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PERSONAL INJURY (Automobile collision)

Driver of a sedan involved in collision with another car in Santee suffered injuries to his back. Allstate Insurance company's adjuster and attorney made a final offer of $3000.00 before trial. The adjuster stated that they would get a defense verdict and our client would most likely be awarded "nothing" because the case involved a low impact, minor property damage and "soft tissue injuries". Jury verdict returned for our client for $45,000.00.

PERSONAL INJURY/WORKERS COMPENSATION (Truck collision) Driver of box van suffered a spiral fracture to his lower left leg when the vehicle he was operating while at work was struck broadside by another truck whose driver fell asleep behind the wheel and ran a red light on Interstate 905. Settled for $190,000.00 after filing of lawsuit in addition to the payment by insurance company of an additional $18,000.00 in medical bills and lost wages.

EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION (American with Disabilities Act) Worker sustained a minor job related injury and was subsequently terminated by her employer in violation of the ADA. Mediated settlement of over $212,000.00.

PERSONAL INJURY (Bicycle versus automobile)

Bicycle rider riding the wrong way down a one way street on India Street was struck by a car who made a right turn without looking to make sure it was safe to do so. The bicycle rider suffered multiple fractures to his leg. The insurance company (Mercury) lost at the binding arbitration where portions of their standard insurance policy were ruled invalid by the arbitrator. The insurance company was required to pay the entire amount of the higher policy limits to the injured bicyclist.

PERSONAL INJURY (Medical Malpractice)

Women suffered serious burn injury as a result of an improperly performed elecrodessication procedure to remove a wart from her right index finger. The defendant refused to pay any money and his attorneys threatened the injured women with being forced to pay the costs of suit "after they won". Jury Verdict for women for $211,000.00 plus costs of suit against defendant.

WAGE & HOUR/WRONGFUL TERMINATION

Workers sexually harrassed, wrongfully terminated, and also not properly paid overtime during the course of their employment. Settlement after extensive litigation in excess of $375,000.00.

CLASS ACTION (Wage and Hour)

Class of 400 employees not paid for travel time.

Class Certified, (Confidential Settlement)

PERSONAL INJURY (Automobile accident)

Driver of car suffered herniated disk injury to his lower back in low/moderate speed collision between his pick up truck and another car. Settled for $495,000.00

LABOR LAW (Wage & Hour dispute)

A worker in the housekeeping industry who was not paid proper wages, filed a claim with the California Labor Board and lost. We overturned the Labor Commissioner's decision at trial in Superior Court resulting in a monetary judgment for our client.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION (California, WCAB) Veterans' counselor sustained back injury moving card table. Settled for $400,000

PERSONAL INJURY (Bicycle accident)

A bicyclist suffered bruising to legs and broken wrist when driver of parked car opened door hitting bicyclist and causing him to be thrown from his bicycle.

Settled for $130,000

EMPLOYMENT LAW (Wrongful termination)

Beverage distributor fired for complaining about wages. Judgment for $88,000

PERSONAL INJURY (Slip and fall)

Woman fell on debris in wet parking lot of grocery store and injured lower leg. Settled for $65,000

EMPLOYMENT LAW / WORKERS’ COMPENSATION (Sexual harassment/Workers' Compensation) Administrative assistant harassed by supervisor. Structured settlement in excess of $250,000

PERSONAL INJURY/ WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Cabinet worker in on the job auto accident: $100,000 settlement, plus retraining.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION (Longshore & Harbor Workers) Non surgical shoulder injury. Settled for $108,000

WORKERS' COMPENSATION (Longshore & Harbor Workers) Back injury: $125,000 settlement.

EMPLOYMENT LAW (Defamation)

Two customer service representatives accused of being "drug addicts" by employer. Employer required to pay $50,000 in damages to employees.

The above cases reflect the positive, aggressive and experienced representation we provide for all of our clients. The above results do not constitute a guarantee, warranty or prediction regarding the outcome of your particular legal matter.

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