FALLEN BRANCH INJURES WOMAN'S FOOT, 3 Million Dollar VERDICT
October 2012
Mark Algorri and associate Carolyn Tan obtained a $2.9 million verdict for a Crestline woman whose foot was crushed when a branch fell in the yard of the house she was renting in the San Bernardino National Forest. The landlord's insurance company offered $750,000.00 to settle, but Algorri and Tan knew their client would need more to remedy the challenges she and her family endured, and would struggle with in the future. The jury agreed, finding her landlord responsible for the life-altering injuries she received, awarding nearly three times what the insurance company had offered.
Mark Algorri, Lead Trial Attorney
Buelna v. Hill, San Bernardino Superior Court
Case No. CIVDS 1101228
(Read more about the verdict in local press coverage by clicking the link to the San Bernardino Sun.)
Insurance Bad Faith Settlement, 6 Million Dollars
November 2011
Emilio Rodriquez, age five, suffered a brain injury when his family's minivan was rear-ended by a pickup truck operated by Defendant. The other family members suffered minor injuries. The Defendant had a 50/ 100 liability policy with Civil Service Employee's Insurance Company, CSE. The Rodriquez family's original attorney sent a policy limits demand to CSE that went unanswered. CSE then belatedly offered the policy. CSE later claimed they misplaced the demand.
Mark Algorri was then brought in to try the case and it settled the day before trial for $5.9 million dollars in excess of the policy.
Rodriquez v Barber, San Bernardino Superior Court, Rancho Cucamonga.
Case no.: CIVRS 1000924
25.1 Million Dollar Gross Verdict: Auto v. Motorcycle Accident
October 2004
Automobile v. Motorcycle, left-turn accident. The defendant argued that the plaintiff, who admitted to drinking and speeding, was wholly at fault, The defense offered their $15,000.00 Safeco policy to settle too late.
Mark Algorri, Attorney
Pullen v. LeMasters, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Glendale.
Case No.: EC 036770.
10 Million Dollar Settlement: Insurance Bad Faith, Failure-to-Disclose Policy Limits
October 2006
The underlying case went to trial and Plaintiff received a verdict well in excess of the Defendant's $15,000.00 liability insurance policy. Plaintiff then took an assignment from the Defendant. Both Plaintiff and the former Defendant then filed suit against the insurance company. The case settled at mediation.
Mark Algorri, Attorney
Confidential Settlement, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Central.
8 Million Dollar Settlement: Toxic Ground Water, Baldwin Park, CA
December 2005
After more than six years of hard fought litigation that included two successful appeals to the California Supreme Court, DeWitt Algorri & Algorri lawyers, acting in association with other counsel, represented various homeowners and residents of a Southern California city and successfully prosecuted several industries that polluted this area's aquifer with toxic chemicals over the course of many years. The pollution caused cancer and serious health complications.
Mark Algorri, Attorney
Confidential Settlement, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Central.
6.9 Million Dollar Verdict: Motor Vehicle Accident
July 2010
Plaintiff was seriously injured when her vehicle was struck by Defendant's vehicle. Defendant was insured by Mercury Insurance Company, who failed to timely offer the Defendant's $100,000.00 policy limits and the case went to trial. Defendant filed for bankruptcy and Plaintiff took an assignment of the excess verdict from the court trustee. The bad faith case is now proceeding.
William McMillan, Attorney
Shirley Reid v Zhi Yu Huang. Los Angeles County Superior Court, Pasadena.
Case No.: GC039695.
6.50 Million Dollar Settlement: Vehicle Roll Over, Roof Crush / Tire Failure
June 2003
Plaintiff was paralyzed in a single vehicle rollover over accident, when the rear tire de-treaded and his van rolled over. The roof crushed down upon him causing his injuries.
Plaintiff filed suit against the vehicle manufacturer as well as the tire manufacturer. The case settled during trial.
Mark Algorri, Louis DeWitt, Attorneys
Confidential Settlement, Riverside County Superior Court.
5.55 Million Dollar Settlement: Construction Worker Injuries
January 2005
Plaintiff was paralyzed when he was struck and injured by a heavy piece of equipment at Mt. San Antonio Junior College. The plaintiff also received extensive worker compensation benefits.
Mark Algorri, Attorney
Camacho v. Madrid Laser Screed & Boom Pump, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court, Pomona.
Case No.: KC041715.
5.25 Million Dollar Settlement for 7 Plaintiffs: Toxic Groundwater Exposure, Baldwin Park, CA
August 2008
Plaintiffs were exposed to long standing contaminated drinking water that contained rocket fuel and industrial solvents that allegedly caused multiple illnesses, including cancer. The case settled shortly before trial.
Mark Algorri, Attorney
Confidential Settlement, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Pomona.
4.75 Million Dollar After-Jury Verdict on Liability: Dangerous Condition of Public Property Against State of California
December 2007
Plaintiff was a passenger in a vehicle operated by his friend that went off the 110 Freeway protected by an old bridge rail. The driver was DUI. Jury found 50% against Cal Trans. Case then settled. Plaintiff, a 34-year-old Honduran immigrant, who was also intoxicated, was paralyzed in the accident.
Mark Algorri, Attorney
Vindel v. State of California, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court, Central.
Case No.: BC342167.
2.83 Million Dollar Settlement: On-the-Job Burn Injuries
July 2005
Plaintiff, a plumber, was scalded on his lower body by hot water when a valve failed.
Louis DeWitt, Attorney
Confidential Settlement. Los Angeles County Superior Court, Torrance.
1.9 Million Dollars: Chimpanzee Attack, Bad Faith Insurance Claim
November 2009
Plaintiff and his wife were savagely attacked while visiting a private residence that kept chimpanzees. The Homeowner had a $100,000.00 liability policy that was tendered too late and not accepted by Plaintiff. During the underlying litigation and before trial, the homeowner's insurance company agreed to pay the excess settlement during mediation.
Ernest Algorri, Attorney
Confidential Settlement, Kern County Superior Court.
1.75 Million Dollar Settlement: Wrongful Death, Police Shooting, Chino, CA
May 2010
Unmarried mother of two young children filed suit against the City of Chino and its Police Department after a police officer shot and killed her boyfriend, the children's father. The court ruled that the unmarried mother had been deprived of her constitutional "family rights" giving her standing to sue.
Mark Algorri, Attorney
Balandran v. City of Chino. United States District Court, Los Angeles. Case No.: DMG EDCV 09-02223.
1.5 Million Dollar Settlement: Low Speed Impact, Low Back Injury
October 2006
Defense argued a minimal impact and hence no injuries caused by the accident. Plaintiff had low back surgery.
Mark Algorri, Attorney
Willis v Underwood. San Bernardino County Superior Court, Rancho Cucamonga.
Case No.: RCV088304.
1.25 Million Dollar Settlement: Wrongful Death of Child, Dangerous Road Design Chino, CA
April 2010
A single mother lost control of her vehicle, going off a rural road. The roadway had a dangerous drop off alongside the pavement edge that prevented her from regaining control. Her five-year-old daughter died in the accident.
Mark Algorri, Attorney
Diane Ovando v. City of Chino. San Bernardino County Superior Court, Rancho Cucamonga.
Case No.: CIVRS805349.
1 Million Dollar Settlement: Bar Bouncer Beat up a Patron
January 2011
Plaintiff, a 26 year-old college student, was escorted out of a popular college bar for giving the finger to a friend in jest. The bouncer then threw Plaintiff to the ground. He suffered a fractured skull and was hospitalized for a week.
Mark Algorri. Attorney
Deckard v. Orange Circle Lounge. Orange County Superior Court.
Case No.: 30-2010 00382179
1 Million Dollar Settlement: Low Speed, Rear-End Accident
November 2009
Plaintiff, rear-ended at low speed, suffered a low back injury and had surgery. Defendant maintained that such injury was not possible at low speed and surgery was not indicated. However, they paid the policy demand.
Mark Algorri, Attorney
Manuel Galindo v. Alonso Rodriguez Beas. Riverside County Superior Court
Case No.: RIC 518494.
$268,000.00 Jury Verdict: Medical Malpractice, Death of Child at Birth
July 2005
Plaintiff's baby died at birth due to the negligence of the doctor. The doctor could not explain his absence from the hospital and he blamed the nurses for not handling the situation differently. The jury found the doctor fully responsible and awarded Plaintiff for her emotional distress.
Ernest Algorri, Attorney
Shana Smith v. Daniel Villarosa. San Bernardino County Superior Court, Victorville. Case No.: VCVVVS 033485.
$218,000.00 Jury Verdict: Low Speed, Rear-End Accident
November 2010
Plaintiff's vehicle was struck in the rear by Defendant's vehicle, in stop-and-go traffic, causing minimal property damage to Plaintiff's rear bumper. Plaintiff suffered a low back injury.
Mark Algorri, Attorney
Dietrich Canterberry v. Lone Star Trucking. San Bernardino County Superior Court, Central. Case No.: CIVSS802999.
