Recent Verdicts

City of Hanford tree trimmer crashes into elderly women's car. $17M. Kings County.

Extent of injuries and damages questioned for two elderly plaintiffs.

Case Name: : Dutton and Musick v. City of Hanford
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Thursday, August 29, 2024
Type of Case: Highlighted Verdicts, Vehicles - Auto vs. Auto

City council fires police chief after he begins embezzlement investigation. $1M. Fresno County.

Police chief is ordered to cease an investigation; he refuses and is later fired.

Case Name: : Jose Garza v. City of Parlier
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Monday, September 16, 2024
Type of Case: Employment, Highlighted Verdicts, Whistleblower

Research scientist develops mesothelioma after years of working with lab equipment containing asbestos. $16.7M. Los Angeles County.

Supplier of lab equipment said to be liable for scientist's mesothelioma.

Case Name: : Kudenov v. Thomas Scientific, Inc.
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Thursday, September 19, 2024
Type of Case: Asbestos, Highlighted Verdicts, Products Liability

Twin suffers birth injury, claims OB-GYN performed below standard of care during birth. $26M. Sonoma County.

OB-GYN directs family-practice resident in delivery but does not go to hospital to evaluate patient.

Case Name: : Quinley Bright v. Matthew Pride, M.D. and Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Type of Case: Highlighted Verdicts, Medical Malpractice