Wrongful Death

Jury verdict of $3.5 million for parents of 18-year-old bicyclist killed by tractor-trailer. Los Angeles County.

Tractor-trailer hits 18-year-old on bicycle, killing her.

  • Case Name: Juan Medina and Ramona Medina v. Pile Trucking, Inc., Earl Pile Trucking, and Alvin Flynn
  • Date of Verdict or Judgment: Thursday, November 01, 2012
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Toddler dies in fire; defense arbitration award in wrongful death. San Bernardino County.

Fire at night causes family to flee apartment, but toddler dies in bedroom. Plaintiffs blame lack of adequate smoke detector.

  • Case Name: Celis v. 1995 Grett Trust
  • Wednesday, 03 June 2015
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Nursing home staff fails to follow procedures to prevent pressure sores. Wrongful death. $1.6M arbitration award.

Nursing home fails to turn patient over regularly, bed sores develop and become fatal.

  • Case Name: Porter v. Country Villa Huntington Drive Healthcare Center, et al.
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