Recent Verdicts

Plaintiffs claim defamation within company caused their terminations from insurance company. $82M. Sacramento County.

Zurich American Insurance says three veteran worker's comp claims managers "stole time" from the company by not reporting time off they had taken.

Case Name: : Brantley et al. v. Zurich American Insurance Company
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Thursday, April 18, 2024
Type of Case: Defamation, Employment, Highlighted Verdicts

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Abdominal pain sends plaintiff to ER, surgeon removes appendix, fallopian tube and ovary. Defense verdict. Orange County.

24-year-old plaintiff claims battery when surgeon removes more organs than she consented to. Surgeon says it was reasonable and medically necessary.

Case Name: : Mayra G. Higareda Garcia v. William F. Davis, M.D.
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Wednesday, May 08, 2024
Type of Case: Highlighted Verdicts, Medical Malpractice

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FELA: Railroad man says altered brake equipment on rail car caused him to fall, badly injuring shoulder. $4.38M.

Plaintiff was part of a Union Pacific Railroad crew doing switching movements. FELA case.

Case Name: : Joe Pearson v. Union Pacific Railroad Company
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Thursday, May 02, 2024
Type of Case: FELA, Highlighted Verdicts

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City of Oakland employee harassed by supervisor. $2.62M. Alameda County.

Twelve-year employee says supervisor sexually harassed her for five years, but the City took no action after its investigation and retaliated against plaintiff.

Case Name: : Patricia Toscano v. City of Oakland, et al.
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Monday, May 06, 2024
Type of Case: Discrimination, Sexual, Employment, Highlighted Verdicts, Sexual Harassment

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