On April 22, 2010, a Chatsworth jury returned a verdict in favor of the firm’s client after nearly two weeks of testimony and argument. The case involved allegations of personal injuries stemming from an accident on the client’s premises. The injuries involved two prior orthopedic surgeries and the allegations of one that was necessary in the future. The plaintiff claimed medical damages in excess of $250,000. After hearing all the evidence, the jury returned a verdict finding that the store was not negligent. Grant Waterkotte and Mark Bloom represented the client on the firm’s behalf.
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Pettit Kohn Achieves Phenomenal ResultApril 1, 2010On March 15, 2010, a Pomona jury returned a verdict in favor of one of the firm’s large retail clients for an amount far below the amount of money offered by the client to resolve the case. This matter involved personal injuries to a father and son within the premises of the client’s store. The plaintiffs claimed that the child sustained severe, permanent brain injuries as a result of a collision involving a heavily loaded pallet jack being pulled by a store employee. The plaintiffs demanded $4,750,000 before trial. The store did not contest the facts of the incident itself, but was able to prove that no permanent impairment was caused as a result. After two weeks of testimony and argument, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the store, issuing a judgment far below the client’s pretrial offer. Consequently, the firm’s client was entitled to recover its costs which exceeded the dollar amount of the judgment. Grant Waterkotte and Karie Schroder represented the client on the firm’s behalf. Grant Waterkotte Wins Fifth Consecutive Defense Verdict in a Jury TrialMarch 3, 2010February 23, 2010, Pettit Kohn successfully defended one of its clients, a highly respected day spa facility, in a personal injury action in Orange County. The plaintiff alleged that our client was negligent in performing therapeutic services, resulting in serious bodily injury. After hearing all the evidence, the jury returned a verdict finding that our client was not negligent, and the court rendered judgment against the plaintiff. The case was defended by Grant Waterkotte. Pettit Kohn Obtains Favorable Verdict for Retail ClientJanuary 7, 2010On December 23, 2009, Pettit Kohn successfully defended one of its large retail clients in a personal injury action in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The plaintiff alleged that she sustained a fractured wrist at the client’s premises (“the store”) after she tripped and fell in the parking lot. The plaintiff argued that the store negligently maintained the premises. The plaintiff further argued that her wrist fracture was misdiagnosed by the radiologist, a co-defendant in the case, and that as a result, she required a fusion surgery to repair the injury. The plaintiff sought a minimum of $700,000 in damages. The store contended that it acted reasonably to maintain the premises in a safe condition, and that it was not responsible for the plaintiff’s injury. After two weeks of testimony and argument, including extensive testimony by expert witnesses, the jury determined that Pettit Kohn’s client was not negligent in the maintenance and operation of its premises, and returned a verdict in favor of the store. Krystal Aguilera represented the store on the firm’s behalf. Pettit Kohn Client Cooner Wire Company Recovers $2.495 Million in LLC Member Business DisputeNovember 25, 2009Following binding arbitration and court proceedings, Pettit Kohn recently obtained an order in favor of its client Cooner Wire Company resulting in the recovery of $2.495 million in damages, attorneys’ fees and costs. David Halm, lead counsel for Pettit Kohn, obtained a binding arbitration award before the American Arbitration Association in a proceeding arising out the purported transfer of a LLC membership interest. He then successfully moved the Superior Court for an order confirming the arbitration award and an award of $2.495 million to Cooner Wire Company. Pettit Kohn is proud to help its client Cooner Wire Company achieve this successful result. Pettit Kohn Achieves Excellent Result for Retail ClientNovember 17, 2009On November 17, 2009, Mark Bloom represented a retail client on the firm’s behalf achieving a favorable result in a premises liability lawsuit. The plaintiff was seriously injured in one of the store’s bathrooms after allegedly slipping and falling on spilled water. With claimed medical specials over $90k and general damages of over $800k, plaintiff’s initial demand was $900k. Mark successfully negotiated a settlement of $20k. Pettit Kohn Wins Motion for Summary JudgmentMay 5, 2009On May 5, 2009, Pettit Kohn won a motion for summary judgment for its client against two plaintiffs who claimed false imprisonment and arrest and related civil rights violations. Plaintiffs sought $24 million in compensatory and punitive damages, asserting that the firm’s client falsely imprisoned and arrested plaintiffs based on their race. Grant Waterkotte and David Halm handled the case on behalf of the firm’s client. Los Angeles Office Wins Fifth Consecutive Defense VerdictFebruary 16, 2009On February 3, 2009, a Pomona jury rendered a defense verdict in favor of one of Pettit Kohn’s clients in a premises liability lawsuit. The plaintiff claimed $170,000 in damages. Grant Waterkotte and Martin Moreno tried the case on behalf of the client. This victory was the fifth consecutive defense verdict won by Pettit Kohn’s Los Angeles office. Pettit Kohn Obtains Defense Verdict in San Bernardino Jury TrialJanuary 5, 2009On November 5, 2008, Pettit Kohn successfully defended one of its clients in a premises liability lawsuit. The plaintiff claimed she was injured on the client’s premises by a motorized mart-cart driven by another customer. Plaintiff sought $200,000 in damages. The jury determined that the incident could not have occurred as described by the plaintiff and therefore could not have caused her claimed injuries. The jury also found that Pettit Kohn’s client was not negligent in the maintenance and operation of its premises. David Halm represented the client on the firm’s behalf. Pettit Kohn Obtains Defense Verdict for Retail Client in Bakersfield Jury TrialOctober 8, 2008On October 8, 2008, Pettit Kohn successfully defended one of its large retail clients in a personal injury action in Bakersfield. The plaintiff alleged that she was injured when she slipped and fell at the client’s premises (“the store”), damaging her right knee, lower back, and left shoulder. The plaintiff argued that the store negligently maintained its premises, allowing for the accumulation of the liquid substance that caused her fall. The Plaintiff went through one surgery prior to trial, and allegedly needed two further surgeries to correct her symptoms. Her last pre-trial demand was for several hundred thousand dollars. After two weeks of testimony and argument, the jury returned an 11-1 verdict in favor of the store. Grant Waterkotte and Martin Moreno represented the store on the firm’s behalf. |
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