Here at Abbey, Weitzenberg, Warren & Emery we have settled and tried many cases. Here are just a few examples of our results:

Air Crashes
Automobile Accidents
Boat Accidents
Child/Sexual Abuse
Construction Defects
Consumer Rights
Employment Discrimination
Government/Public Utility Liability
Products Liability
Professional Negligence
Security/Premises Liability
Workplace Injuries

Air Crashes

• $345,000 jury verdict on behalf of passengers injured in small aircraft crash.

• $300,000 settlement for mother of adult son killed in China Airlines Taiwan crash.

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Automobile Accidents

• $1,500,000 settlement on behalf of pedestrian crushed when car jumped curb.

• $1,250,000 settlement on behalf of motorcyclist struck at intersection.

• $1,100,000 settlement on behalf of passenger burned in two car collision.

• $1,000,000 wrongful death settlement on behalf of parents of teenager killed in two car collision.

• $1,000,000 settlement on behalf of child motorcycle passenger injured by on- coming trailer.

• $857,000 settlement on behalf of two plaintiffs injured in single car "phantom vehicle" occurence.

• $675,000 wrongful death settlement for child whose mother was killed in motorcycle accident.

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Boat Accidents

• $500,000 settlement to mother of adult child who drowned in boating accident.

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Child/Sexual Abuse

• $540,000 settlement for child molested by relative.

• $225,000 settlement for children molested by day care provider.

• $150,000 settlement for woman sexually assaulted by psychologist.

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Construction Defects

• $40,000,000 plus jury verdicts and settlements in construction defects cases on behalf of homeowners, including:

• $9,760,000 settlement on behalf of single family residence homeowners experienceing stucco leaks.

• $4,200,000 jury verdict for condominium homeowners' association.

• $2,700,000 settlement for owner of apartment complex.

• $1,751,000 settlement for condominium homeowners' association.

• $500,000 jury verdict for condominium homeowners' association.

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Consumer Rights

• $5,900,000 class action settlement from major automobile manufacturers for retroactive change in automobile warranty.

• $3,625,000 class action settlement against insurance carrier on behalf of employees wrongfully classified as exempt from overtime pay entitlement.

• $2,140,000 class action court judgement for restitution of liquidated damages wrongfully assessed by union trust funds.

• $1,000,000 settlement on behalf of truck driver who suffered cognitive impairment in crash caused by defective steering system.

• $675,000 jury verdict for wrongfully terminated product distributor.

• $250,000 settlement with insurer for failure to settle third party claim before trial.

• $250,000 settlement with insurance company for failure to honor life insurance policy.

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Employment Discrimination

• $900,000 settlement on behalf of female employees sexually harassed by retail store manager.

• $300,000 settlement on behalf of female employees sexually harassed by employer.

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Government/Public Utility Liability

• $4,750,000 wrongful death settlement from public utility for improperly connected electrical lines which fell to the ground.

• $1,500,000 settlement from state agency for driver who suffered a brain injury because of faulty highway design.

• $753,000 settlement from state agency for driver who suffered internal crush injuries because of faulty highway maintenance.

• $700,000 settlement from state agency for motorist injured in head on crossover.

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Products Liability

• $3,200,000 jury verdict for burn victim wearing improperly designed flammable bath robe.

• $1,700,000 settlement on behalf of the parents of a teenager killed in collapse of waterslide.

• $890,000 settlement on behalf of four minors injured in a waterpark accident.

• $862,000 settlement on behalf of truck driver who suffered cognitive impairment in crash caused by defective steering system.

• $800,000 jury verdict on behalf of worker injured when ladder collapsed.

• $700,000 jury verdict for dairy ranchers whose milk production dropped because defective electrical switch shocked cows.

• $600,000 settlement on behalf of child burn victims from retailer of defective wood stove.

• $462,000 settlement on behalf of patient injured by defective surgical stapler.

• $350,000 wrongful death settlement from major automobile manufacturer for failure to install rear seat shoulder harness.

• $300,000 settlement for mountain biker injured when front suspension fork broke.

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Professional Negligence

• $2,050,000 jury verdict against hospital and doctors for failure to diagnose ruptured spinal disc resulting in paralysis.

• $1,800,000 settlement on behalf of child who suffered brain damage by severe dehydration when left unattended in hospital emergency room.

• $1,050,000 settlement on behalf of victims shot by patient of psychologist who failed to warn of shooter's intentions.

• $1,000,000 settlement for minor who suffered delayed diagnosis of hypothyroidism due to error in newborn screening.

• $851,000 jury verdict against a physician for failure to diagnose and correctly treat post-surgical deep venous thrombosis.

• $850,000 settlement on behalf of child who suffered partial paralysis due to negligent surgery.

• $630,000 settlement of family claim against accountant for faulty tax advice.

• $500,000 settlement with insurance agent and accountant for advising client to purchase annuity from insolvent insurance company.

• $280,000 jury verdict against physician for negligent post-operative care of ocular orbit punctured during sinus surgery.

• $134,000 jury verdict against chiropractor for failure to correctly perform lumbar vertebral adjustment.

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Security/Premises Liability

• $5,500,000 wrongful death jury verdict against temporary employment agency which failed to screen felon applicant who then murdered co-worker.

• $4,500,000 settlement on behalf of child burned in defectively wired mobile home.

• $2,000,000 settlement from a landlord on behalf of a tenant who fell over a balcony railing of less than building code height.

• $1,000,000 settlement on behalf of rape victim from developer who failed to protect home keys in new subdivion.

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Workplace Injuries

• $2,500,000 settlement for carpenter who fell from an exposed deck edge while applying wall sheeting.

• $1,300,000 settlement for workman who fell from defective crane safety deck.

• $1,100,000 jury verdict on behalf of workman who fell through exposed grate.

• $1,000,000 jury verdict on behalf of two carpenters injured when framing wall fell.

• $799,000 jury verdict on behalf of electrician who fell from defective ladder.

• $735,000 wrongful death settlement on behalf of widow of worker crushed at rock quarry.

• $500,000 jury verdict on behalf of cable installer who fell from rotted utility pole.

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