Case Result

$785,197

Farm Accident, Premises Liability

Trial Verdict
Fresno, CA

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Case Details

Our client sustained a broken neck, scarred face and broken scapula when a 550 Gallon Diesel Fuel tank collapsed at a farm. The fuel tank was on a stand with wood supports that had not been changed in over 35 years. The stand collapsed when the tank was being filled. A jury found in favor of the plaintiff for $785,196.76.

Additional Notes

Jury verdict in Fresno County Superior Court before the Honorable Judge Donald Franson after a three and one-half week jury trial. The jury deliberated for approximately six hours and found in favor of plaintiff in the sum of $785,196.76, plus cost of suit. The jury found that Kandarian Farms owned the land where the incident occurred (12-0), was negligent (10-2), and that plaintiff, Michael Cline was not negligent (12-0).

Fresno, CA
4.90 rating (77 reviews)
4 attorneys
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