$6.6 Million Jury Verdict in Premise Liability Case Against Grocery Retailer
Client suffered severe CRPS in a premises liability case against a major retail grocer.
$13.6 Million Settlement for Family of Cyclist Killed by Truck Driver
Cyclist killed by negligent actions of truck driver and residential developer.
$8.25 Million Affirmed in Civil Rights Case After Appeal
Appellate court upheld an $8.25 million verdict in favor of three Black women who were wrongfully detained and subjected to an unconstitutional search by County Deputies.
$40 Million Jury Verdict in Products Liability Against Gym Manufacturer
Gym manufacturer pays significant reported non-economic damages only verdict for contractor suffering severe injuries using equipment.
$9 Million Verdict for Janitorial Supervisor Struck by Utility Cart
Company Employer pay 72 year old janitorial supervisor for serious and permanent injuries resulting from a Utility Cart collision.
$50 Million Class Action Settlement for Consumers
Landmark settlement of $50 million is the largest all-cash deal in a dietary supplement case in history.
$10 Million for Truck Driver Run Over by Heavy Equipment
Construction equipment manufacturer pays truck driver for amputated leg following trial.
$2.85 Million for Scooter Operator Hit by Car
Vehicle operators pay scooter operator for broken leg and chronic pain.
$1.1 Million Settlement Employer Negligence Case
Ranch pays a horse wrangler who suffered injuries due to employer negligence.
$5 Million for Passenger of Recreational Vehicle
Manufacturer and sellers of recreational vehicle pay passenger for amputation of fingers.
$865,000 for Pedestrian Hit by Left Turner
Downtown San Francisco driver held accountable after failing to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing in crosswalk.
$1.082 Million for Pedestrian Hit While Jogging
A negligent left-turning driver was held accountable after striking a pedestrian jogging in a crosswalk. The settlement included the insurance policy limits and proceeds from the sale of the defendant’s house.
$3.55 Million for Pedestrian Hit by Car
A pedestrian crossing a street mid-block early morning in southern California was struck by a car that did not see him until after impact.
$885,000 Settlement for Bicyclist Who Hit Stopped Car
The vehicle driver pulled out and stopped in front of the bicyclist, causing unavoidable impact.
$11.7 Million Verdict for Spine Injuries to Elevator Contractor
General contractor held responsible for not providing safe and clear access for subcontractors’ employees.
Confidential Settlement for Family of Church Member Killed by Pastor Driving Under the Influence
Altair Law successfully represented the son of a church member who was killed by the negligent driving of a church pastor.
$24.5 Million Settlement for Birth Injuries
$24.5 million dollar settlement for medical malpractice related to birth injuries.
$14.9 Million for Driver Seat-back Failure
Car manufacturer held accountable for dangerous and defective seat-back that collapsed during a rear-end collision.
$15.7 Million Settlement for Mother Paralyzed by Tree Branch
City of San Francisco and private consultant held responsible for dangerous condition of trees in park.
$1,615,000 Settlement for Motorist in Rear-End Motor Vehicle Collision
Negligent delivery driver held accountable after causing rear-end collision.
$12.2 Million for Worker Injured from Fall
Landowner held accountable for failing to deenergize power lines to provide for safe working conditions for lineman. Result was a fall from the pole that resulted in partial quadrapalegia to client.
$6.7 Million Verdict for Family of CAL FIRE Worker Killed from Bulldozer Rollover
Caterpillar held accountable for negligent design of their bulldozers with inadequate safety restraint device that fails to protect an operator’s life in the event of a rollover.
$1.050 Million for Worker Injured by Unsafe Food Production Equipment
Foreign company held accountable for failing to design machine guards to protect workers.
$6.5 Million for Man with Partially Amputated Foot in Machine
Company held accountable for failing to provide safety mechanisms to prevent serious injury to workers limbs from being caught in roller machine.
$4.3 Million For Custodian in Slip and Fall
Utility held accountable for its leaking equipment which caused slip and fall.
Confidential Settlement for Wrongful Death of Rideshare Passenger
Multiple seven-figure settlement for wrongful death and injury to rideshare passenger.
$1.1 Million Settlement to CHP Motorcyclist for Vehicle Crash
Inattentive driver held accountable for unsafe lane change into CHP motorcyclist.
$1.3 Million for Tenant Injured on Staircase
Landlord and property owner held accountable for dangerous staircase that caused fall.
$4 Million for Seriously Injured Motorist
Ranch owner held accountable for allowing horses to escape property and cause a serious injury collision.
$300,000 Policy Limits Settlement for Dog Bite Victim
Dog owner responsible for elderly victim’s bite wounds and ongoing anxiety.
Policy Limits Arbitration Award for Passenger in Rear End Collision
Insurance company held liable for full policy limits after refusing to pay underinsured motorist claim following rear-end collision.
Policy Limits for Motorist Struck by Left Turning Vehicle
Negligent driver held accountable after making an unsafe left turn across oncoming traffic.
Policy Limits for Pedestrian Struck in Crosswalk
Negligent driver held accountable after striking pedestrian in crosswalk.
$1.4 Million Settlement for Carpenter with Ankle Tendon Tear
General contractor held responsible for not maintaining temporary stair treads on construction site.
$1.4 Million Settlement for Carpenter with Head and Shoulder Injury
Manufacturer and Crane Inspector held accountable for crane failure causing carpenter to fall 12 feet.
$1.375 Million for Bicyclist Struck by Motorist in Marin County
Negligent driver held accountable after hitting bicyclist during an unsafe passing maneuver causing serious debilitating injuries.
$1.05 Million Settlement for Painter
Property owner held responsible for removing safety signs.
$500,000 Policy Limits for Bicyclists Hit by Drunk Driver
Negligent driver held accountable after striking bicyclists and fleeing the scene.
$1.25 Million Settlement for Motorcyclist T-Boned by Taxi
Taxi company agrees to pay more than original demand during trial to motorcyclist who sustained a hip fracture in T-bone collision.
Altair Law Represented 56 victims of the 2017 UPS Mass Shooting and Successfully Resolved their Claims
Altair Law represented 56 victims of the 2017 UPS mass shooting and successfully resolved their claims in December of 2021.
$1.275 Million Settlement for Lower Back Injury
Vehicle manufacturer responsible for defective product.
$475,000 Settlement for Alarm Installer Who Fell Into an Unguarded Stairwell
General contractor and flooring installer held responsible for concealing hazard with sheets of paper.
$5.7 Million Settlement for Passenger with Bilateral Ankle Fractures in Collision
Product manufacturers and driver responsible for injuries to passenger.
$690,000 Settlement for Roof Inspector
General contractor held liable for provision of unsafe ladder to subcontractor’s employee.
Confidential Settlement for Restaurant Worker Burnt by Propane Explosion
Propane company held liable for not conducting leak checks.
$2 Million Settlement for Worker with Disabling Hand Injuries
Worker’s hand was crushed in a corrugated box-making machine.
$1 Million (Plus Undisclosed Amount) for Mother in Wrongful Death of Daughter
The City of Santa Clara, a private utility company, and two drivers held responsible for the death of a young female jogger who was struck when two vehicles left the roadway, penetrated a City guardrail, and collided with an illegally parked utility truck before killing the young jogger.
$3 Million Verdict for Daughter in Wrongful Death of Mother
Landlord who installed deficient electrical outlet held liable for death of tenant.
$6 Million for Off-Duty Police Officer in Collision
Commercial truck driver held accountable for illegal turning maneuver causing serious injury and traumatic brain injury to motorcyclist.
$1.5 Million for Parents Who Lost Daughter
Homeowner held accountable for over-serving minor resulting in death.
$2.1 Million for Woman Falling Down Dangerous Stairs
Corporation holding numerous San Francisco properties held liable for failing to maintain stairs in a safe condition precipitating a dangerous fall with catastrophic injuries.
$2.9 Million for Family of Tree Trimmer
Manufacturer and maintenance company held accountable for defective boom that resulted in bucket tipping over and dropping worker to his death.
$2.5 Million to Worker Severely Injured on Worksite
Roadway contractors held accountable for failing to erect proper traffic controls during roadway construction causing serious collision.
$4 Million Verdict for Parents of Adult Daughter Killed by Truck Driver
Delivery company held accountable for truck driver’s reckless turn across bicycle lane.
$5.75 Million Settlement for Leg Amputation of Airplane Mechanic
Airport services crew held responsible for not setting brakes on Boeing 777.
$500,000 for Worker Injured by Power Press
Employer held accountable for removing safety guard causing worker to get his hand caught in machine.
$475,000 for Pedestrian Struck by Motorist in San Francisco
Negligent driver held accountable after hitting pedestrian in crosswalk.
$360,000 for Pedestrian Injured from Fall
Property owner held accountable for dangerous condition in parking lot that caused a pedestrian to fall.
$250,000 Settlement for Motorcyclist Struck by Vehicle Changing Lanes
Negligent driver held responsible for changing lanes without signaling and striking motorcyclist.
$200,000 for Minor Injured on Unsafe Playground Structure
School district held accountable for negligently installing play structure on elementary school play yard.
$100,000 Policy Limits for Scooter Rider Struck by Car
Negligent driver held accountable after hitting scooter traveling in downtown San Francisco bicycle lane.