Recent Verdicts

DUI tree trimmer has no driver's license, crosses center line and strikes couple's van. $83.8M. San Bernardino County

Defendant driver was driving one of the tree company's trucks at night, not in course and scope of his employment.

Case Name: : Rodriguez v. Mowbray's Tree Service
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Type of Case: DUI Accident, Highlighted Verdicts, Negligence, Vehicles - Freeway

City of Long Beach disputes injuries and treatment after trash truck side-swipes plaintiff's vehicle. $579K. Los Angeles County.

City says a third-party driver was partially to blame, and that plaintiff over-treated on liens.

Case Name: : Jose H. Davila v. City of Long Beach
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Monday, July 15, 2024
Type of Case: Highlighted Verdicts, Vehicles - Lane Change, Vehicles - Truck vs. Auto

Ventral hernia surgery does not bring relief to patient, who needs subsequent surgery. Defense verdict. Los Angeles County.

Defense verdict for general surgeon after patient suffers post-op complications; claims improper ventral hernia repair and lack of informed consent.

Case Name: : Deborah Davis and Richard Davis v. Leslie Memsic, M.D.
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Type of Case: Fraud, Highlighted Verdicts, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, Loss of Consortium, Medical Malpractice

Plaintiffs allege California Whistleblower Protection Act violations by university. $6.1M. Riverside County.

Two faculty members at UC Riverside, both psychiatrists, allege whistleblower retaliation including constructive termination.

Case Name: : Lochhead v. The Regents of the University of California, consolidated with Nelson v. The Regents of the University of California
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Thursday, June 27, 2024
Type of Case: Highlighted Verdicts, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination