Race Discrimination in San Diego County, CA
$250,000 Settlement
- Law Firm: Anonymous
African American employee was subjected to constant harassment about her race by office manager who was also the owner’s wife. Harassment included comments about her hair and racial stereotypes, as well as emails about the history of slavery. Shortly after employee complained, she was terminated.
Evidence? Yes – emails with harassing material.
Wage: $35/hour
Sidewalk Trip & Fall in Los Angeles County, CA
$1.5 Million Settlement
- Law Firm: Anonymous
55-year-old woman tripped and fell over uneven sidewalk at night. Sidewalk height differential was 2.75″ to 3.75.”
Defendants: Government entity & private property owner.
Injuries: Bilateral wrist fractures requiring multiple surgeries; back pain.
Pre-Existing: No
Medical: $255,000 to $500,000
LOE: $50,000 to $100,000
Car Accident Orange County, CA
$275,000 Settlement
- Law Firm: Anonymous
Tow truck backed into driver-side door of a sedan driven by a 58-year-old while she was turning into a parking lot.
Impact: Low impact. 5 mph.
Injuries: Rotator cuff tear arthroscopic rotator cuff repair; hand, neck, low back pain.
Medical: $172,000 (all lien treatment)
Litigation: Yes
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