Effective California Mediator
Case Results: Wrongful Death
Truck vs. auto accident resulting in DEATH of young father.
Truck vs. auto accident resulting in DEATH of young father. Lawsuit brought by representative of MINOR son against negligent driver. Policy limits paid and PERSONAL CONTRIBUTION negotiated. Case also involved negotiation of amounts to be paid to two SUBROGEES for property damages paid by two other carriers.
Elderly man died after a portion of the ceiling in his apartment collapsed
PREMISES LIABILITY/WRONGFUL DEATH case in which elderly man died after a portion of the ceiling in his apartment collapsed onto him, causing a subdural hematoma that eventually led to his death.
Truck vs. auto accident resulting in DEATH of young father
Truck vs. auto accident resulting in DEATH of young father. Lawsuit brought by representative of MINOR son against negligent driver. Policy limits paid and PERSONAL CONTRIBUTION negotiated. Case also involved negotiation of amounts to be paid to two SUBROGEES for property damages paid by two other carriers.
Settled MEDICAL MALPRACTICE/WRONGFUL DEATH case brought by
Settled MEDICAL MALPRACTICE/WRONGFUL DEATH case brought by parents against doctor for alleged negligence in OVER PRESCRIBING OPIATES to their 28 -year old son, who died of an apparent overdose. Parents claimed that son’s doctor breached standard of care in failing to appropriately monitor the controlled substances he was prescribing. Plaintiff also argued that physician should be held liable for treble damages under statute directed at drug dealer liability.
WRONGFUL DEATH action in which an elderly
WRONGFUL DEATH action in which an elderly man died after the CEILING in his senior housing apartment unit collapsed due to excessive WATER LEAKS from plumbing. Defendant contended that it had no knowledge of any potential leak or defect and claimed that the cause of death could not necessarily be attributed to the ceiling collapse.
WRONGFUL DEATH action brought by longtime partner
WRONGFUL DEATH action brought by longtime partner of decedent who died after being struck by truck while on her BICYCLE. Dispute centered on issue of whether plaintiff had STANDING TO SUE under California statute limiting standing to legal spouses. Plaintiff claimed that the relationship satisfied requirements for a VALID MARRIAGE under common law of another state, in which the couple had previously resided. Case settled after mediation and evaluation of these claims.
WRONGFUL DEATH action in which decedent’s car
WRONGFUL DEATH action in which decedent's car went over steep cliff that was unprotected by any BARRIER . Plaintiff is decedent's mother and case involved claims against CITY, DEVELOPER, ENGINEER AND CONTRACTOR..'
WRONGFUL DEATH matter brought by minor children
WRONGFUL DEATH matter brought by minor children for the death of their father who was run over by a delivery truck while sleeping on the loading dock of a local business. The decedent was homeless and suffering from mental illness and the extent of his relationship with his children was in question during the mediation.
WRONGFUL DEATH of husband and father who
WRONGFUL DEATH of husband and father who was killed in major motor vehicle collision. Case also involved BACK AND SHOULDER injuries to driver of another vehicle. Resolution also included WORKERS’ COMPENSATION death benefits lien and execution of a COMPROMISE AND RELEASE for future benefits by some of the parties.
Settled WRONGFUL DEATH case for family of
Settled WRONGFUL DEATH case for family of 98 YEAR OLD decedent who died from injuries sustained in accident between truck and decedent on MOTORIZED SCOOTER. Seven figure settlement was obtained on behalf of widow and five adult children. Decedent’s ADVANCED AGE and possible COMPARATIVE FAULT added to difficulty of settlement.