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Case Results

Over $1.62 billion in verdicts and settlements for injured clients. These results reflect decades of aggressive advocacy against corporations, insurance companies, and government entities.

A reputation the insurance companies take seriously

$1.62B+Verdicts & Settlements
1992Established
150+Years Combined

Landmark Verdicts & Settlements

Our largest verdicts and settlements reflect our willingness to take on powerful corporations, insurance companies, and government entities. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

$1.382 billionVerdict

California Class Members v. Bank of America

This class included over 1 million California recipients of Social Security direct deposit benefits and alleged inappropriate deductions.

$29.3 millionVerdict

Family v. State of California

Horrific crossover accident striking a car carrying a woman and three children under 12. Two of the children were killed and the third was paralyzed and suffered permanent brain damage.

$26.6 millionVerdict

Pedestrian v. Driver, State of California

Client was struck while in the crosswalk by a vehicle that had the green light. Evidence showed the State did not provide enough time for pedestrians to cross legally.

$18.3 millionVerdict

Passenger v. Ford Motor Company

34-year-old musician was a belted rear passenger paralyzed during a rollover due to a defective seat latch.

$15.3 millionVerdict

Passenger v. Engineering Company

Teenage client suffered severe brain injuries due to a defectively designed roadway.

$15 millionVerdict

Family v. City of San Francisco

Represented families of an adult and four children under 7 who perished in a fire due to inadequate maintenance in public housing.

All Case Results

A selection of our case results

$1.382 billion
Verdict

California Class Members v. Bank of America

This class included over 1 million California recipients of Social Security direct deposit benefits and alleged inappropriate deductions.

$29.3 million
Verdict

Family v. State of California

Horrific crossover accident striking a car carrying a woman and three children under 12. Two of the children were killed and the third was paralyzed and suffered permanent brain damage.

$26.6 million
Verdict

Pedestrian v. Driver, State of California

Client was struck while in the crosswalk by a vehicle that had the green light. Evidence showed the State did not provide enough time for pedestrians to cross legally.

$18.3 million
Verdict

Passenger v. Ford Motor Company

34-year-old musician was a belted rear passenger paralyzed during a rollover due to a defective seat latch.

$15.3 million
Verdict

Passenger v. Engineering Company

Teenage client suffered severe brain injuries due to a defectively designed roadway.

$15 million
Verdict

Family v. City of San Francisco

Represented families of an adult and four children under 7 who perished in a fire due to inadequate maintenance in public housing.

$13 million

Bicyclist who struck an unmarked chain and bollards.

$10.5 million

Pedestrian v. Driver

Client was struck by a left-turning transport truck while within the crosswalk, suffering massive injuries and traumatic brain injury.

$8.3 million

Husband and Wife v. State of California

Clients struck by uninsured motorist who crossed median. Investigation revealed accident history called for median barrier.

$1 million each (8 clients)

Users v. Diet Drug Manufacturer (8 clients)

Eight users of defective diet drug.

$7.1 million

Parents v. City of San Francisco and State of California

All three children (aged 11, 17, and 20) killed when tow truck catapulted off road and landed on their vehicle.

$6.2 million

Doe v. Pepper Spray Manufacturer

22-year-old attacked by Rottweiler, suffering major injuries. Pepper spray failed to activate due to design defect.

$1 million each (6 clients)

Users v. Health Food Supplement (6 clients)

Six users of defective health food supplement.

$5.3 million

Bystander v. Construction Company

26-year-old severely injured when struck by errant lumber at worksite.

$5.2 million

Driver and Passenger v. State of California

Couple seriously injured by crossover vehicle; State liable due to absence of median barrier.

$5 million

Bicyclist v. State of California

Wrongful death of bicyclist riding on shoulder; State should have provided barrier protection.

$3.7 million

Parents v. Camp Facility

6-year-old girl drowned due to negligence of camp staff.

$3.6 million

Pedestrian v. Utility Company

Client walking on sidewalk when underground transformer exploded, causing severe burns.

$3.4 million

User v. Dietary Supplement Manufacturer

Client took defective dietary supplement requiring liver transplant.

$3 million

In re Alaska Airlines Flight 261

Parents of adult child killed when defective bolt failed on commercial flight.

$2.65 million

Truckdriver v. Truckdriver

Client struck by left-turning semi truck and ejected, causing life-threatening injuries.

$2.6 million

Worker v. Construction Company

Worker injured by negligent equipment installation.

$2.3 million
Verdict

Family v. Tire Repair Shop and State of California

Husband and father killed by combination of inadequate road shoulder and improper tire placement.

$2.25 million

Pedestrian v. Driver (Mission St)

Struck in marked crosswalk in Daly City, suffering spinal fractures and traumatic brain injury.

$2.2 million

Firefighter v. Firetruck Manufacturer

Fireman suffered severe injuries due to defective drive shaft.

$2 million

Motorcyclist v. Police Department

Client rear-ended by on-duty police officer, suffering spinal and hip injuries.

$2 million

Pedestrian v. Private Bus Company

64-year-old legally blind client with service dog struck in crosswalk.

$1.85 million

Bicyclist v. State of California (16-year-old)

16-year-old killed while riding in marked crosswalk lacking proper warning signals.

$1.83 million

Driver v. State of California (gravel median)

Client injured due to dangerous gravel median next to highway.

$1.68 million

Husband and Wife v. Driver

Wrongful death of 71-year-old wife and injuries to surviving husband.

$1.6 million

Motorcyclist v. Helmet Manufacturer

Client suffered severe brain injuries due to defective helmet.

$1.4 million

Wife v. Equipment Company

Husband killed while operating rented defective backhoe.

$1.4 million

Driver and Passenger v. Construction Company

Clients injured due to negligent striping and signing at construction site.

$1.3 million

Passenger v. Taxi Driver and Taxi Company

Client seriously injured when cab collided with van in San Francisco.

$1.3 million

Corporation v. Firm

Action against firm for employing expert witness who falsified credentials.

$1.25 million
Verdict

Family v. Insurance Company

Action for improperly withheld life insurance proceeds.

$1.15 million

Driver v. City of Barstow

25-year-old suffered severe traumatic brain injury from improperly designed curve.

$1.1 million

Driver v. Driver (81-year-old)

81-year-old man suffered significant orthopedic injuries in collision.

$1.1 million

Driver v. State of California (intersection)

57-year-old injured due to defectively designed intersection.

$1.03 million

Parents v. Vehicle Repair Shop

Wrongful death of infant due to defectively repaired brakes.

$1 million

Bicyclist v. Truck

Bicyclist killed when struck by truck mirror.

$1 million
Verdict

Husband v. Airplane Manufacturer

Wife killed in small plane crash due to defective engine crankcase.

$1 million

Pedestrian v. Private Bus Company (78-year-old)

78-year-old struck by bus in crosswalk, suffering orthopedic and internal injuries.

$1 million

Parents v. Equipment Manufacturer

Wrongful death of 21-year-old killed by defective machinery on the job.

$1 million

Parents v. Horse Stable

5-year-old thrown from young, inexperienced horse during lesson.

$981,900

Firefighter v. Property Owner

Injured by illegal modifications of burning building.

$925,000

Bicyclist v. City of San Francisco and State

Paralyzed after hitting sign in dangerous condition.

$751,000

Pedestrian v. Bus Public Entity

63-year-old struck and dragged by left-turning bus.

$750,000

Family v. Residential Care Facility

Our clients' mother died as a result of inattention by the on-duty staff and nurses.

$700,000

Tourist v. Private Tour Bus

Our Australian client was on a tour bus when it stopped short, causing a severe elbow fracture.

$650,000

Pedestrian v. Bus Public Entity (Financial District)

Client struck by right-turning bus in San Francisco Financial District crosswalk. Suffered fractured skull and permanent traumatic brain injuries.

$650,000

Passenger v. Driver (89-year-old)

89-year-old client involved in motor vehicle accident that broke her legs and sternum and dislocated her shoulder.

$532,500

Volunteer v. Contractor, et al.

Client volunteering to build a playground when equipment fell on her hand and arm, requiring surgery and amputation.

$500,000

Family v. Alzheimer's Facility

The family's mother was mistreated and allowed to be abused.

$489,000
Verdict

Bicyclist v. Driver (Dooring)

Client was doored while legally riding in San Francisco. Driver failed to take reasonable steps to see the bicycle rider.

$400,000

Family v. Residential Care Facility (Amputation)

Our clients' relative was struck in the leg by an attendant, eventually requiring amputation.

Disclaimer: Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own merits. The outcome of any case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case.

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More Than 150 Years Of Combined Experience