well as a traumatic injury to the right eye that has resulted in vision loss and a fixed, dilated pupil. Plaintiff alleges that the Defendant high school that he attended was grossly negligent in failing to provide adequate instruction and supervision. Defendant disputes gross negligence, as well as the nature and extent of the Plaintiff's injuries.

Plaintiff tripped on a black rubber parking stop in the parking lot of a retail store. She alleges injuries to her left knee, right shoulder, and lumbar spine. She has had to undergo surgeries to the knee and shoulder, and a fusion of the lumber spine is pending. Defendants dispute the nature and extent of her damages, alleging that her conditions are largely or even solely the result of pre-existing or degenerative conditions.

Plaintiff was driving his work truck and was rear-ended on a freeway in Northern California by another work truck. He sustained shoulder, neck and low back injuries; and he is facing likely future treatment and possibly surgeries. Settlement required resolution of the outstanding Worker's Compensation liens, in addition to the underlying civil action.

Plaintiff fell on the staircase leading from the parking structure of a large apartment complex. She suffered a spiral fracture of her lower left leg, which required surgery. She alleges that the stairs failed to conform to applicable construction/design standards. The owner of the complex has denied liability.

Plaintiff, a former police officer, alleges she was injured at an out-patient surgery center she went to in order to have a lumbar epidural injection. While sedated, she alleges that she sustained a serious injury to her foot, which was in a soft cast from an earlier, unrelated surgery. She alleges the surgery center is liable for negligence under the theory of res ipsa loquitur. Plaintiff has experienced serious complications from her various injuries, and has been diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).

Plaintiff tripped or slipped on concrete parkway while exiting her vehicle. She suffered a fractured hip, requiring surgery and rehab. She also alleges a brain and other related injuries. The area near where she fell contained a fire hydrant, which was sheared off a few days before when one of the Defendants hit it in a single-vehicle accident. Plaintiff alleges the driver, City, and homeowners association for the adjacent condo complex were jointly responsible for allowing dirt and debris to remain on the concrete area where she fell. She alleges the dirt and debris was the cause of her fall.

Plaintiff's vehicle was hit broadside by a vehicle that was propelled into hers when a truck rear-ended the middle vehicle. Plaintiff has alleged injuries to her right shoulder, as well as gynecological complications from abdominal trauma.

An eight-year-old girl who attended a friend’s birthday party in the courtyard of an apartment complex accidentally kicked a can of sterno that was placed on the ground. She sustained serious burns to her legs and pubic area. Her guardian ad litem sued the apartment owner/manager, alleging that he negligently failed to impose and enforce safety rules.

Action by an Uber driver who was hit in a “T-bone” collision when the defendant driver failed to stop at a stop sign. The victim, who allegedly sustained a traumatic brain injury, also sued the city where the accident occurred for failure to maintain a parkway tree that was blocking the sign. The Uber driver’s wife also brought also brought a claim for loss of consortium.

Personal injury action by a wheelchair-bound traveler at LAX who was left alone while her attendant went to retrieve her luggage; the traveler subsequently fell while attempting to stand on her own. Issues included whether the wheelchair services provider was a “common carrier,” and therefore subject to the “utmost care” standard set forth in California Civil Code Section 2100.

Negligence claim by an automobile driver who was rear-ended. Unusual questions were raised as to whether the plaintiff suffered a “nerve-stretch” injury, requiring the implantation of a spinal cord stimulator.

Premises liability action by a personal assistant to a well-known singer who was a judge on “the Voice” television competition. The assistant suffered a complicated ankle fracture while walking down the staircase of a temporary trailer located at the filming site.

Three-car collision at the 91 and 605 freeway transition. Plaintiff allegedly suffered serious back injuries. Issues arose regarding sub rosa surveillance video of the plaintiff. A 402 hearing was necessary to confirm that the surveillance film had not been sped up or otherwise altered.

Personal injury action brought by a man who sustained low back and other injuries when he was leaving a restaurant, and the valet retrieved his car (a restored 1966 Mustang fastback). The valet allegedly failed to correctly set the hand brake, causing the car to roll backwards and injure the plaintiff. The case was tried to a jury, and a verdict was reached. A new trial had to be ordered, because one of the jurors impermissibly shared his own personal opinions and experiences regarding automobile brakes with the other members of the jury.

Numerous other jury and court trials involving automobile accidents and premises liability; with both admitted and disputed liability.