Attorney Leonard H. Stone's Legal Cases

Car accident

Nanette Rowan v. Doe Construction Co. et al.

Jan 01, 2012

OUTCOME: Confidential Settlement

Mr. Stone represented a woman and Federal employee who alleged she was seriously injured when a 55,000 pound Lube Truck lost control and struck her vehicle. Ms. Rowan alleged that she suffered injurie ... s to her back which resulted in surgery and the placement of a spinal cord stimulator. During litigation, Mr. Stone and his team discovered numerous pieces of evidence that were lost or destroyed, and alleged multiple violations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act Regulations.

Car accident

Sonja Jackson v. Aaron Rents, Inc.

Jan 01, 2011

OUTCOME: Confidential Settlement

Mr. Stone represented a wife and mother who was a passenger in a vehicle struck by a delivery truck. As a result of the impact, Ms. Jackson alleged she suffered a disabling injury to her lumbar spine ... which caused her to undergo surgery and placement of a spinal cord stimulator. The case required in-depth knowledge of the physiology of the spine and the types of symptoms that can arise as a result of a lumbar disc herniation. The firm also represented Ms. Jackson with regard to her claim for Social Security Disability Benefits, resulting in an additional recovery in excess of $200,000.

Medical malpractice

Israel Bari v. Dr. James Carpenter, Eye and Cosmetic Surgery Center of Nevada

Jan 01, 2010

OUTCOME: $1,800,000 Jury Verdict

Mr. Stone proved that Dr. Carpenter performed unnecessary cataract surgeries, causing Mr. Bari, a metal worker, to suffer blindness in his right eye. In addition to establishing multiple violations of ... the applicable Standards of Care, Mr. Stone revealed inconsistencies in Mr. Bari’s medical records as well as a pattern of indifference with regard to the management of Dr. Carpenter’s practice. During trial, the Defendants unsuccessfully argued that Mr. Bari consented to the procedures performed by Dr. Carpenter, and unsuccessfully alleged that Mr. Bari shared blame for his poor outcome.

Car accident

Laurie Colton v. Barry Robkins, Roe Construction Co.

Jan 01, 2007

OUTCOME: $1,250,000 Recovery

This case involved a woman who was a passenger in a vehicle struck from behind by an employee of Roe Construction Company. The Plaintiff, Ms. Colton, alleged she suffered serious injuries to her Cervi ... cal Spine, among other injuries, which caused her to undergo surgery. On Ms. Colton’s behalf, Mr. Stone presented evidence of both past and future damages, including a variety of economic losses.

Medical malpractice

Monica Ramirez v. Dr. John Doe, et al.

Jan 01, 2005

OUTCOME: Confidential Settlement

. Mr. Stone represented the parents of “Baby Ramirez”, who passed away after heart rate and other abnormalities were observed during a high-risk pregnancy. The Plaintiffs alleged these abnormalities s ... hould have alerted the mother’s medical providers that Baby Ramirez was in danger and should have resulted in care that would likely have saved her life. The case was complicated by the fact that the Ramirezes advanced ages (36 and 41 years of age) suggested this was their last opportunity to have a child together. Mr. Stone retained the services of multiple experts, including the renowned Dr. Thomas Moore, Chair of Reproductive Medicine at the University of California, San Diego, to address claims of Medical Negligence.

Trucking accident

Estate of Ernest Powell v. Land Air Express, Inc. et al.

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OUTCOME: Confidential Settlement

Mr. Stone represented the widow of a military veteran and driver who was killed when his vehicle was struck from behind late at night by a loaded eighteen wheel tractor-trailer. During litigation, Mr. ... Stone and his team discovered evidence suggesting that the Defendant-driver had a history of health problems which likely affected his ability to avoid the client’s vehicle. The lengthy case involved significant accident reconstruction analysis as well as an understanding of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act Regulations (FMCSRs) and applicable standards of care in the Trucking Industry.

Leonard H. Stone's Legal Cases (6)

Nanette Rowan v. Doe Construction Co. et al.

Sonja Jackson v. Aaron Rents, Inc.

Israel Bari v. Dr. James Carpenter, Eye and Cosmetic Surgery Center of Nevada

Laurie Colton v. Barry Robkins, Roe Construction Co.

Monica Ramirez v. Dr. John Doe, et al.

Estate of Ernest Powell v. Land Air Express, Inc. et al.