Khashayar Law Group

$61.6M

Legal Malpractice, Negligence, & Patent

Our client and HBA Medical Group, Inc. filed a lawsuit against attorney Neil K. Nydegger and his law firm, Nydegger & Associates, for legal malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty. The plaintiffs retained the defendants to prosecute and maintain US Patent No. 6,530,905, related to a self-sheathing needle for dental use, along with corresponding foreign patents. Despite our client and HBA's prompt payments for maintenance fees, Nydegger and his firm negligently failed to pay these fees, leading to the patent’s expiration. The defendants' actions resulted in significant losses for the plaintiffs, including the termination of a valuable licensing agreement with Nipro Corp., which was worth over $1,000,000 and promised ongoing royalties. Additionally, the plaintiffs incurred substantial investments in the development and commercialization of the patented technology. The plaintiffs also alleged over-billing and mishandling of funds by the defendants, compounded by a lack of communication about the status of the patents and crucial deadlines. These failures culminated in the plaintiffs’ inability to capitalize on their patents and forced them to seek redress through the court for damages, including lost profits, development costs, legal fees, and further consequential losses. After a 4-week long trial, the jury found the defendants were negligent and came back with a verdict of $61,500,000 in favor of our client.

$4.9M

Automobile Accident

This case stems from a collision at the intersection of Von Karman Ave. & Michelson Dr. in Irvine, CA on October 11, 2017. The Defendant, employed by Sober Living by the Sea, Inc., ran a red light while distracted by his flip phone. He proceeded through the intersection, striking our client’s vehicle on the left side. Police found the Defendant at fault under CVC 21453(a), noting his admission and witness accounts. The impact was severe, totaling both vehicles and causing our client significant injuries. He required extraction from his vehicle by the Orange County Fire Department and was subsequently treated for neck, back, and shoulder pain, as well as possible loss of consciousness at HOAG emergency department. Medical procedures included Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion and chondroplasty. The case involved substantial medical expenses and damages. Our client was injured, and although he had pre-existing conditions that were triggered, making the case very challenging, our team persevered. We pushed the defense law firm and insurance company up to the eve of trial. Overwhelmed by our trial-setting tactics, they significantly increased their previous offers. Ultimately, the case was settled for far more than our client desired, resulting in a settlement of $4.9 million.

$4.5M

Trip Slip & Fall

Mark Lehn Brownlee, a resident of San Diego, filed a lawsuit against the City of San Diego for injuries sustained from tripping over a raised section of the sidewalk on September 13, 2018. The lawsuit alleged that the City of San Diego owned and managed a property on Diamond St., San Diego, where a tree's roots had caused the sidewalk to become uneven. Despite prior attempts to repair the sidewalk with asphalt, the repairs were done negligently, leaving a hazardous ridge that caused Brownlee's fall. The City of San Diego is also held accountable for failing to properly maintain the sidewalk and provide adequate lighting. The complaint further claims that the City was aware of the sidewalk's dangerous condition but did not take appropriate measures to fix it or warn the public. As a result of the fall, Brownlee suffered severe injuries to his head, shoulder, knee, and wrist. Brownlee was seeking damages for his injuries, medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of income, and other related costs. The complaint included causes of action for premises liability, negligence, and negligent hiring, supervision, and retention of the third party responsible for the inadequate repairs. After a 3-week trial, the jury found the City at fault for negligence and premises liability and awarded our client with a verdict of $4.5M.

$4M

Motorcycle Accident

In 2018, at the 100 block of Mile of Cars Way, National City, CA, our client’s husband, driving a courtesy van owned by the Frank Defendants, failed to yield to the Decedent's right of way while he was riding his Yamaha motorcycle. This breach of duty led to a collision between the van and the motorcycle, violating Vehicle Code Section 21801(a). As a result, the Decedent was thrown from his motorcycle, suffering massive head injuries upon impact with the road. These injuries, characterized by multiple blunt force traumas, caused the Decedent immense physical and emotional suffering, ultimately leading to his death after a period of prolonged agony. Due to the fact that the Decedent survived the aforementioned collision for some period of time, our client was entitled to all damages to which the Decedent would have been entitled had he not succumbed to his injuries. Though this was an extremely difficult liability case and Defendants did not take any responsibility, our legal team secured a $4M settlement for our deserving clients.

$20,000

Breach of Contract

Our client was being sued by her HOA for $20,000,000 for defamation for writing bad things about the HOA on multiple websites. We argued that this was her first amendment right and they cannot prevent from expressing her opinions, as its her right to freedom of speech. So we filed and anti-SLAPP and were awarded our fees in addition to getting the actual case settled for our client.

$2M

Trucking Accident

This case involved a major collision on highway I-505 in Vacaville, CA, where a Petetractor driven by an employee of Sprinter Trucking, Inc., rear-ended a sedan driven by our clients. The truck driver was acting within the scope of his employment, making Sprinter Trucking vicariously liable for his actions. The incident occurred on October 2, 2019, when the defendant, traveling at approximately 60 miles per hour, took his eyes off the road for 10-15 seconds to check his side rearview mirror. During this time, he failed to notice our clients' vehicle in front of him, resulting in a collision that caused significant damage and severe injuries to both the driver and passenger. The force of the impact thrust our clients' vehicle off the road, where it came to rest against a barbed wire fence. Witnesses at the scene confirmed the defendant's inattention as the cause of the crash. We alleged in the complaint that the defendant's negligence, including driving at unsafe speeds and failing to pay attention to the road, directly caused the accident. Our clients sought compensation for their medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of income, and other damages resulting from the incident. As a result of the collision, both of our clients sustained severe physical injuries and emotional distress, with one suffering significant spinal damage and other injuries requiring extensive medical treatment. Both plaintiffs continue to endure the physical and emotional consequences of the crash. After a year and a half of legal proceedings, we successfully settled the case for our clients, securing $2,000,000 in compensation.