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Plaintiff truck driver sued client in Federal District Court alleging a defective trailer caused him to roll his tractor trailer 5 times as he entered a corner. Plaintiff suffered 15 fractures in his spine and claimed permanent disability. Plaintiff claimed 4.3 million dollars in damages. Plaintiff was offered $125,000. Defendant moved for summary judgment on causation and prevailed. Plaintiff appealed. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed dismissal.

Insured in tractor trailer versus automobile accident with plaintiff claiming permanent injuries as a result of head on collision. Plaintiff claimed a closed head injury, right shoulder injury requiring surgery, neck pain, chest pain, upper back pain, low back pain, headaches, and lacerations. Plaintiff also claimed future bilateral knee replacement. Plaintiff claimed she could no longer work as a commercial plumber. Liability admitted with combined damages in excess of 1.8 million. Two week jury trial resulted in award for plaintiff in the amount of $595,000. Defendant had offered $650,000. Matosich v. Edgmon and Son Trucking LLC, King County Superior Court, Washington.

Insured in a motor vehicle accident with plaintiff claiming neck and back injuries. Liability admitted and damages claimed in excess of $65,000. Four day jury trial resulted in a defense verdict. Speer v. Jarvis, King County Superior Court, Washington.

Insured in motor vehicle versus pedestrian accident involving two plaintiffs who claimed various injuries including permanent knee injury, neck, back and hip injuries. Liability admitted and combined damage claims in excess of $160,000. Four-day jury trial resulted in award for plaintiffs of $16,000. Svensson v. Long, Snohomish County Superior Court, Washington

Insured in motor vehicle accident involving plaintiff who claimed a permanent shoulder injury and lost wages. Liability admitted and damage claims in excess of $112,700. Four-day jury trial resulted in an award for plaintiff of $32,000. Leask-Lovell v. Larson, King County Superior Court, Washington

Insured in motor vehicle accident involving plaintiff who claimed chronic lower back injury and lost wages. Liability admitted and damage claims in excess of $70,000. Four-day jury trial resulted in an award for plaintiff of $5,000. Lee v. Boyan, King County Superior Court, Washington

Insured in motor vehicle accident involving plaintiff who claimed chronic neck and back injuries and lost profits. Liability ordered on summary judgment and damage claims in excess of $200,000. Four-day jury trial resulted in award for plaintiff of $8,628. O’Neill v. Del Ray Associates, King County Superior Court, Washington

Uninsured motorist claim involving two plaintiffs who claimed personal injuries and damages under UIM coverage. Liability was conceded and plaintiff claimed damages in excess of $34,000. Three-day jury trial resulted in award for plaintiffs of $10,700. Gramps v. Allstate, Snohomish County Superior Court, Washington

Insured in motor vehicle accident involving plaintiff who claimed lost profits of $53,000. Liability conceded. Three-day jury trial resulted in an award for plaintiff of $8,000. Romio’s Pizza v. Northrop, Snohomish County Superior Court, Washington

Insured in motor vehicle accident involving multiple vehicles with plaintiffs who claimed sustained significant property damage and permanent lower back injuries from herniated and bulging disks verified by MRI. Liability conceded and damage claims for $300,000. Three-day jury trial resulted in an award for plaintiff of $4,500. Ford v. Wickwire, King County Superior Court, Washington

Insured in motor vehicle versus pedestrian accident involving plaintiff who sustained multiple fractures and lower back injuries. Liability conceded and plaintiff claimed an unspecified amount approaching six figures. Two-day jury trial resulted in an award for plaintiff of $9,000. Rey v. Purvis, King County Superior Court, Washington