Cham & Smith v. Foote

Admitted liability rear end car accident case.  The total medical specials were around $12,000.00 and Plaintiff’s wife had a loss of consortium claim. Plaintiff asked the jury for $60,000.00 (inclusive of wage loss claim).  We served an offer of judgment for $15,000.00.  Following a three day trial and following an hour of deliberations, the jury awarded $13,000.00. 

 
  • Three day trial

  • October 2019

  • King County

  • 18CIV01219KCX

Dover v. Wrecking Ball

Admitted liability motor vehicle accident where Plaintiff and her son were rear ended on I-5. Plaintiff claimed approximately $66,000.00 in medical expenses and asked the jury for $150,000.00. Following a week long trial, the jury awarded just over $38,000.00. Pretrial offer of judgment was $40,000.00. 

 
  • One week trial

  • June 2019

  • King County

  • 17-2-26459-8 SEA

Helmbreck v. McPhee, et al.

Case reassigned after discovery cutoff in trial strategy following unsuccessful motion for summary judgment brought by prior counsel’s office. 18-year old plaintiff claimed low back surgery and soft tissue injuries arising out of MVA at uncontrolled intersection. Plaintiff alleged our client was negligent in failing to provide a clear line of sight for drivers using abutting roadway and told us we needed to make a “significant offer” to resolve the case before trial. He asked jury for $250,000-$750,000 and the jury returned a defense for our client.

 
  • Three week trial

  • February 2019

  • King County

  • 18-2-02781-1 KNT

Dalton v. Schultz

Admitted liability motor vehicle accident where Plaintiff was rear-ended in his work vehicle. Plaintiff claimed injuries to all regions of his spine, as well as to his hips and left shoulder. In addition, Plaintiff claimed to have chipped two teeth and developed neurological issues in his left arm. Plaintiff’s total claimed medical damages amounted to $21,816.00. Plaintiff also asserted a wage loss claim for $1,015.00. Plaintiff’s last pre-trial settlement demand was for $70,000.00, and he asked the jury for $98,000.00. Defendant’s last pre-trial settlement offer was for $29,500. The jury returned a verdict of $31,344.00. Plaintiff’s wife requested an additional $5,000 for loss of consortium. The jury awarded her $0.

 
  • 1 week trial

  • August 2018

  • Pierce County

  • 774401

McNeill v. City of Auburn

Admitted liability motor vehicle accident involving a police officer. Plaintiff never returned to work following the accident and underwent five surgeries (both shoulders, both knees, and his right elbow). He alleged chronic pain in all areas as well as hip pain, chronic post-traumatic headaches, and depression. After a two-week trial, plaintiff’s counsel asked for $3,000,000. The jury awarded $165,000.

 
  • Two week trial

  • May 2017

  • King County

  • 15-2-25044-2 KNT

Honcoop v. Jones

Admitted liability rear end car accident case.  The total medical specials were around $12,000.00 and Plaintiff’s wife had a loss of consortium claim. Plaintiff asked the jury for $60,000.00 (inclusive of wage loss claim).  We served an offer of judgment for $15,000.00.  Following a three day trial and following an hour of deliberations, the jury awarded $13,000.00. 

 
  • Three day trial

  • May 2014

  • Whatcom County

  • 12-2-00688-8