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Top Verdicts of 2020


Feb. 3, 2021

Top Verdicts


In This Issue:





Wilgenbusch et al. v. American Biltrite Inc. et al.

Product liability, Asbestos exposure

Stroud et al. v. Kia Motors America Inc. et al.

Product liability, Wrongful death

Ocampo et al. v. Honeywell International et al.

Product liability, Asbestos exposure

Bjornboe v. City of Bakersfield et al.

Sexual harassment, retaliation

LaFace v. Ralphs Grocery Company

Suitable seating, Private Attorneys General Act

Council for Education and Research on Toxics v. Starbucks Corp. et al.

Prop. 65 warning label case over coffee, Product liability

Rogers v. Postmates Inc.

Telephone Consumer Protection Act violations

Martin Baker Aircraft Company Ltd. v. Teledyne Risi, Inc. et al.

Breach of contract, Fraud, Defense won on anti-SLAPP motion

Sheahan v. State Farm Gen. Ins. Co. et al.

Negligent misrepresentation, Negligence, Antitrust claims

Ray et al. v. California Department of Social Services et al.

Wage and hour, Failure to pay overtime

Schaufler v. Wells Fargo Bank N.A.

Wrongful termination, Retaliation

Seegert v. Rexall Sundown Inc.

California Consumer Remedies Act violation, Unfair competition, False advertising

Turner v. Rad et al

Malpractice, Failure to diagnose



Smith et al. v. The Weeknd et al.

Copyright infringement