Matheny Sears Linkert & Jaime, LLP

$11.9M

Wildfire Litigation

Settlement in a 13,000-acre wildfire case caused by a defective electrical splice. Initial damages claimed were in excess of $90 million, but the case settled at mediation for $11.9 million.

$4.5M

Wrongful Death

In a wrongful death case of admitted liability, plaintiffs' demand was $10 million prior to trial and $32 million during trial. The jury returned a verdict of $4.5 million.

$23M

Breach of Contract

Obtained a $23 million judgment for a client following a successful Motion for Summary Judgment in a Breach of Contract and Promissory Note Default case.

$32M

Wildfire Litigation

Secured terminating sanctions and a total award of more than $32 million for clients in complex wildfire litigation, where Cal Fire claimed over $80 million in damages. Cases were dismissed due to lack of statutory basis and failure to show negligence. The award included attorneys' fees, expert witness expense, costs, and sanctions due to Cal Fire's egregious conduct and discovery abuses.

$35,946

Automobile Accident

Successfully obtained a jury verdict finding contributory fault on a passenger plaintiff claiming an eye injury in an admitted liability auto accident case. The driver plaintiff sustained right wrist/thumb injuries. Plaintiffs’ last global demand before trial was $100,000, and the verdict reached was $11,264 for the driver and $24,682 for the passenger plaintiff.

$72,000

Breach of Contract

Obtained verdict of $72,000.00 plus interest for a breach of an oral contract between two former fiancés.