Jury Verdicts & Settlements

Latest jury verdicts, settlements, and legal outcome analysis

Rusin v. Noonan: $241 Jury Award for Hartford I-84 Accident

On July 14, 2022, Kris Rusin traveled eastbound on Interstate-84 in Hartford. As traffic slowed near exit 46, Christopher Noonan, driving directly behind her, failed to reduce speed and struck the rear of her vehicle. Rusin alleged significant physical injuries to her head, neck, and spine, and sought damages from Noonan and her insurer, Nationwide, for underinsured motorist benefits. While Noonan left the plaintiff to her proof regarding the severity of the accident , the case proceeded to a jury trial. On February 10, 2026, the jury found in favor of Rusin but awarded only $241.00 in total economic damages, providing $0.00 for noneconomic pain and suffering.

Motor Vehicle Accident

Bicycle Accident Injury: Jury Awards Cyclist $28.1M

On October 21, 2020, Scott Souter was riding his bicycle along Maple Avenue in Hesperia, California, when an oncoming motor vehicle operated by Sandra Gonzalez-Rodriguez struck him. The collision occurred on public property managed by the City of Hesperia, causing Souter severe physical trauma, permanent impairments, and massive financial losses. Souter and his wife, Amy, filed an unlimited civil lawsuit alleging motor vehicle negligence and premises liability. While the defense argued comparative fault and statutory immunity, a San Bernardino County jury found the driver entirely negligent and cleared the cyclist of any blame. The Court ordered a final judgment awarding a combined $28,100,015.00 in total economic, non-economic, and loss of consortium damages.

Personal Injury

Jury Clears Corporate and Individual Defendants in Race Suit

A federal jury in the Southern District of New York found entirely in favor of the Defendants including CVS Health Corporation, Aetna-AHM, and several individuals—rejecting a Plaintiff's claims of workplace race discrimination, a hostile work environment, and battery. Following a full trial, the jury determined that the Plaintiff failed to establish liability under Title VII, Section 1981, or New York state and city human rights laws, resulting in a defense verdict with zero damages awarded

Motor Vehicle Accident

Pedestrian Sidewalk Crash Lawsuit Ends in City Settlement

A traffic incident on August 22, 2020, in Chino, California, triggered a multi-year lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles and an LAPD detective. The legal battle began after a city-owned 2005 Honda CR-V, driven by Detective Alex Anthony Pozo, allegedly failed to stop for a red traffic light. This failure to yield forced a third-party vehicle to lose control and strike pedestrian James Thomas Simpson as he stood on a nearby sidewalk. James Simpson and his wife, Maria Luz Simpson, filed suit seeking economic and non-economic damages for severe bodily injuries, psychological trauma, and loss of spousal consortium. After the defense raised multiple statutory immunities and comparative fault arguments, the parties avoided trial by entering into a conditional settlement in April 2024.

Negligence

Jury Awards $2.27M to Tenant for Toxic Mold Exposure

A Los Angeles County jury returned a $2,273,270 verdict in favor of a tenant who was exposed to toxic mold at his Sherman Oaks apartment after property owners and managers failed to properly remediate the contamination despite repeated complaints. The jury found both defendants liable for breach of implied warranty of habitability, negligence, and constructive eviction, assigning zero fault to the tenant.

Motor Vehicle Accident

$176M Verdict for Family After Fatal Street Racing Crash

On September 29, 2020, a horrific street racing incident shattered the Iskander family during an evening walk in Westlake Village, California. While crossing Triunfo Canyon Road inside a lawful, marked crosswalk, 11-year-old Mark and 8-year-old Jacob Iskander were struck by a speeding Mercedes GLE driven by Rebecca June Grossman. Grossman, who was racing her boyfriend Scott Erickson at speeds reaching 70 mph in a 45 mph zone while under the influence of alcohol, failed to yield and fled the scene after the catastrophic impact. The boys died from severe blunt force trauma, while their mother and younger brother directly witnessed the tragedy. Following an emotional trial, a Los Angeles County jury found Grossman and Erickson negligent, delivering a historic $176,000,000 verdict for wrongful death and severe emotional distress.

Premises Liability

California Jury Awards Over $2M in Store Slip and Fall

On December 4, 2019, shopper Richard Vega suffered severe physical and emotional injuries when he slipped on a wet surface immediately upon entering a Walmart Supercenter in Anaheim, California. Vega filed a premises liability lawsuit against Walmart, Inc. in the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, alleging that the retail giant failed to maintain a safe environment and neglected to correct a known hazard. While Walmart argued comparative negligence on the part of the shopper, the jury ultimately found the retailer overwhelmingly responsible for the hazardous condition. On January 27, 2026, the jury returned a special verdict totaling $2,091,371.58, awarding substantial damages for future medical care as well as past and future pain and suffering.

Personal Injury

Malpractice Jury Verdict: $7.5M for Botched Penile Surgery

This medical malpractice action arose from a severely botched three-piece inflatable penile prosthesis procedure performed at El Camino Hospital. A patient with a history of bladder cancer underwent the operation to address erectile dysfunction, but the treating urologist incorrectly punctured his colon and embedded the device reservoir directly inside the organ. The catastrophic error necessitated emergency surgery, a prolonged hospital stay, and the placement of a colostomy bag. Furthermore, during his initial recovery, medical professionals failed to identify or communicate a malignant stomach tumor visible on a routine CT scan. By the time the cancer was discovered six months later by outside specialists, it had metastasized to the liver and advanced to stage four. Following deliberations, a Santa Clara County jury found the urologist negligent, awarding the Plaintiff $50,000 in economic damages and $7.5 million in noneconomic damages.

Premises Liability

Jury Awards $9.6M in School Sexual Abuse Negligence Verdict

A Los Angeles jury awarded $9.6 million to a former Beverly Hills High School student who was sexually abused by a teacher and coach over three years in the late 1970s. The jury found the school district 60 percent responsible for failing to supervise and retain the employee, assigning the remaining 40 percent to the abuser. All twelve jurors unanimously found three district administrators negligent.