Teenager waiting for bus is struck by vehicle; claims bus stop was in dangerous spot. School district and county settle out before trial for $5.06 million.
Case Name: Carly Bray v. Kassandra Hoelscher
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Friday, January 22, 2016
Plaintiff suffers TBI when hit by a car while he was in the street after dark, helping a dog owner and his injured dog. Medical and loss of earnings damages waived. Defense offered policy limit of $100,000 only three months before trial.
Case Name: Joesph Butenhoff v. Rae Anne Bautista
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Toddler, age 18 months, was playing in the yard of an apartment building when defendant, a tenant in the building, backed up his SUV and ran over her, causing severe injury.
Case Name: Mireyli Gomez v. Hugo Aguirre, Jim Fakhoury
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Thursday, November 07, 2013
Skateboarder, 25, enters uncontrolled crosswalk and strikes SUV passing through the crosswalk. Jury's gross award was 10 times defense offer, but jury placed 30% contributory negligence on plaintiff skateboarder.
Case Name: Darin Blue v. Joshua Schwab
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Thursday, December 20, 2012
Hotel guest sitting on bench is pinned against wall when driver, attempting to park, jumps curb. Hotel found 25% liable for failing to provide a barrier. Leg and hip joint fractures.
Case Name: Khuong Nguyen v. Peninsula Hotel Management, LLC and Dzung Truong
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Monday, February 06, 2012