Since its formation in 2008, Brent & Fiol attorneys have obtained over $120 million in settlements and judgments for their clients. These are some of their results:
CONSTRUCTION – WRONGFUL DEATH
- Multiple 8-Figure ($20 million +) Recoveries: In multiple construction accident wrongful death cases, we have made 8-figure recoveries on behalf of our clients. Further details are confidential.
AVIATION AND TRUCKING ACCIDENTS
- €25 million ($28.75 million) global settlement for the deaths of over 100 passengers of a U.S.-owned jet that crashed off the coast of Africa. Brent & Fiol, LLP was part of a team of law firms that successfully brought claims in the United States District Court in Los Angeles.
- $1.325 million settlement for an off-duty pilot injured in the failed takeoff of a cargo jet in China.
- $1.25 million in settlements for a container truck driver who suffered a serious head injury while trying to secure a container that had been misloaded by stevedores at the Port of Oakland. Our investigation uncovered evidence that the accident was the result of a combination of factors including a defect in the truck chassis that had been provided to the plaintiff, the misloading by stevedores, and lack of training by the plaintiff’s employer.
- $740,000 settlement for a San Francisco pedestrian who was struck by a MUNI bus. The plaintiff suffered a mild traumatic brain injury and scarring.
- $255,000 settlement for an airline passenger who suffered a shoulder injury when luggage fell while being stowed by an off-duty flight attendant.
CIVIL RIGHTS – WRONGFUL DEATH
- $1.5 million settlement for the siblings of a young man who was killed when a Shasta County deputy sheriff lost control of his vehicle while driving 110 miles per hour to a non-emergency call.
- $1.1 million in settlements for the widow of an elderly man with dementia who received inadequate care for his condition in a Mendocino County jail and fell, causing fractures and ultimately a surgical infection that led to his death.
- $995,000 settlement in a federal civil right case, for the death of a Marin County jail prisoner due to a drug overdose. Through aggressive investigation we learned that the jail guards were violating state regulations and not checking on prisoners on an hourly basis.
DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS AND PROPERTY
- $4.0 million in settlements for a man who suffered serious head injuries due to malfunctioning recreational equipment. Further details are confidential.
- $3.85 million in settlements and judgments for a San Francisco tenant who was severely injured after falling through a poorly-maintained, unguarded skylight on the roof deck attached to her rental apartment.
- $1.8 million settlement for a San Francisco pedestrian who tripped and fell in a covered pedestrian walkway next to a construction site. During the course of litigation we discovered that the general contractor for the work site had received complaints about inadequate lighting and tripping incidents, but failed to act promptly.
- $1.6 million for a man who suffered an eye injury due to a defective product. Further details are confidential.
CIVIL RIGHTS – POLICE AND JAIL MISCONDUCT
- $2.4 million settlement for a San Francisco pedestrian struck by a patrol car that was owned and operated by a San Francisco Police officer. The SFPD accident report concluded that the pedestrian was crossing out of the crosswalk and against the light, and his case was passed over by a number of other law firms. Our investigation uncovered witnesses who testified that the plaintiff was actually in the crosswalk when the patrol car ran a red light, and our experts concluded that the patrol car, which was not on an emergency call, was speeding.
- $900,000 federal civil rights settlement for a Hayward man whose ankle was broken in the course of an arrest by Alameda County Sheriff’s deputies. His case was rejected by several prominent Bay Area civil rights firms. The deputies claimed in their reports that the man was resisting arrest, but our prosecution of this action resulted in the disclosure of a video that showed that their claims were not true.
AUTO AND BICYCLE ACCIDENTS
- $1.5 million settlement for a back seat passenger who was injured in a head-on collision near Seattle, Washington. He suffered a traumatic brain injury in the collision. The initial police report concluded that only one driver was at fault. Our investigation revealed that the drivers of both cars were playing chicken, and the insurance companies for both drivers settled with the plaintiff.
- $1.3 million trial verdict on behalf of a bicyclist who was struck by a San Francisco taxi cab.
- $1.25 million settlement for a Tuolumne County man who was struck by a driver while riding his bike on a public road.
- $1.15 million settlement for a Los Angeles woman who suffered neck and back injuries in a rear-end collision.
- $1.0 million settlement for a San Francisco man who was struck by a ride-share vehicle while crossing the street.
- $220,000 trial verdict for a Mill Valley bicycle rider who was hit by vehicle while riding in Mill Valley. The plaintiff suffered a fractured ankle that was surgically repaired, and faced the prospect of arthritic changes.
ASSAULT AND BATTERY CLAIMS
- $775,000 settlement for a San Francisco man who was struck in the head with a glass at a nightclub. The plaintiff suffered a mild traumatic brain injury and facial scarring.
- $290,000 in settlements for a man who was attacked as he stepped outside a bar.
- $205,000 in settlements from the owners of a Lodi building who leased it for use as a bar, knowing the tenant was not licensed or qualified to operate it. The plaintiff was injured by gang members who frequented the bar.