OUTCOME: Successful dismissal of case in favor of client
Plaintiff alleged catastrophic brain injury and millions of dollars in damages. Successful in getting case dismissed on summary judgment in favor of client.
Real estate
Real Estate - Purchase and Sale
Sep 20, 2016
OUTCOME: Successful settlement in favor of client
Represented purchaser in litigation involving a purchase and sale agreement, and breach of contract, breach of warranty of habitability, consumer protection and construction defect
Personal injury
Slip and fall injuries at chain restaurant
Mar 31, 2016
OUTCOME: Successful settlement for client
The case was a contested premises liability case that, by way of demand for payment of damages and strong negotiation, was settled for significant value without having to file suit.
Personal injury
Personal Injury - Motor vehicle
Nov 03, 2015
OUTCOME: Successful settlement award for client
Complex multi-vehicle collision with defense IME-expert taking position that no injuries were caused by the accident; successfully contested the defense position and got significant settlement on behal...f of client
Personal injury
Personal Injury - Trip and Fall
Sep 21, 2015
OUTCOME: Successful settlement
Successful pre-litigation settlement for trip and fall victim (incident happened at a restaurant)
Personal injury
Personal Injury - Premises Liability
Mar 25, 2015
OUTCOME: Successful pre-litigation settlement on behalf of client
Premises liability case involving a failure of a floor structure with significant injury; general damages far outweighed special damages
Construction and development
Construction Defect - defense
Mar 05, 2015
OUTCOME: Summary Judgment/Dismissal in favor of client
Homeowner claimed defective work, breach of contract and personal injury related to alleged mold exposure. Successful defense with summary judgment/dismissal in favor of client.
Brain injury
Personal Injury/Brain Injury
Jan 07, 2015
OUTCOME: Successful defense - Jury did not accept claim of head injury and permanent disability, only awarded $76, 912.00 instead of the seven-figures+ claimed
Smith v. Lundy, 182 Wn.App. 1004 (2014), rev. denied, 181 Wn.2d 1031, 340 P.3d 228 (2015) - Plaintiff alleged traumatic brain injury with permanent neurological deficit that was unsupported by the evid...ence, and with appeal regarding rulings on evidence/expert witness testimony; liability was admitted prior to trial, nature and extent of injury was disputed, Plaintiff claimed seven-figure damages
Insurance
Insurance Benefits
Oct 03, 2013
OUTCOME: Six-figure recovery for client
Claim against insurer to secure under-insured motorist (UIM) benefits and other insurance benefits for injured client