**Prospective clients may not obtain similar results. Amounts stated below are before deductions for fees, cost of attorneys and third party providers such as medical providers.**

 

Notable Cases

Other Unique Cases

LEYER v. FLEMING

$1.2 Million - Settlement, Auto/Pedestrian Accident

The plaintiff, an active 63-year-old from Canada vacationing in Tampa, Florida, was struck by the defendant while he and his wife were crossing the street at a Tampa intersection. Defendant, an 82 year old man, admitted at the scene of the accident that he had not seen the couple crossing the street. The plaintiff sustained numerous bodily injuries including paralysis after suffering a spinal cord injury as well as being permanently brain damaged. The plaintiff now needs round-the-clock care.

MALDONADO v. RISHER MINING et al.

$970,000 –Settlement, Car Accident

Plaintiff was a passenger in a car involved in a traffic accident with a tractor-trailer. The driver of the tractor-trailer ran a stop sign causing the accident. It was discovered the driver for the trucking company had prior traffic offenses on his driving record and the trucking company still allowed him to drive their tractor-trailers. The plaintiff suffered a multiple injuries including a fractured hip, a torn trachea and damage to her chest cavity.

MORGAN v. PRICE, et al.

$968,000 - Settlement, Burn case

Plaintiff was burned when he was attempting to rescue people involved in a 22-car collision on I-75 in Ocala. Suit was brought against all auto drivers and owners based on the “Rescue Doctrine.”

ROBINSON v. WINN-DIXIE

$950,000 - Verdict, False arrest

Action against grocery store on behalf of Bahamian citizen. Plaintiff was jailed for three hours. Injuries consisted of an aggravation of a preexisting heart condition.

DOBRINSKAIA et al. v. ARMOR SECURITY

$900,000 - Settlement, Negligent security

Ukrainian woman on predawn beach stroll near her apartment was accosted from behind, beaten, and raped. She suffered a fractured skull and brain damage, and her attackers were never caught. Plaintiffs sued the security company hired by the City of Miami Beach to protect the beach. The case settled immediately before trial was to start.

JOHN DOE v. ABC HOTEL

$900,000 - Settlement, Negligent Security/Wrongful Death

John Doe and his girlfriend checked into the ABC hotel pulling their car into a garage and then closing the garage door. Upon leaving the hotel, they entered their car and had a conversation, then fell asleep while the car was on. Both awoke, turned off the car and exited, falling to the floor of the garage due to the carbon monoxide fumes. Hotel security later found both John Doe and his girlfriend barely alive. John Doe subdequently died from the fumes. This case presented two theories of negligence against the hotel - Negligent Design of the Premises and Negligent Operation of the Premises.

GIRALDO v. DAILY BREAD BAKERY

$875,000 – Settlement, Air Compressor Explosion

The plaintiff, an experienced compressor technician and not an experienced electrician, was asked by the "engineer" of the bakery to assist with what he called a simple electrical procedure (installing a new breaker block to run the motor). After much pressure and insistence from the bakery owner's engineer to do the tasks, even after knowing the plaintiff wasn’t an electrician, the plaintiff assisted the engineer because the bakery was a good customer. While installing the breaker box, two prongs came into contact causing an instant explosion and flash fire severely burning the plaintiff.

CARBON MONOXIDE CASES v. XYZ HOTEL

$800,000 - Settlement, Negligent Security/Wrongful Death

Three females were headed to the beach when instead they decided to pick up food and rest at the XYZ hotel. They pulled into the garage, closed the garage door and continued to eat the food they picked up along the way. A hotel maid came to the room and was overwhelmed by toxic fumes. The maid called hotel management who entered the garage and found the females unresponsive. All three passed away due to carbon monxide poisoning. This case presents two separate and distinct basis for liability against the XYZ Hotel - Negligent Design and Negligent Security.

RATH v. XYZ HOSPITAL AND DOCTOR

$800,000 – Settlement, Wrongful Death / Medical Malpractice

Defendant doctor performed an angioplasty on the plaintiff due to a clogged coronary artery. Despite the clear indications for placement of an intracoronary stent, the defendant doctor failed to do so. Plaintiff was discharged from the hospital and five days later suffered a massive heart attack due to the re-occlusion of the same coronary artery.

HILL v. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

$750,000 - Verdict, False arrest

Plaintiff, a 25-year-old male on non-reporting probation, was arrested when Department agent mistakenly believed plaintiff had failed to report. Plaintiff spent seven days in jail and suffered aggravation of a preexisting neck injury.

KING v. JOHN JOCHEM CHEVROLET & GRASER

$750,000 - Settlement, Auto accident

Plaintiff, a passenger in her husband’s car, was injured when defendant made a left-hand turn in front of them, causing their vehicle to veer off the road and strike a pole. Plaintiff sustained severe ankle fractures which never healed properly, leaving the Plaintiff with a permanent limp.

BORRERO v. MERISTAR HOTELS, ET AL.

$700,000 – Settlement, Slip and fall

Plaintiff was a guest at the defendant hotel, when he fell in the hotel’s in-room bathtub when the safety tub handle ripped off when he went to grab it. The bathtub handle, which it there to ensure a person has the proper support and does not fall on/in the tub, failed causing him to fall and rendering him permanently and totally disabled. The tub’s handle ripped from the tub because it was poorly maintained or inspected by the hotel’s management or owners.

BALLESTAS v. BROWN TRANSPORTATION

$700,000 - Settlement, Auto case

Female Plaintiff was stranded on the side of Palmetto Expressway because of car failure, when the Defendant, driving a semi-tractor trailer, veered off the highway and struck the Plaintiff as she was attempting to get back into her car, causing leg and arm injuries.

JANE DOE v. X RESORT

$700,000 - Settlement, Rape/abduction

Plaintiff, age 17 and of chaste character, was abducted and raped on the premises of X Resort in the Caribbean. Although she suffered no permanent physical injuries from the assault, the plaintiff experienced severe and lasting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

SOSA v. BUDGET RENT-A-CAR, et al.

$700,000 - Settlement, Wrongful death/Auto

Plaintiff, a nine-year-old Cuban-American girl, was killed when the car in which she was riding as a passenger veered off the road, overcorrected and crossed the center line when it returned to the road,causing a head-on collision with an oncoming vehicle.

DOE v. X SHOPPING CENTER

$675,000 - Settlement, Negligent security

The Plaintiff was mugged at a shopping center, fractured a hip and had heart palpitations. The Plaintiff sued the shopping center’s owner for negligent security.

SANCHEZ v. ADY’S

>$673,000 - Verdict, Slip & Fall

Plaintiff, 89, slipped and fell on water at apartment complex and fractured hip, requiring surgery. Plaintiff required extensive nursing home stay. A jury ruled the defendant 100 percent liable before determining damages.

DOE v. XYZ NURSING HOME

$650,000- Settlement, Nursing home negligence

The Plaintiff, an elderly Alzheimer’s resident, wandered unobserved off the premises of a nursing home through a broken fence, became lost and died of exposure before being found. The Plaintiff alleged negligent supervision and custody.

WILEY v. DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AND YMCA

$650,000 - Settlement, Wrongful death

Four-year-old child was waiting for YMCA school bus to pick him up after school. The bus never came. He was later struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver as he was attempting to cross I-95 on foot. Suit against School Board and YMCA for lack of supervision and control.

BOYD v. RIVERSIDE

$625,000 - Settlement, Premises negligence

The Plaintiff was a six-year-old boy whose right thumb was severed when he fell into a pump motor while playing near an unprotected pool pumphouse at an apartment complex. The Plaintiff alleged that the landlord was negligent in maintaining and securing the pumphouse.

POWELL v. PLANTATION SYSCO, WALKER WRECKER, et al.

$625,000 - Settlement, Wrongful death

Plaintiff passenger was killed when the car in which she was riding swerved to miss a negligently parked car and went into a lake. Suit was brought against wrecker service which had towed the car and later parked it in a dangerous manner, against the owner/driver of the vehicle in which the Plaintiff was a passenger, and against condo association for allowing car to be towed and parked illegally.

TUCKER v. BIOLINI & HIBBERT

$600,000 - Settlement, Boating Accident

While boating with friends, the plaintiff was thrown from the rear of the boat due to a the driver making a sharp angle turn. The plaintiff was seated at the back of the boat spotting another friend who was tubing and was not aware of the drivers intention to turn sharply. When he fell into the water, the boat's propeller swung over and struck the plaintiff's causing a 3" gaping wound on his back.

POPHAM v. AMERICAN LAND CRUISERS

$595,000 - Arbitration, Award Auto accident

Plaintiff, a 38-year-old woman passenger in a motor home, received temporomandibular joint (TMJ) injuries when rear-ended by the Defendant’s semitrailer. She received extensive dental treatment, splint therapy, orthodontic bite adjustments and jaw joint surgery.

MOLINA v. THE TOWERS OF WESTLAND CONDOMINIUM

$500,000 – Settlement, Negligent Security

A 20-year-old male was brutally robbed and murdered in the parking lot of defendant condominium while he was there visiting friends. The armed robbers entered the unsecured parking lot and shot and killed the victim then stole his car. Defendant condominium was negligent for now providing adequate security for its residents and visitors.

BENET v. HILL YORK

$500,000 - Settlement, Bicycle accident

Plaintiff was struck by a Hill York truck while cycling on a bike path along Crandon Boulevard in Key Biscayne. The Hill York truck failed to stop at a stop sign and ran into plaintiff, who sustained a dislocated right ankle and fractured left tibia. Plaintiff was completely immobile for several weeks after surgery and developed pneumonia.

POPHAM v. STATE FARM

$500,000 - Settlement, Auto accident

The Plaintiff was involved in automobile accident. She sustained severe aggravation of a preexisting temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ). Extensive treatment and therapy was required.

ZIGMAN v. USAA

$500,000 - Arbitration, Award Auto accident

The Plaintiff’s vehicle was struck by a phantom vehicle, forcing him off the road over the bridge and into Biscayne Bay. Claim was brought against the Plaintiff’s uninsured motorist policy for psychiatric injuries and soft tissue neck injuries.

RAMIREZ v. LOPEZ

$475,000 – Settlement, Premises Liability

A 23-year-old female was at defendant gas station getting gas when she was struck and run over twice by a man trying to flee a criminal altercation that occurred at the same time at the gas station. Gas station owners were liable and negligent for not providing adequate security for its patrons even after it was known that the same gas station had other criminal activity in the past.

LAKIN v. ORANGE PARK LITTLE LEAGUE ASSOCIATION

$475,000 - Settlement, Lightning

Little League baseball player was left brain-damaged when struck by lightning during Little League practice. Suit was brought against league for lack of supervision and negligence.

BLANDON v. LUCAYA PLAZA

$450,000 - Settlement, Negligent security

Plaintiff was assaulted and sustained severe injuries at a public phone booth on a shopping center parking lot. The center had failed to maintain adequate lighting in the parking lot and did not provide security for its patrons.

JOHN DOE v. XYZ RESTAURANT

$417,500 - Settlement, Liquor liability

Plaintiff was a regular at a major restaurant-bar chain establishment and familiar to the restaurant staff. He was served to the point of obvious intoxication and allowed to drive away from the restaurant. He suffered a serious brain injury when his car struck a median.

LONG v. CAMPBELL ONE PLAZA

$400,000 - Settlement, Pedestrian knockdown

The Plaintiff, a 78-year-old woman, was struck in a parking lot and sustained minimal brain damage. Suit against the shopping center for negligent design and construction of the parking lot.

SHOEMAKER v. ALLEN

$400,000 - Settlement, Drowning

The Plaintiff, a five-year-old boy, tragically drowned at a neighbor’s pool while attending a birthday party. The Plaintiff alleged negligent maintenance by the homeowner and negligent supervision by the host of the party. Settled for policy limits.

STEVENSON v. USAA

$400,000 - Settlement, Auto accident

Husband and wife sustained back and neck injuries as a result of a phantom vehicle running the Plaintiffs’ vehicle off the road in North Florida. Settled for policy limits from Uninsured Motorist carrier.

ROGERS v. DRINKHOUSE

$385,000 - Settlement, Auto accident

Defendant’s car crossed center line on Card Sound Road, resulting in a near-head-on collision. Plaintiff’s injuries included bilateral TMJ, cervical disc herniation, facial scarring and multiple fractured teeth.

DANIELS v. DUNCAN

$380,000 - Settlement, Electrocution

Plaintiff received severe electrical burns when the mast of his friend’s sailboat came into contact with overhead power lines. Recovery was made against boat owner, owner of boat ramp, and Florida Power & Light Co.

JACKSON v. BROWARD COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD

$375,000 - Settlement, Wrongful death

Seventeen-year-old black student died from injuries sustained while playing on an unsupervised trampoline at school. Suit brought against school board for lack of supervision and guidance.

CLARO v. ALAMO RENT-A-CAR

$350,000 - Settlement, Auto accident

Wrongful death action against rental car company for failure to safeguard keys to rental car and to guard car after keys were stolen. Rental car was stolen from lot, and minor Plaintiff was killed in subsequent “joyride” accident.

COLLAZZO v. CITY OF MIAMI

$350,000 - Settlement, Fleeing felon case

Plaintiff, a 17-year-old Puerto Rican boy, was shot during a chase after breaking and entering a house and was rendered quadriplegic. Plaintiff alleged negligence in that the police officer failed to warn him verbally before shooting.

ROBBINS v. STOVER, B&L SERVICES, et al.

$350,000 - Settlement, Automobile/van accident

Plaintiffs were 80-year-old husband and wife involved in auto accident with van. Husband sustained a fractured clavicle.

WHEATON v. AMERICAN AIRLINES et al.

$350,000 - Settlement, Wrongful death

The widow of an Air Florida pilot brought action after her husband was killed in the Flight 90 crash (1982 Potomac River crash). Suit brought against airline for failure to properly “de-ice” the jet before takeoff.

MARTIN v. RANDLE EASTERN AMBULANCE

$335,000 - Settlement, Negligent patient care

While transporting patient recovering from nose surgery, the ambulance team failed to properly supervise patient and allowed the gurney to roll away and flip over. Patient fell on his nose.

BARCLAY v. SUNDOWNER

$325,000 - Settlement, Wrongful death

Plaintiff was killed when he tripped and fell on a stairway in defendant’s lounge. The Plaintiff alleged inadequate lighting of the stairway, lack of crowd control, and negligent design of stairs and carpeting.

CRISCO v. CLIFF HOTELS, INC., d/b/a/ HAWAIIAN INN

$325,000 - Settlement, Defective door

Plaintiff, an avid snowboarder living in Montana and staying a beachside hotel, was injured when the sharp lower edge of a glass door in the pool area swung over her ankle and severed her Achilles tendon.

CULLEN v. AVIS RENT-A-CAR, et al.

$325,000 - Settlement, Auto accident

Plaintiff, a 43-year-old woman, had her vehicle rear-ended by Avis Rent-A-Car. Injured wrist (carpal tunnel syndrome).

JOHN DOE v. X HOTEL

$325,000 - Settlement, Liquor/bar liability

Defendant served alcohol to the Plaintiff, an admitted alcoholic, until the Plaintiff became intoxicated. The Plaintiff subsequently climbed a coconut tree, jumped, and fell, shattering his ankle.

DUNNE v. RED TOP SEDAN SERVICE

$325,000 - Settlement, Auto/pedestrian

The Plaintiff, a 43-year-old man, was struck by a Red Top van and sustained a fractured leg.

AUTEN v. HOLLYWOOD FASHION CENTER

$315,000 - Settlement, Slip and fall

Plaintiff, a 38-year-old woman, slipped and fell on a melted Slurpy at the shopping center. The Plaintiff proved negligent supervision, maintenance and cleaning of the area by conducting an actual video of the melting process of an identical Slurpy to show how long it took the Slurpy to melt to the exact state it was in when the Plaintiff fell, thereby proving constructive knowledge. Plaintiff sustained a disc injury.

CANO v. BLASCO

$315,000 - Settlement, Medical malpractice/ wrongful death

Plaintiff died during routine operation as a result of negligent anesthetization.

HOLDEN v. KERRIGAN, et al

$315,000 - Settlement, Auto/pedestrian accident

Five-year-old girl ran into the street in front of the Defendant’s car. Plaintiff suffered massive head injuries. Plaintiff collected total policy limits of driver and owner plus $55,000 from the owner’s personal funds.

DENNISON v. ELLIS

$300,000 - Settlement, Wrongful death

Plaintiff drowned while scuba diving in an extremely hazardous current. Poor judgment by the defendant as to the unsafe diving conditions, combined with a lack of a “buddy system” and inadequate safety measures, led to this wrongful death.

FIALLO v. AIRWORK, et al.

$300,000 - Settlement, Plane crash

Pilot injured in plane crash in Ecuador. Plaintiff alleged improper routine aircraft maintenance. Plaintiff sustained shattered ankle and lost his pilot’s license.

HILL v. DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD

$300,000 - Settlement, Football injury

Plaintiff, a 16-year-old student, sustained neck injuries during football practice. Suit against Dade County School Board under theories of negligent coaching, training, supervision and techniques.

MACLEAN v. FLIRTS

$300,000 - Settlement, Liquor/bar liability

Plaintiff was killed in an automobile accident shortly after leaving the bar “Flirts,” where he was a habitual customer and known abuser of alcohol. He had been served alcoholic drinks to the point of incapacitation, then allowed to drive from the premises.

MARSANS v. EVERGLADES STEEL

$300,000 - Settlement, Wrongful death

Decedent was killed in auto accident while speeding. Action was brought by a minor child, who was born out of wedlock, and after the death of her father DNA tests confirmed that the decedent was minor’s father. Action was brought for loss of parental guidance and support.

McKEE v. SPURGEON

$300,000 - Settlement, Wrongful death/auto accident

Action was brought by children whose parents were killed when struck by a drunk driver. The three surviving children were all financially independent and over age 25. Recovery was sought mainly for the loss of net accumulations to the estate of the decedents. Policy limits were paid in the above amount.

PAULEY/BRANSCOME v. PICK-KWIK

$300,000 - Settlement, False arrest

Convenience store clerk falsely accused Plaintiffs of credit card fraud/forgery. Plaintiffs spent one day in Madeira Beach jail and alleged ruination of business as a result of the arrest, mental anguish, embarrassment, and pain and suffering.

TUCKER v. KYNE

$300,000 - Settlement, Wrongful death/slap

Plaintiff was killed after being slapped by the Defendant and falling, striking his head. Claim made against the Defendant’s parents’ homeowners policy. Plaintiff alleged that the Defendant was intoxicated, and that therefore his actions were not intentional, thus falling within the policy’s terms concerning negligence and not under the policy’s exclusion of intentional acts.

TZOBANAKIS v. TERRY DUKE MASONRY

$300,000 - Settlement, Construction accident

Carpenter was injured in fall from scaffolding and suffered a severe ankle fracture requiring several surgeries. Scaffolding violated OSHA standards as to safety rails and width of work platform.