Recently Settled Cases

Personal Injury

A senior widow lost control of her vehicle colliding with 12 pedestrians resulting in serious injuries and surgeries. Insurance coverage was insufficient to cover all claims, the case settled at $1,250,000.00 after driver’s personal contribution.

Employment/Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment alleged against male employer by minor male employee who was a friend of the family run company. A family run business motivated the sensitive issues to family and friends, early pre-discovery mediation resulted in a $250,000.00 settlement.

Legal Malpractice/Insurance Bad Faith

Underlying brain injury case arising from a golf cart accident resulted in an $11,000,000.00 dollar jury verdict after defendant’s insurance carrier rejected $100,000.00 policy limits demand. Insured/defendant sued his insurance carrier for bad faith and his defending attorneys for legal malpractice. Legal malpractice case settled for $2,500,000.00. 

Medical Malpractice/ Insurance Coverage

Patient sued her treating physicians and admitting hospital for negligence and sexual assault. An emotionally volatile plaintiff and professional reputations at stake resulted in a six figure settlement.

Real Estate

Homeowners and their Association sued a fourth homeowner who constructed improvements encroaching on their respective properties. Causes of action included trespass and easement issues. Negotiated settlement terms included purchasing the parcel portions encroached. 

Breach of Contract

Complex multi-party matter involved the purchase and sale of a surgical center between doctors and shareholders. Allegations included rescission, fraud, and abuse of process. Several mediation sessions over ten months resulted in settled case for six figures.

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