Boating Accident

Yamaha Waverunner explodes on launch ramp, killing owner. $21.3M. San Bernardino County.

Maritime Law. Five-year-old Yamaha Waverunner explodes from built-up gasoline vapors. Battle of experts ensues at trial.

Case Name: Rosario Del Carmen Pineda, et al. v. Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., et al.
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Thursday, July 18, 2024
Type of Case: Boating Accident, Products Liability, Wrongful Death

Boating accident at Lake Tahoe results in amputated leg. $23M.

Group of young adults rents a speed boat and tows inflatable behind the boat. Props sever leg. Includes issues of admiralty law.

Case Name: Palla v. L M Sports, Inc. et al.
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Monday, December 02, 2019
Type of Case: Boating Accident, Maritime (See also "Boating")

Ferry boat collides with runabout on the SF Bay. $3.7 million jury verdict. Northern District Court.

Tragedy on the San Francisco Bay when a ferry collides with a small powerboat, killing the boat operator and maiming the passenger. Maritime law.

Case Name: Holzhauer v. Golden Gate Bridge Highway & Transportation District
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Friday, April 29, 2016
Type of Case: Boating Accident, Maritime (See also "Boating")

Jet ski crashes into boat that suddenly turns in front of it. $21.7 million product liability and negligence. Los Angeles County.

Drunk grandfather towing grandkids in raft suddenly turns in front of jet ski on Colorado River near Blythe. Jet ski passenger suffers brain damage. Jet ski manufacturer sued for product liability.

Case Name: Fabiola Esparza v. Polaris Industries Inc., Douglas Lane
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Type of Case: Boating Accident, Products Liability