Danko Meredith

$50

Wrongful Death

Jeffrey’s father gave 2-year-old Jeffrey a popular Mini-Jel candy. Jeffrey began to choke, suffered serious brain damage and died two weeks later. The manufacturer knew the candy was dangerous for young children but deliberately marketed it to children. The judge awarded $50 million to Jeffrey’s parents.

$32M

Airplane Accident

Settlement for severely burned co-pilot in a Piper Malibu accident at Long Beach International.

$20

Burn Injury

Pedestrian severely burned by an underground electrical vault explosion that blew off a manhole cover. The utility settled for $20 million after a video presentation of recorded testimony was sent to their management.

$15

Traumatic Brain Injury

Jury verdict for a passenger who suffered serious head injuries after a Beechcraft engine came apart in cruise flight, forcing a crash-landing. The jury found the engine manufacturer liable due to confusing wording in the engine repair manual.

$13

Wrongful Death

Jury verdict for the family of pilot Dr. Ken Gottlieb, killed in a Cessna 182 crash. The NTSB initially ruled pilot error, but the firm proved the crash was caused by a mechanical problem with the pilot's seat due to improper maintenance by an unlicensed mechanic.

$12

Wrongful Death

Settlement for the wrongful death of a three-person air ambulance helicopter crew after a main rotor blade came apart in flight. Investigation revealed a mechanic used a blowtorch to remove an abrasion strip, compromising the blade's internal structure.