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$2,000,000
Premises Liability
Settled for policy limits of $2,000,000 prior to filing a lawsuit. Client
suffered severe injuries to his legs when the 2-story ladder he was climbing
(which was affixed to the building), detached causing him to fall approximately
15 feet. FHV pursued a claim against the property owner for the dangerous
condition that existed on the premises. Mercury Insurance paid the entire claim.
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$975,000
Rear-End Collision
FHV’s client was rear-ended by a commercial work truck resulting
in serious neck and back injuries. After months of conservative treatment,
the client eventually underwent surgical repair to her cervical spine.
The force of the impact and the cause of the client’s back and neck
injuries were disputed. Through the use of retained expert witnesses,
FHV was able to establish the claim and resolve the case for $975,000.
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FHV successfully resolved a wrongful death case on the second day of a
jury trial for $920,000. FHV filed a lawsuit against a local agribusiness
on behalf of the father and dependents of a young man who's life was
cut short following the release of ammonia gas from the company's
refrigeration equipment.
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Papikian v. Papikian -- Settled for $650,000 to plaintiff for damages.
Driver suffered severe burns due to a salvaged vehicle catching on fire.
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$650,000
Salvage Vehicle Catches Fire
Salvage vehicle catches fire, severe burns to the driver.
Result: $650,000 to plaintiff for damage.
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$500,000
Drunk Driver Causes Major Wreck
Drunk Driver Causes Major Wreck
Drunk driver t-bones lady on her way home from work.
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Ambulance crashes and injures patient being transported to hospital.
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Swearingen v. Tsang
(2012) [Fresno County Superior Court] - 3-week binding arbitration. FHV
represented an agricultural land owner who alleged various intentional
business torts against the defendants, who was farming her 80-acre almond
orchard. Plaintiff awarded $384,901 in damages, costs, and attorneys' fees.
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$300,000
Uninsured Motorist Claim
In less than 6 months from the date of the collision, FHV was successfully able to obtain a policy limits settlement of $300,000 on behalf of the client. FHV’s client was the victim of a vehicle collision caused by an uninsured motorist. As is typically the case, however, the client’s auto insurance carrier was not treating her fairly and only offered her $25,000 for her injuries. Once FHV became involved, that offer quickly rose to the policy limits of $300,000.
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$300,000
T-Bone Collision
FHV was retained to represent a client that sustained soft tissue injuries
in a t-bone collision. FHV assisted the client in obtaining the medical
care and treatment she needed. An orthopedic specialist ultimately concluded
that the client’s injuries were in need of surgical repair. Shortly
thereafter, FHV was able to resolve the case for the policy limits of $300,000.
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Pike v. Duda -- Settled Prior to Litigation [Merced County / November 2014]
Elderly client was injured when a neighbor's German Shepherd jumped
on client and knocked her off a curb. FHV successfully settled the case
for $270,000 prior to serving a complaint.
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$175,000
Driving Instructor Injured in Collision
FHV represented a driving instructor who was teaching a driving lesson
when his vehicle was rear-ended at a stop light. The insurance company
argued it was a low-impact collision and no injuries resulted from the
wreck. FHV proved that the driving instructor’s shoulder, neck and
low back injuries were related to the collision.
The case settled prior to trial for $175,000.
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$150,000
T-Bone Collision
FHV’s client was a passenger in a vehicle that was t-boned in an
intersection when the defendant driver failed to stop at a red light.
Client had a pre-existing injury to his wrist/hand that was exacerbated
by the collision. FHV resolved the claim prior to trial for $150,000.
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$145,000
Driver High on Meth Causes Fatal Crash
Driver High on Meth Causes Fatal Crash
A man driving his car high on methamphetamine collides with an FHV client
- man dies and FHV client suffers from a bulging disc in his lumbar spine.
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$100,000
Fraud & Misrepresentation
Cords v. Pedersen, et al.
(2012) [Fresno County Superior Court] - settled prior to trial. FHV sued
a property owner and various real estate brokers on behalf of a homebuyers
for fraud and misrepresentation. Plaintiff was paid a confidential 6-figure
settlement.
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$100,000
Drunk Driving Accident
Hernandez v. Markos
FHV represented an injured passenger of a vehicle involved in a drunk driving
crash. FHV filed a claim against the defendant drunk driver was quickly
able to settle the case for the maximum policy limits of $100,000, without
filing a lawsuit or going to Court.
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$100,000
Injury Caused by Parade Float
While riding on a parade float, FHV’s client was injured when the
railing on the float broke causing our client to fall off the float. By
asserting a claim against the insurance company for the vehicle pulling
the float, FHV was able to resolve the case prior to trial for the policy
limits of $100,000.
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$100,000
Rear-End Collision
FHV’s client was injured in a rear-end collision when the defendant
driver was distracted by the use of her cell phone. While liability was
clear, our client’s injuries were disputed. After assisting with
getting the client the medical treatment she needed, FHV resolved the
claim before filing a lawsuit for the policy limits of $100,000.
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$100,000
Uninsured Driver Causes Collision
FHV represented an elderly woman who was injured when an uninsured motorist
caused a collision on Highway 41. Thankfully, FHV’s client had uninsured
motorist coverage and FHV was able to quickly resolve the case for the
policy limits of $100,000.
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Elderly Woman is Rear-Ended on Freeway
Client slows for traffic on freeway and is rear-ended, resulting in a back
injury requiring injections.
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Quinnones v. Lauffler, et al.
(2014) [Tulare County Superior Court] -- FHV represented a purchaser of
real property who was defrauded by the Seller. FHV obtained a 6-figure
judgment in favor of Plaintiff.
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$100,000
Rear-End Collision
Lees v. Dhah
FHV’s client was involved in a low-impact rear-end collision in Fresno,
California. Although the impact was low and caused less than $700 of property
damage, FHV’s client had a previous injury that made her susceptible
to hip injury. The minimal force of the impact resulted in FHV’s
client sustaining a fracture of her femoral neck approximately 4 days
following the collision. FHV was able to tie the femoral fracture into
the vehicle collision and resolve the case with the defendant driver’s
insurance company for the policy limits of $100,000.
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$100,000
Real Estate Fraud
FHV collects on a 6-figure judgment in a real estate fraud lawsuit.
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$100,000
Parking Lot Accident
Moultrie v. Rodriguez
FHV’s client was injured when the defendant backed her car into our
client’s vehicle in a parking lot. FHV resolved the case with the
defendant driver’s insurance company for the policy limits of $100,000.
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$92,000
Dental Malpractice
Dickinson v. Dylina
(2013) [Merced County Superior Court] -- 2-week jury trial. FHV sued a
dentist for malpractice arising from negligent restorative dentistry.
$92,000 verdict in favor of Plaintiff.
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$70,000
City Park Accident
Jenkins v. City of Fresno
FHV represented a teenager who was injured while practicing football in
a park owned and managed by the City of Fresno. While running during football
practice, FHV’s client tripped and fell forward, hitting his mouth
on a metal bracket protruding from the ground. FHV filed a premises liability
lawsuit in Fresno County Superior Court seeking compensation for the teenager’s
medical and dental bills, as well as for the teenagers' pain and suffering.
At the outset of the case, the City of Fresno denied any liability. Following
depositions and discovery, however, the City of Fresno eventually agreed
to resolve the case for $70,000.
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Monterey County Sheriff Causes Collision
Deputy Sheriff rear-ends client and causes soft-tissue injuries.
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$50,000
Pedestrian Accident
Hit in Crosswalk.
Client (pedestrian) struck by car in crosswalk on his way to see his doctor.
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$50,000
Uninsured Drunk-Driver Collision
FHV’s client was involved in a vehicle collision caused by an uninsured
drunk driver. Because our client had uninsured motorist coverage in place
at the time of the collision, we were able to resolve the case for the
policy limits of $50,000.
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Fall at Jack-In-The-Box Results in a Shoulder Surgery
Client falls on spilled water on the floor near the ice machine at Jack-In-The-Box,
resulting in a torn rotator cuff requiring surgical repair.
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Medina v. Medina -- Settled Prior to Trial [Merced County Superior Court / December 2014] Client fell off a ladder
at brother's house and sustained serious injuries to his ankle. FHV
successfully resolved the case for $50,000 against the brother's homeowner's
insurance company prior to trial.
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$45,000
Premises Liability
On the first day of trial, the City of Clovis paid our client $45,000 for
injuries she suffered in a fall as a result of a defective sidewalk. Our
client sustained approximately $19,000 in medical costs. Prior to trial,
the City of Clovis was offering nothing.
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$43,500
Low-Impact Collision Results in Soft Tissue Injuries
Low-Impact Collision Results in Soft Tissue Injuries
While stopped at a stop light, FHV client is rear-ended and suffers a back
injury requiring injections.
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FHV settles a toxic mold case for $40,000 + a "free and clear" house.
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Martinez v. Buchner
(2014) [Kings County Superior Court] -- settled 30 days prior to trial.
FHV represented tenants exposed to toxic mold in a rental home. Plaintiff
awarded $40,000 in cash, plus a house, free and clear.
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$39,000
Off-Duty Firefighter Bit by Dog
Off-Duty Firefighter Bit by Dog While Walking With His Young Girls
Pit Bull escapes from neighbors property and bites off-duty firefighter
on the leg, causing a puncture wound.
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FHV represented a child who was riding his bike near his house when a dog
from a neighbor’s house escaped from its yard and bit our client
on his chest. FHV resolved the case before filing a lawsuit for $36,000.
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Student Assaulted By Staff
FHV retained by the family of a mentally disabled 13-year old who was physically
assaulted by school staff in Stockton, California. FHV will be pursuing
intentional tort claims against Point Quest Education, Inc. for physical
and emotional injuries sustained by the minor child.
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Train Accident
Fernandez v. Union Pacific Railroad, et al.
FHV represented the father of a young man killed in a train v. vehicle
collision. After litigating the case for over 2 years, and on the eve
of trial, FHV successfully resolved the case for a substantial (confidential)
settlement amount.
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Confidential Amount
FHV files suit against the Fresno Unified School District
FHV files suit against the Fresno Unified School District after a special-education
teacher strikes a deaf 13 year-old student in the face with a binder.
FHV is seeking damages for negligence, assault, battery and intentional
infliction of emotional distress.
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Negligent Hiring & Retention
Foursha v. Merced County Rescue Mission
FHV files suit against the Merced County Rescue Mission for negligent hiring
and retention of an unfit employee. Our client, a homeless woman, would
often turn to the rescue mission for shelter, showers, clothing and essential
food. On multiple occasions, our client was required to endure unwanted
groping, sexual harassment, and sexual requests from employees of the
Merced Rescue Mission in order to be provided food and clothing. And when
our client refused these sexual advances, she was banned from the rescue
mission until she was hungry and desperate enough to return and submit
to the employee's sexual demands. FHV is seeking general, special
and punitive damages in the lawsuit.
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Fractured Spine In Accident
FHV retained by a Fresno woman who suffered a fractured vertebra in a low
impact vehicle collision. FHV will be pursuing a negligence claim against
the at-fault driver, and will likely be pursuing an underinsured motorist
claim against our client's car insurance carrier.
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Vehicle Accident Involving a Minor
Gharibian v. Doe -- Settled for Policy Limits [Kings County Superior Court / February 2015] Minor child suffered massive
internal injuries when uninsured motorist ran a red light and collided
with client's vehicle on Highway 41 in Hanford, California. FHV obtained
a policy limits payout from client's uninsured motorist insurance
carrier, Amerprise Insurance.
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Pedestrian Accident
Hearden v. Watson -- Settled Prior to Trial [Fresno County Superior Court / March 2015] Client struck by Defendant's
vehicle while walking in crosswalk at Cedar Avenue and Shepherd Avenue
in Fresno, California. Client sustained a skull fracture and fractures
to both ankles. FHV obtained a policy limits payout from Defendant driver's
insurance carrier, State Farm Insurance, within 2 months of being retained
by the client.
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Brain Injury
FHV sues a property owner for premises liability involving brain injury.
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Soft-Tissue Injury
FHV wins a Plaintiff's verdict in a soft-tissue injury case in Tulare County.
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Vehicle Accident vs Uninsured Driver
Avila v. Garcia
FHV represented an injured driver and passenger of a vehicle that were
T-boned by an uninsured driver. FHV filed an “uninsured motorist”
claim with our client’s automobile insurance carrier and was able
to resolve the case for the maximum policy limits. FHV’s clients
were able to pay their hospital bills and other medical bills, while still
receiving compensation for their pain and suffering.
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Neighbor Dog Bite
FHV retained by an 87-year-old man who had his thumb chewed off by a pitbull
that escaped from his neighbor's yard. FHV will be pursuing claims
against the dog owner and property owner for negligence and premises liability.
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Elder Abuse
Pochelu v. Apikian, et al
. (2013) [Fresno County Superior Court] - settled prior to trial. FHV
represented a senior couple who were victims of financial elder abuse.
Defendants were ordered to convey Plaintiffs' home back to Plaintiffs,
and further ordered to pay Plaintiffs money damages and costs.
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Confidential Amount
Toxic Mold Due To Negligent Installation
Poduska v. Porter's Plumbing, et al.
(2013) [Fresno County Superior Court] -- 7-day jury trial. FHV represented
a family who was exposed to toxic mold as a result of the negligent installation
of plumbing in their Sanger, California home. After presenting their case
in chief during trial, the case settled favorably for Plaintiffs in a
confidential amount.
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Medical Malpractice
John Doe v. Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, et al. (2014) - Settled prior to Arbitration. FHV sued a hospital and medical
provider for medical malpractice related to minor surgery. Plaintiff was
paid a confidential five-figure settlement.
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Wrongful Death by House Fire
FHV retained by victims of a central Fresno house fire to pursue wrongful
death and premises liability claims against the property owner who removed
the smoke detectors from the house before to the fire.
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Motor Vehicle Accident
Davis v. Anderson
(2014) [Tulare County Superior Court] -- 5 day jury trial. FHV represented
a passenger in a motor vehicle accident that sustained soft tissue injuries.
Verdict in favor of Plaintiff. Defendant ordered to pay all Plaintiff's costs.
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