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With over twenty-five years of experience, The Law Offices of Marvin Stuart Lanter has helped clients recover over $25 million dollars in settlements.

Below are summaries of cases we have handled. Click the case title to read the full case.

Averett and Crayton, Deceased v. Sears Car & Truck, et al.*
Case No.: BC207459
Trial Date: March 15, 2000
Topic: Wrongful Death-Automobile Accident
Summary: This is an automobile accident that occurred in March 1998. As a result of this accident, a 79 year old mother of seven adult children was killed. The heirs bring an action for wrongful death.
Result: Settlement --One million and fifty-five thousand dollars ($1,055,000)
Julian Sanchez vs. Eckles Construction, Inc.*
Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Santa Monica
Case No.: SC 0538227
Verdict Date: 04/27/2000
Topic: Negligence - Construction; Worker Hit by Welding Cable
Summary: November 6, 1997, Plaintiff, a 55-year-old carpenter with thirty years experience, was working on a construction site at Santa Monica College. Defendants Colice and Kincade were working for Defendant Eckles Construction, Inc. at the construction site attempting to connect a welding cable. Defendant Kincade threw a thirty-foot section of welding cable with a six-inch solid copper connector from a form wall on the first floor to Defendant Colice who was standing below. The cable fell short of its mark and swung in a downward arc. At that moment, the Plaintiff was walking in the basement level ditch and was struck on his right ear and right side of his head by the welding cable. Plaintiff never saw the cable and connector. As a result of the impact, he lost consciousness.
Result: Settlement: $750,000.


More Case Results:

 

$1,055,000 wrongful death settlement against Sears Car & Truck, when a 79 year-old mother of seven adult children was killed in collision while driving a rented car. (2000)

$750,000 construction negligence settlement against Eckles Construction, when a worker was hit in the head by a welding cable. (2000)

$505,000 personal injury (auto) settlement (policy limit) when a passenger in a taxi was hit by a drunk driver. (2006)

$400,000 premises liability settlement against a salon owner when a large box of tools fell and injured a salon worker. (2009)

$373,000 premises liability settlement against the estate of a property owner, when a real estate professional fell through the rotted floor of a house. (2008)

$270,000 premises liability (animal attack) settlement against a dog owner when her out of control Doberman attacked and injured a man walking on the street.  (2009)

$190,000 personal injury (auto) settlement for a bicyclist struck by a passing motorist. (2009)

$185,000 medical malpractice settlement against an HMO for a botched nasal reconstruction.  (2010)

$150,917 personal injury (auto) jury verdict in redlight-greenlight intersection collision. (2001)

$127,000 therapist malpractice and sexual abuse settlement when a rehabilitation therapist sexually abused a patient. (2009)

$125,000 premises liability settlement against Golds Gym when a patron slipped and fell through a plate glass window.  (2006)

$110,000 dangerous intersection settlement against the City of Los Angeles for an automobile accident caused by poorly designed intersection. In addition, a traffic signal was installed at the intersection.  (2005)

$105,000 personal injury (auto) settlement (policy limit) against a pizzeria for an accident caused by its delivery driver.  (2010)

$102,000 premises liability jury verdict against Boys Market, when a housewife slipped and fell in the frozen food aisle.  (1995)

$100,000 personal injury (uninsured motorist) settlement when a bicyclist was hit by an automobile. The case was settled for the policy limit. (2008)

$100,000 premises liability (dog bite) settlement (policy limit) when a German Shepard attacked a little girl. (2010)

$100,000 uninsured motorist settlement (policy limit) when client was injured by a hit and run driver.  (2007)

$85,000 personal injury (auto) settlement when a vehicle side-swiped another car. (2005)

$75,000 personal injury (auto) settlement when a vehicle ran a stop sign, causing an accident. (2004)

$55,000 premises liability settlement against Ralphs Grocery, when a display of cans fell on a shopper. (2005)

$53,000 premises liability settlement when a passenger on a recreational boat slipped on a faulty step.  (2009)

$52,000 personal injury (auto) settlement when a car pulled out of a parking lot causing an accident. (2006)

$50,000 medical malpractice settlement against a doctor, when an actress sustained burns during a laser hair removal procedure.  (2009)

$50,000 personal injury settlement when a cyclist was struck and injured by a motorist.  (2010)

$50,000 personal injury (auto) settlement for pedestrian struck and injured by an automobile. (2006)

$50,000 personal injury (auto) settlement when an automobile was rear-ended.  (2007)

$50,000 personal injury (auto) settlement for an intersection accident caused by a driver making a left turn. (2004)

$50,000 personal injury (auto) settlement for a motorist involved in an accident on the freeway. (2004)

*Results from previous cases showcased herein does not constitute a guarantee or warranty of the outcome of your case.

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