Other Cases Of Note

Dubroff v. Hathaway, San Mateo Superior Court,  $1.25 million verdict in declaratory relief action for insurance proceeds from life insurance policy.

Peppermill v. VCI, settlement, $1.3 million against the firm employing an expert witness who falsified his credentials.

Smith-Cosentino v. GFC Securities, NASD arbitration award by 3-member panel, $550,000 including $250,000 in punitive damages for wrongfully discharged whistleblowers.

$800,000 settlement for shareholders against corporation in derivative action, identity of corporation was sealed.

Jane Doe v. John Doe. Confidential settlement of sexual harassment case on behalf of 24-year old female assistant against public figure.

Jane Roe v Cruise Line, confidential settlement for sexual assault on a 16-year-old girl on a cruise ship.

Mr. and Mrs. Doe v. Insurance Co. confidential settlement of bad faith action against insurance companies who refused to pay property damage claim after accident. (Mendocino County)

Doe v. Public School, confidential settlement for 13-year-old girl sexually assaulted by janitor. (Contra Costa County)

Settlements were reached on behalf of family members of elderly mothers against facilities who failed to provide adequate supervision allowing them to leave their rooms, encounter hazards, and die.