$7.76 million - This was the largest product liability settlement for an ambulatory brain injured child in California at that time.

A few years ago, we represented a child who was rendered partially blind, partially paralyzed and brain damaged from cardiac arrest during surgery for repair of a urological problem. We contended that the anesthesia machine used during the surgery malfunctioned due to faulty design and maintenance. The experts agreed this child had only mild cognitive impairment, and that he would be able to functionally ambulate. This case settled for $7,760,000 cash.

$4.5 million - Product case for gas tank explosion in vehicle accident with overlying legal malpractice claim.

We represented two plaintiffs in a LEGAL MALPRACTICE case in San Francisco. They had an opportunity to settle their original products liability case for a net offer (after costs) of close to $5 million. The offer was rejected and the case tried. We sued their attorneys and contended the case should have been settled by the lawyer defendants. The defense contended the plaintiffs had refused to to settle and wanted a trial. This matter resolved favorably for our clients in the amount of $4,500,000.

$4.0 million - Settlement for intestinal injury to child caught in defectively designed wading pool vacuum system.