Kern Segal & Murray

$198,000

Personal Injury Defense

Favorable verdict in Alameda County where a motorcyclist was injured after hitting a pothole. Plaintiff's last demand was over $1,000,000, and the verdict against KSM's client was $198,000.

$54,000

Uninsured Motorist Arbitration

Arbitration award of $54,000.00 net verdict in an admitted liability UIM case. Claimant rejected a $100,000 offer and demanded $285,000.

$42,000

Auto Accident Defense

Favorable jury verdict in an admitted liability auto case. Plaintiff's pre-trial demand was $1,000,000, counsel requested $1.7 million at trial. Jury awarded $46,000, final settlement $42,000 after costs.

$12,718

Auto Accident Defense

Favorable outcome for defense in a motor vehicle accident case. Plaintiff obtained a verdict of $25,716, but after post-trial motions and awarded costs to defense, the final judgment for plaintiff was $12,717.60.

Premises Liability Defense

Defense verdict against a plaintiff claiming a landlord's negligence caused a fire in a commercial rental property, resulting in catastrophic injuries. Plaintiff demanded $1.65 million, jury awarded $0.

Auto Accident Defense

Defense verdict in a subrogation case from a rear-end accident. Client, a landscaping company, argued plaintiff's insured was solely negligent. Plaintiff demanded $10,000, jury awarded $0.