Attorney Eric Burton Strongin's Legal Cases

Personal injury

Steven Varkony v. Murrieta Paradise, Inc.; E.A. Harrison Properties, Inc.

Feb 06, 2026

OUTCOME: $2,273,270 Unanimous Jury Verdict

Eric Strongin and Kseniya Stupak secured a unanimous $2,273,270 jury verdict for a Los Angeles plastic surgeon in a mold exposure and habitability case against his landlord and property manager. The ca ... se involved allegations of long-standing water intrusion, unsafe remediation, and exposure to water-damage-associated mold that forced the client to relocate and leave the property. Despite a final pre-trial offer of just $60,000, the case proceeded to verdict, with the jury awarding more than $2.27 million in economic and non-economic damages.

Contracts and agreements

Lee v. Coit

Jul 31, 2025

OUTCOME: $375,000 settlement secured for our client, on the first day of trial.

What should have been a routine marble polish turned into a costly mistake for our client in Lee v. Coit. After hiring a company to polish their marble surfaces, the contractor instead applied acid, ca ... using significant and irreversible damage to the property. Despite the defense’s efforts to minimize responsibility, Strongin, LLP took action to hold the negligent company accountable. On the very first day of trial, we secured a $375,000 settlement, ensuring our client was compensated for the damage and loss caused by the company’s negligence.

Personal injury

Nunes v. Cloverdale

Apr 17, 2025

OUTCOME: Policy limits retrieved for Officer Nunes. We got our client 100x the insurance's original offer.

While on duty in a marked CHP patrol vehicle, plaintiff Martin Nunes was stopped when defendant Tiffany Coverdale rear-ended him, pushing his vehicle into a snowbank. The CHP collision report cited Cov ... erdale for violating Vehicle Code § 22350. Liability was uncontested. Defendant’s negligence caused permanent cervical spine injuries, chronic headaches, reduced range of motion, and interference with his ability to perform CHP duties and daily activities. Initially, the insurance company offered $1,000 to settle the claim. While workers’ compensation covered some expenses, it did not address his full injuries and losses. After retaining Strongin, LLP, medical documentation showed $45,231 in past medical specials, a 5% whole person impairment, and the need for future radiofrequency ablation. We successfully retrieved the full policy limits on behalf of Officer Nunes.

Personal injury

Victim of Residential Toxic Mold Exposure

May 26, 2023

OUTCOME: $750,000 Settlement in Plaintiff's Favor

Eric Strongin secured a $750,000 settlement for a tenant who suffered serious injuries after exposure to toxic mold in a San Clemente rental home. The case involved allegations that the property owners ... failed to disclose a history of leaks and did not properly remove water-damaged building materials, allowing mold to grow and create unsafe living conditions. The case resolved shortly before trial and provided compensation that helped the client relocate and obtain necessary medical treatment.

Personal injury

Burn Victim Receives Landmark Settlements Over Defective Propane Cylinder

Feb 17, 2023

OUTCOME: $2.3M Million in Combined Settlements

Eric Strongin of Strongin, LLP secured more than $2.3 million in combined settlements for a client who suffered severe burn injuries after a defective propane cylinder ignited while being disconnected ... from an outdoor grill. The case involved allegations that a defective valve caused the fire and that the cylinder was improperly returned to circulation despite the safety issue. The recovery held multiple parties accountable and reflected the serious consequences that can result from dangerous product defects and failures in safety control.

Personal injury

Prizer v. OC Sheriff, County of Orange

Feb 16, 2023

OUTCOME: $4,878,708.20

Eric Strongin obtained a nearly $5 million verdict at trial against the County of Orange after sheriff’s deputies crashed into his client during a training exercise in a parking lot. Despite the County ... arguing the deputies had the right-of-way and offering nothing before trial, Eric proved they acted unreasonably by accelerating at excessive speed without lights or sirens. The jury found the deputies primarily responsible for the collision.

Nursing home abuse and neglect

Seeking Justice for Elderly Victims

Dec 01, 2022

OUTCOME: $2.5 Million Settlement Reached in Mold and Toxicity Lawsuit

Strongin, LLP secured a $2.5 million settlement on behalf of more than 30 elderly residents of a senior living facility in Hesperia, California who were subjected to unsafe and uninhabitable conditions ... . The case involved allegations of toxic mold, sewage leaks, rodent infestations, plumbing failures, and other serious hazards that caused significant harm to vulnerable residents. The settlement held the property owners and operators accountable for alleged negligence, elder abuse, and failure to address dangerous living conditions, and marked a major result for seniors harmed by substandard housing.

Wrongful death

Bartlett v. The Bicycle Casino

May 16, 2016

OUTCOME: Jury verdict for plaintiff. Jury found defendant 100% responsible for the wrongful death

The decedent was playing poker at the Bicycle Casino when he suffered a cardiac arrest. Other patrons at the casino immediately came to his aid and began to render CPR. Shortly thereafter, Casino secur ... ity intervened, stopping bystander CPR, and waited 7 minutes before allowing CPR to resume. By that time, the paramedics had arrived. Although the decedent survived, the neurological damage she suffered due to the lack of oxygen lead to the complete an irreversible loss of brain function, and a decision was made to an a half weeks later to take him off life support and allow him to pass away peacefully. The attorneys for the casino claimed that Security acted reasonably. The Casino argued that security left several bystanders at the decedent's side who were medically trained and CPR certified. The Casino asked that liability be assigned to the purported "medically trained" bystanders. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, the decedent's daughter, on all causes of action — finding the Casino 100% responsible for the decedent's death.

Personal injury

Brennan v. Miramontes Properties, LLC

Apr 12, 2016

OUTCOME: Verdict in Plaintiff's Favor on ALL Causes of Action

Breach of Lease---Toxic Mold---Personal Injuries: Plaintiff rented a newly rebuilt home in Laguna Beach owned by Miramontes Properties LLC. The property was managed by Delmar Realty and Property Manag ... ement. Shortly after moving into the property, plaintiff discovered what she believed to be mold growing in one of the cabinets in the garage of the home, and she reported it to the property manager. Defendants hired a handyman to address the issue. Plaintiff filed suit against Miramontes and Del Mar, claiming knew of the adverse conditions prior to her moving into the rental property. Verdict for $411,300 Plaintiff expects to add an additional $400,000 to the verdict in recoverable fees and costs

Litigation

Rossi v. Americh

Aug 01, 2014

OUTCOME: Client victory which included recovery of damages and attorneys' fees on behalf of client

This matter involved negligent installation of a bathtub, mold and restoration

Eric Burton Strongin's Legal Cases (14)

Steven Varkony v. Murrieta Paradise, Inc.; E.A. Harrison Properties, Inc.

Lee v. Coit

Nunes v. Cloverdale

Victim of Residential Toxic Mold Exposure

Burn Victim Receives Landmark Settlements Over Defective Propane Cylinder

Prizer v. OC Sheriff, County of Orange

Seeking Justice for Elderly Victims

Bartlett v. The Bicycle Casino

Brennan v. Miramontes Properties, LLC

Rossi v. Americh