Hernandez, et al. v. [Confidential]

Settlement: $3.5 million
Location: Chico, CA

Tragic personal injury case involving five female co-workers who were traveling from Chico, CA to Davis, CA. The van in which they were riding sustained a tire de-treading. The van driver lost control, left the freeway, and rolled on the dirt shoulder. The Plaintiffs suffered serious to major injuries. A formal complaint was filed in Butte County against the tire manufacturer, the van manufacturer, and the tire dealership. The product liability case presented challenging issues with each of the defendants. After multiple depositions taken across the country, expert witness testimony, and investigation, the parties successfully reached a settlement after three days of a formal Mediation Hearing. The Plaintiffs were represented by Stewart P. Galbraith and James E. Gingrich of Penney & Associates.

 

Cardoza v. Laird Manufacturing

Jury Verdict: $557,628.00
Location: Orland, CA

Personal injuries arising from a farming accident caused by Defendants' negligence. Multiple trial issues included standard of care, comparative negligence, contributory negligence, and permanent disability. Five day jury trial in Glenn County that included testimony from multiple expert witnesses on both liability and damage issues. The highest pre-trial settlement offer from Defendants totaled $160,000.00, which was rejected by Plaintiffs. Five day jury trial resulted in a gross verdict in favor of the Plaintiffs totaling $557,628.00. Stewart P. Galbraith of Penney & Associates represented Mr. & Mrs. Cardoza. (Read More)

Birk v. [Confidential] Trucking Co.

Settlement: $2.6 million
Location: Yuba City, CA

Wrongful Death case. Working mother was fataly injured when a tractor-trailer negligently changed lanes, forcing the plaintiff's mini-van into oncoming traffic resulting in a head-on collision. After intensive investigation and formal discovery, the case proceeded to jury trial in the Sutter County Superior Court in Yuba City. On the second day of the trial, the parties agreed to settle the case for a payment of $2.6 million. James E. Gingrich of Penney & Associates represented the heirs of Mrs. Birk.

Khang v. Morones

Settlement: $300,000.00
Location: Oroville, CA

Christina Khang was a dog bite victim while walking in a public park. The Defendant's Rottweiler was on a leash, but being "controlled" by his young son, who could not prevent the unprovoked attack. Christina suffered bites to the top of her head and her arms. The Defendant's homeowner's insurance agreed to pay the policy limit of $300K before the necessity of litigation. Stewart P. Galbraith of Penney & Associates represented Ms. Khang.

 

Obaidi v. Estate of Belnap

Settlement : $1,500,000.00 Broadside Collision
Location: Yuba City, CA July 2010

66-year-old Certified Nursing Assistant suffered multiple, severe injuries when her vehicle broadsided a disabled vehicle on a freeway.  The other driver had lost control of her car and came to rest sideways across two lanes.  On her way to work during a dark, early morning in December, our client encountered the disabled vehicle and could not avoid a high speed collision.  The investigating officer placed complete blame on our client.  However, further investigation and hired experts showed that our client was not negligent and, conversely, complete responsibility for the accident rested with the other driver (who tragically was fatally injured in the accident). The case settled for the insurance policy limit amount of $1.5 million.  Ms. Obaidi was represented by Stewart P. Galbraith and James E. Gingrich of Penney & Associates. (Read More)