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Andrew Leyvas v. Norma Paragas, M.D. FACTS Andrew Leyvas was born with jaundice. The hospital released him without adequate testing or treatment. His parents sought medical help four days later. His father telephoned Dr. Norma Paragas, a pediatrician who was on call for the child's regular doctor. Andrew's mother called a second time several hours later. Both parents reported that the baby's skin was yellow and he was experiencing difficulty feeding. Dr. Paragas did not request to see the baby ...

Our client suffered extensive injuries including fractures of his skull when a tree limb was dropped from 20-30 feet that struck our client in the head. Our client lost consciousness when he was struck. He has survived his brain injuries but has permanent residuals.

Our client suffered a severe and permanent brain injury, including extensive fractures of his skull and bleeding in his brain, when a contractor dropped a large tree limb from 20 feet high onto our client’s head. He was instantly rendered unconscious and will endure lifelong consequences including significant cognitive defects, seizures, and more. This monumental win on behalf of our client was awarded the #1 Top Decision for Worker/Workplace Negligence in 2018. Read more in our firm’s blog.

$47.5 million settlement on behalf of a child who suffered catastrophic injuries when a tree crashed onto his tent in San Mateo County Memorial Park. Read more on our blog.

Tuiaki v. Adelphia FACTS A 36-year-old lineman, Sifa Tuiaki, suffered catastrophic injuries when he came into contact with a 7,200-volt power line. Tuiaki was working from an elevated workbasket installing a fiber-optic cable system. His co-worker was slowly driving the bucket truck around a turn in the highway, while Tuiaki elevated Tuiaki’s workbasket and the fiber-optic support cable to avoid some redwood trees. In doing so, Tuiaki backed into a power line that contacted the back of his neck ...

The hotel owner/operator created a public safety risk by designing and constructing unsafe accommodations that exposed the guest to a deadly virus. The accommodations were negligently maintained further exposing guests to this risk of serious harm and wrongful death. The hotel owner/operator in this case continued to rent accommodations to guests despite knowledge that the accommodations remained infested with vermin. Notably, the hotel owner had notice of an infestation on the premises, but ...

Adrienne Doe v. Parent Corp. FACTS Adrienne Doe, a well-known television reporter in Southern California, was in a news van being driven by her photographer. The van had a telescoping mast with microwave antennae that allowed the reporter to make live video transmissions. The driver parked the van on the driveway of an automotive shop. As a result, the antennae angled toward the power lines as the mast extended up into the sky. Doe was unaware of this dangerous condition and was in the process ...

Mowatt v. City of Los Angeles FACTS Mowatt, a 19-year-year old student who was visiting Los Angeles, was crossing an intersection near the Hollywood Bowl. As she neared the crosswalk’s end, she was struck by an SUV. Mowatt sustained severe brain damage, a fractured lower jawbone, broken teeth and facial lacerations. Her brain injuries caused attention and concentration deficits, memory loss, as well as the loss of her senses of taste and smell. LEGAL THEORIES AND STRATEGIES Mowatt sued the ...