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

Company fires employee while he is out on medical leave, after he asked for simple accommodation. $240K. Los Angeles County.

Vault teller for restaurant supply company is fired after he is asked to return to work early from surgery and requests certain accommodations.

Case Name: : Jesus Lopez v. Canton Food Co., Inc.
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Type of Case: Employment, Highlighted Verdicts, Wrongful Termination

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