School district settles for $4.75 million after jury finds that it was negligent in hiring a school bus driver who later molested a special-needs child on the bus.
Case Name: Diana C. v. Lodi Unified School District, et al.
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Motorcyclist, 35, is struck by defendant company's pickup, but defendant says driver was retired and not in course and scope of employment. Catastrophic head and spine injuries. $11.9 million verdict.
Case Name: Sean Choy v Mori Hatsushi and Associates Inc., Masaru Hatsushi, Mori Hatsushi and Tomiko Hatsushi and M. Hatsushi Landscaping
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Monday, December 10, 2012
Plaintiffs were visiting relatives in the U.S. when their passenger vehicle was struck on freeway by a tractor-trailer truck. Plaintiff wife suffered severe spinal injuries and requires constant care. Defendant trucking company denied liability and offered a $250,000 settlement pre-trial. Jury found trucking company 100% liable.
Case Name: Jaishree Sheth v. Schneider National Carriers, Inc.
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Friday, June 29, 2012
Continued parental concerns over a teacher's attention to female students went unanswered by authorities at an elementary school in Carlsbad. School district found liable by jury.
Case Name: Emma & Jaiden v. Carlsbad Unified School District
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Sunday, June 17, 2012
A San Diego-area family lost their home and four family members to a military jet crash. United States of America admitted sole liability. Judge had to determine reasonable compensation.
Case Name: Don Yoon et al v. United States of America
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Tuesday, December 27, 2011
