A Fresno County jury found Skyview Memorial Lawn, Inc. negligent in a 2021 vehicle collision on its property that injured plaintiff Alfredo Molina. The jury determined the company's negligence was a substantial factor in causing the harm and awarded Mr. Molina $200,000.00 for past medical expenses. The defense had argued for comparative fault, but the final verdict resulted in an award solely for past medical expenses.

The personal injury lawsuit of Jada Navaeh Williams vs. City and County of San Francisco, Off. Simpson, et al. (Case No. CGC-24-614172) concluded with a pre-trial settlement of $80,000. The plaintiff alleged that two police officers negligently operated a vehicle by running a red light without activating emergency siren and lights, violating the California Vehicle Code. The incident caused Ms. Williams personal injuries and property damage. While the City and County of San Francisco denied all claims, asserting no negligence, they finalized the settlement on April 15, 2025, thereby resolving the dispute and avoiding a full jury trial on the issue of government employee conduct.

In Dorsey v. Greenfield, a Miami-Dade jury found Ari Greenfield negligent for a 2019 rear-end crash that left Christopher Robert Dorsey with permanent injuries. Dorsey alleged Greenfield failed to keep a proper lookout and caused the collision, while the defense argued that Dorsey had exaggerated his injuries and inflated medical costs. After trial, the jury awarded Dorsey compensation for both past and future medical expenses, as well as damages for pain and suffering, totaling more than half a million dollars.

A Los Angeles jury on May 28, 2025, found truck driver Vladimir Babenkov negligent for a rear-end crash on the 101 Freeway. Plaintiff Blanca Estela Flores Cortes was awarded $15,135 for medical expenses and pain and suffering, while co-plaintiff Jose M. Diaz received no damages despite the jury finding negligence. The verdict held Babenkov and his employer, Solve, Inc., accountable for unsafe driving and supervision.

Miami jury awarded $150,066.60 in damages after a 2022 collision involving a commercial dump truck. Baker, who had been struck while driving through an intersection, claimed permanent injuries and emotional trauma. Nancy Padilla, the driver, had failed to yield and fled the scene. The defense argued Baker bore some fault and disputed the severity of her injuries. However, the jury sided with Baker, finding she suffered a permanent injury and deserved compensation for her medical costs and emotional suffering.

In the case of Alejandro Alonso v. City of Los Angeles et al., Plaintiff Alejandro Alonso sued the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, the State of California, and Cesar Corona for negligence after a sanitation tractor struck him while he was riding his bicycle on November 5, 2021. Alonso suffered severe injuries, including a traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures. He sought damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The settlement concluded the litigation, and the plaintiff was required to file a dismissal.

Plaintiff Anoush Grboyan sued Defendant Paul Jerrard Bingaman and the City of Los Angeles over a rear-end collision on Topanga Canyon Boulevard. She claimed negligence and statutory violations under California Vehicle Code section 22350. Defendants denied liability and raised multiple affirmative defenses. On July 30, 2024, the parties reached an unconditional settlement of $175,000, resolving all claims and vacating the trial date.

On May 9, 2021, Juan Jose Perez and Adriana S. Osorio collided with a City-owned vehicle driven by employee Nathaniel Miranda at South Broadway and West 67th Street. They alleged Miranda’s reckless driving and the City’s negligent entrustment, training, and supervision caused serious injuries and lasting harm. Claims cited motor vehicle and general negligence under California Government and Vehicle Codes. The City and Miranda denied fault, citing comparative negligence, statutory immunities, and procedural defenses. In August 2024, both sides reached a conditional settlement, pending Los Angeles City Council approval, resolving all claims.

Plaintiff Kwayde Miller sued Helen and Daniel Elson and the County of San Diego after a 2019 motorcycle crash at San Pasqual Road and Zermatt Lane. He alleged negligence and a dangerous public property condition. Defendants denied liability, citing statutory immunities and comparative negligence. On March 12, 2025, a San Diego jury awarded Miller $13,148,000, including $12M for past noneconomic damages and $846,000 for future lost earnings.

Plaintiff Hyojin Choi sued after two Orange County crashes in 2023. She alleged Michael Chen, Yichong Tang, and Xiuying Li negligently operated vehicles on I-5 in Irvine and in Cypress. Choi claimed overlapping injuries made damage apportionment uncertain. Chen denied liability and raised multiple defenses, including Proposition 213 and seat belt use. To avoid trial, Chen agreed to pay $250,000 in a full and final settlement.