DEFENDED OFF-ROAD TROPHY TRUCK OWNER AND DRIVER IN WRONGFUL DEATH SUIT: Retained by insurer on eve of initial trial date to defend off-road trophy truck owner and driver in wrongful death suit. Obtained a change of venue, new trial date, and summary adjudication against off-road race sponsor.
DEFENDED HOTEL/LODGE OWNER IN “SLIP AND FALL” LAWSUIT: Retained by insurance company to defend a hotel owner for injuries arising from a hotel guest after a slip and fall caused him to break bones in his arm. Obtained “nuisance value” settlement after it was discovered that many current complaints were as a result of subsequent injury.
DEFENDED GENERAL CONTRACTOR IN WRONGFUL DEATH SUIT FOR ACCIDENT AT OVERPASS CONSTRUCTION SITE: Retained by insurer to defend general contractor for wrongful death suit arising from pedestrian being struck by an automobile while crossing an overpass under construction. Obtained “nuisance value” settlement following initial “seven figure” demand.
OBTAINED SETTLEMENT ON BEHALF OF CLIENT SEVERELY INJURED IN “SLIP AND FALL” CAUSED BY OVER-WATERING AT GOLF CLUB: Represented client that suffered a broken hip in course of exercising caused by a slip and fall on a public walkway of a golf club. Successfully obtained substantial settlement at outset of litigation in favor of client.
OBTAINED SETTLEMENT ON BEHALF OF FAMILY OF MINOR KILLED IN ACCIDENT IN PIT-AREA OF MOTOCROSS PARK: Represented family of minor regarding wrongful death claims after another firm withdrew from representation, successfully obtaining substantial settlement in favor of family for claims arising from minor’s death in accident occurring in “pit area” of motocross park.