PERSONAL INJURY

Five-month infant found deceased in an incline sleeper. Causation, design defect and contributory negligence were prominent issues.

Mediated trip and fall matter involving allegations of the incident being staged. Plaintiff allegedly tripped over construction materials on a freeway overpass that was under construction, suffering significant injuries to multiple body parts. Defendant suspected fall was staged and claimed most of the injuries existed before incident. Settled.

Nurse at medical facility claimed to have been electrocuted when she attempted to fix a digital scale used for weighing infants. Extensive injuries, including traumatic brain injury, were alleged. Defendant claimed that nurse, who had history of fainting spells, could not have been shocked when plugging in the scale. And, if she was shocked due to a faulty power cord, all of her medical problems existed before the incident. Defendant also claimed that MICRA applied and her damages were limited.

Aspiring actress claimed she was drugged and sexually assaulted by “rap star” who recorded video of incidents. Defendant claimed he and she were in long term relationship and plaintiff consented to sexual encounters and use of drugs.

Auto pilot system failed to keep car in lane and airbag deployed unnecessarily after car tire struck center median and caused face, hand, and leg injuries. Car manufacturer claimed plaintiff should not have been using auto pilot system on city street.

Hotel worker injured in three car collision resulting in knee and back injuries. Defendant claimed it was staged “accident” and plaintiff had pre-existing injuries.

In early morning hours, driver of large box truck could not make sharp enough turn to go up freeway on-ramp requiring him to back down. Plaintiff’s vehicle was struck, and he sustained major injuries. Defendant alleged plaintiff approached at high speed and could have avoided collision.

Security guard seriously injured at large scale construction site when temporary door fell on him. Evidence suggested that homeless person knocked down door when fleeing location. Building owner, construction company and security company named as defendants.

Plaintiff injured when unoccupied all-terrain vehicle rolled down hill and ran over his legs. Claims included lack of warning and defective parking brake. Defendant claimed driver was negligent for not setting brake.

Tenants claimed that apartment manager, the son of the landlord, verbally abused and physically attacked them on more than one occasion.

Extortion, false imprisonment and intentional infliction of emotional distress claims brought by plaintiff against ex-husband who demanded $250,000 in exchange for son he had taken out of the country.

Utility company dug a hole between sidewalk and street and covered it with plywood and affixed caution tape around it before leaving site for the day. Plaintiff, while on his cell phone, stepped off sidewalk to avoid person coming in opposite direction, did not see warning tape, fell into the hole and sustained several fractures.

Psychologist accused of sexually assaulting patients who were recent immigrants, did not speak English, and were being treated for emotional distress issues after being victimized by others.

Elementary school special needs student was able to “escape” from school and wander about town before found by police. Parents claimed school personnel were on notice of need for closer supervision and sued for negligence and sought emotional distress damages.

Female special needs student was sexually assaulted on multiple occasions in high school bathroom by other students. Plaintiff claimed lack of proper supervision by special education school personnel.

Deputy city attorney filed claims of slander, battery, conversion and intentional infliction of emotional distress against director of human resources based on workplace interactions. Altercation occurred after plaintiff was informed of her transfer to different unit. City argued director acted appropriately and that plaintiff failed to timely pursue claims.

Plaintiff claimed that she sustained physical injuries and significant property damage from water intrusion that led to ceiling collapse in her apartment.

Handled several “slip and fall” cases involving grocery and big box stores while assigned to the Personal Injury Hub.