Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C.

$2

Clergy Sexual Abuse

Record settlement with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles over sex abuse claims involving hundreds of priests and over 1,350 victims. This includes an $880 million settlement for 1,353 victims. Largest settlement involving the Catholic Church for clergy sexual abuse.

$1

Lead Paint

Santa Clara Superior Court Judge James P. Kleinberg ordered lead paint companies to pay $1.15 Billion into a fund to remove lead paint from the homes of 10 counties and cities in California. Defendants promoted and sold lead paint for use on homes knowing it is poisonous to children. Ordered into a fund to remove lead paint from homes in 10 California counties and cities.

$305

Lead Paint

Settlement for the cleanup of toxic lead paint in California houses, ending two decades of litigation. Settlement for lead paint exposure in 10 California counties.

$45

Car Accident

A San Mateo victim, 41, who had her neck broken, was paralyzed for life, and became a quadriplegic when her car was struck by a driver speeding through a red light. Victim paralyzed and became quadriplegic after being struck by a speeding driver running a red light.

$33

Wrongful Death

An Oakland warehouse fire broke out on December 2, claiming the lives of over 30 people. The warehouse was known as the Ghost Ship. It was a work-live space that more than two dozen people called home. Artists and others, looking for affordable rent in the Bay Area, used the space as their art studio and many people lived there to avoid paying costly rent elsewhere. Settlement for victims of the 2016 Ghost Ship fire.

$25

Wrongful Death

Wrongful death action for the loss of several family members brought by surviving heir, who was also suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; settlement included damages for loss of love, comfort and companionship and emotional distress.