Verdicts & Settlements
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$2,000,000.00
$1,600,000.00
Commercial Vehicle Collision Negligent Maintenance Claim
$1.6 million dollars Confidential Settlement
$1,000,000.00
Negligent Security Mahamet v. Kristopher Woods Apartments
Client was visiting a friend at the apartment complex. As he was leaving, he was assaulted and shot in his left leg. Our investigation revealed a history of violent crime at the apartments ...
$1,000,000.00
CAR WRECK Montford v. Brooks
Our client was involved in a head-on collision with defendant that resulted in the latter’s death and left our client with severe injuries. After being transferred to Grady Hospital ...
$1,000,000.00
CAR WRECK Rodriguez v. Allie
The plaintiff, Anna M Rodriguez, was a passenger in a vehicle that was struck by a dump truck driven by the defendant. Ms. Rodriguez suffered extensive injuries, including lacerations ...
$950,000.00
PREMISES LIABILITY Nevins v. La Tavola Trattoria
Art and Michelle Nevins were dining on the outside patio of La Tavola Trattoria restaurant. While attempting to scoot his chair back from the table, the back right leg of the chair fell ...
$700,000.00
DOG BITE Broughton .v Greenidge
Our client was walking down her street when her neighbor’s dog attacked her. The wounds became infected, and she required extensive medical care. Case settled for $700,000.00, which ...
$650,000.00
Commercial Vehicle Wreck Milton v. Grimes Trucking
The client was driving her car to work when a commercial vehicle failed to yield while turning left, causing a vehicle collision. Client suffered a fractured hip requiring surgical care. Case settled for $650,000 pre-suit.
$635,000.00
PREMISES LIABILITY Poole v. Food Lion
Cindy Poole was at the Food Lion store on Martha Berry Boulevard in Rome, Georgia. Ms. Poole was shopping near the produce section inside the store when she slipped and fell ...
$600,000.00
Car Wreck Wortman v. Gerrick. State Court of Cobb County.
The client was a passenger in a car that was T boned. She suffered a right scapula fracture, multiple rib fractures, a liver laceration, a spleen laceration and a fracture of the right C7 transverse process. The case settled for $600,000 at mediation on the eve of trial.
$575,000.00
Commercial Vehicle Wreck Ruff v. Penske Truck Leasing Company, LP.
Our client, Mr. Ruff, suffered serious injuries when his vehicle was rear-ended at high speed by a box truck whose driver was not paying attention...
$525,000.00
PREMISES LIABILITY Austin Wells v. Norman W. Fries Inc.
Austin was a third-party contractor who was seriously injured while performing maintenance at the plant. Case settled for $525,000.00.
$500,000.00
DOG BITE McCarty/Vila v. Hubbard
Carly McCarty was visiting family in Warner Robbins, Georgia. Hubbard, owned a pit bull named “Thor”, which they had vicious propensities toward children. “Thor” was ...
$500,000.00
DOG BITE Lightfine v. Peavy
Our client, while pet sitting, was suddenly attacked by Peavy’s dog named Maggie. The attack caused severe injuries to PC’s right arm, thumb, thighs, back right legs, and left foot toe.
$500,000.00
DOG BITE Reynolds v. Scott
Our client was helping a neighbor pack up and move her house. The Defedant was house sitting for a dog that she knew had bitten before. She failed to warn our client who was bitten on ...
$500,000.00
CAR WRECK Ogunfowokan v. Mercury Transportation
Rear-end collision at a red light, resulted in torn ACL that required surgical repair. Client also suffered several back injuries. Zagoria Law filed suit on November 22, 2017 and settled at mediation on the eve of trial on January 18, 2020.
$450,000.00
Dog Bite Costello v. Roto-Rooter Services Company
Client was a passenger in a vehicle that collided with a Roto-Rooter truck and trailer as its driver attempted to make a left turn. Roto-Rooter denied the claim stating that the driver was off duty.
$400,000.00
Premises Liability Humble vs. EPPS 57th Restaurant
Client tripped and fell on the dance floor at the 57th Fighter Group Restaurant due to the clear tape being used to repair a defect in the flooring. Client suffered a fractured distal radius and ulnar styloid because of the fall...
$400,000.00
$410,000.00
DOG BITE Roberts v Cole
Our client was visiting the Cole residence with her daughter Lucy. As they sat on the front stoop, the defendant’s dog Smokey – who had previously displayed aggressive behavior ...
$399,990.00
Car Wreck with Drunk Driver Donald v. Yazaki International Corp. State Court of Fulton County
Client hit by drunk driver employee of Yazaki International, causing cervical and lumbar sprain/strain injuries. A thorough investigation revealed several prior drunk driving convictions for the driver that struck client. The case was settled for $399,990 on the eve of trial.
$385,000.00
DOG BITE Williams v. Parks
Our client went over to his neighbor’s house to help jump start a car. Unfortunately, the neighbor’s Pitbull jumped the fence and attacked both our client.
$375,000.00
DOG KNOCK DOWN Loftus v. Thomas
Our client was walking his dog when the neighbor’s dog ran into the street and knocked him down. Client broke his arm and had surgery. Farmers Insurance company denied liability ...
$350,000.00
DOG BITE Mistretta v. Nelson
Client was attacked in his front yard by his neighbor’s Rottweiler dog, resulting in deep lacerations and a broken bone in his foot. The attack was captured on Ring video ...
$300,000.00
Dog Bite Martinez v. Carcamo
Our client was walking home in Norcross when he was attacked by his neighbor’s Pitbull, Rocky
$300,000.00
DOG BITE Clark v. Colson. State Court of Houston County. Case Number: 2024CV0056693
Our client, Rachel, was riding her bicycle with her grandmother when they were suddenly attacked by a dog that had escaped its leash.
$300,000.00
Dog Bite Mao V. Garcia
Client was walking on the sidewalk in his neighborhood when he was attacked by two unrestrained Pit Bulls. Client suffered severe wounds on his left arm and leg requiring immediate surgery. The case settled for policy limits of $300,000.
$300,000.00
DOG BITE Widener v. Napoles
Our adolescent client and his parents were visiting a friend for dinner. The child went into the backyard and was bitten by the family’s Akita canine. Case settled for policy limits of ...
$300,000.00
DOG BITE Lively-Arnold v. Everard
Client asked permission to pet a leashed dog in the Serenbe community. Permission was granted and the dog bit the client in the mouth. Liability was denied, but we found a prior victim of the ...
$300,000.00
DOG BITE Daugherty v. Perdomo & McAleese
Lynn was a guest in Martha Perdomo’s home for dinner. At the time, Ms. Perdomo was keeping her daughter, Natalie McAleese’s dog, Oslo. Ms. Daugherty attempted to give Oslo a treat ...
$300,000.00
DOG BITE Morrison v. Mayzurk
Our client was outside exercising when the Defendant’s dogs attacked our client. She suffered terrible injuries to her arms defending herself. Case settled for policy limits of ...
$300,000.00
PREMISES LIABILITY Galvan v. Nam Dae Mun Farmers Market
Yaneth Galvan slipped and fell on a wet floor. The plaintiff filed a premises liability claim, alleging that the defendant negligently maintained their store. The case was settled during litigation ...
$300,000.00
CAR WRECK Estes v. McKinnon
Keith was involved in a car wreck when another driver failed to yield in an intersection. As a result of the wreck, his pelvis was fractured. Allstate offered $90,000.00 on a policy where their insured had limits of $250,000.00.
$300,000.00
DOG BITE Zhu v. Ren, Pre-Suit Settlement
On July 1, 2019, our client Kate Zhu was at Ronald Regan Park with her friend Xinni Ren. Ms. Ren took her Husky-Australian Shephard mix dog, “Ranger”
$300,000.00
Premises Liability Dudley v. Holiday Marine Group
On September 3, 2016, Lynda docked her boat at Holiday Harbor Marina on Lake Allatoona. She exited the boat and walked across the dock to an asphalt path. When she stepped on the path the asphalt broke away and she fell.
$300,000.00
DOG BITE Dyon v. Graber
Our client was at a sleepover at a classmate’s house, when she was suddenly attacked by a neighbor’s dog, resulting in a serious bite to the face. Case settled for $300,000.00.
$300,000.00
Dog Bite Conaway v. Weidner. State Court of Fulton County
The client was in a “dog run” with her canine. She was attacked by a dog that bit her arm, causing a fracture and torn flesh. State Farm denied liability since the attack occurred in a no leash required area. We were able to prove liability through the canine’s veterinary records procured during litigation. The case settled for policy limits of $300,000.
$280,000.00
DOG KNOCK DOWN Blakley v. Chowdhury
Audrey Blakley was walking her dog when Mr. Chowdhury’s dog came out aggressively, causing the plaintiff to trip on her own dog’s leash and suffer a broken arm. The insurance ...
$275,000.00
Passenger Bus Negligence Lakeebler v. MARTA
Lakeebler Johnson was a MARTA bus passenger and was attempting to board the bus using the boarding ramp provided. The MARTA bus driver moved the boarding ramp, causing the plaintiff ...
$275,000.00
Commercial Vehicle Wreck Adewuyi v. B & B Trucking
The client was traveling eastbound on I-285 and was rear-ended by a B & B Trucking freight truck. Client suffered a right shoulder rotator cuff tear requiring surgery. Case settled pre-suit for $275,000.
$250,000.00
SLIP & FALL Williams v. Walmart
Our client was going to the bathroom in a Walmart store when she slipped on a wet floor. She suffered a neck injury and broke her index finger.
$250,000.00
CAR WRECK Evangelister v. Milam
Our client was involved in a rear-end collision that caused him to also hit the car in front of him. This led to his car catching on fire and left our client with severe injuries in his back ...
$230,000.00
PREMISES LIABILITY Crawford v. Pallet Express, Inc.
Alvin Crawford, was an invitee at Pallet Express Inc., Mr. Crawford was picking up a load of pallets from Pallet Express, Inc. While on the premises, Mr. Crawford fell though the wooden ...
$230,000.00
Motorcycle Wreck Rice v. Premier Waste Services, LLC. State Court of Fulton County. CAFN: 06VS095900-E.
Motorcycle versus truck incident resulting in two fractured vertebrae in client’s back and a broken left ankle. The top offer at mediation was $150,000.00. The jury returned a verdict of $230,000.00.
$218,868.24
DOG BITE Sherry Whitfield v. Veronica Hernandez and Gerson Ventura
On July 9, 2016, Sherry Whitfield was walking down her driveway after collecting her mail. Defendants’ dog “Jacob” was off property, loose and unrestrained, bit Sherry on her left leg twice and knocked her to the ground.
$215,000.00
DOG BITE Sanders v. Roberts
Our client was in her yard with her two dogs, safely inside an electric fence, when her neighbor’s dog entered her property and began fighting with her dogs.
$205,000.00
DOG BITE Hackney v. Eady
Our client, Virginia, was a guest at a neighbor’s house when the homeowner’s unrestrained dog bit our client on the lip outside of the property. After litigation, the case settled for $205,000.00.
$202,500.00
Commercial Vehicle Wreck Naghise v. Lee, Landair Transport, Inc.
The client was driving his vehicle with a trailer when the defendant’s freight truck overturned and skidded through the rear of his trailer. He suffered meniscus tears in both knees, which had to be surgically repaired.
$200,000.00
Car Wreck Talbert v. Bottoms
Our client was rear-ended by a commercial vehicle while stopped at a traffic light, resulting in significant injuries to the shoulder, neck, wrist, and thumb.
$200,000.00
CAR WRECK West v. Osunro
Anna West was driving a rental car when the vehicle suddenly stalled out. As a result of the stalled car, she was involved in a serious accident and sustained severe injuries. The plaintiff’s ...
$200,000.00
DOG BITE Seidman v. Wright
Bethany Siedman was walking in the street when she was attacked by a dog owned by Mr. Wright. There was a prior aggressive act by the dog, and because of the dog’s attack, the plaintiff ...
$185,000.00
Dog Bite Arafa v. Twumasi. Superior Court of Paulding County
Child was playing in her yard when she was attacked by the neighbor’s dog. She was bitten by the dog causing scarring to her ear. Suit was filed and the case settled for $185,000.
$185,000.00
Negligent Security Josh v. John Doe. Confidential Settlement
The client was shot at an apartment complex in DeKalb County. Inadequate security lawsuit filed. The case settled at mediation for $185,000.00.
$177,000.00
DOG BITE Haddon Cook v. Barba
Child was riding her bike when the neighbor’s dog ran out into the street and bit her left calf. Case settled for $177,000.00 pre-suit.
$175,000.00
DOG BITE Pengel v. Smith
While walking his dog, Ryder, in his neighborhood, our client was attacked by three pit bulls.
$155,000.00
Premises Liability Birdwell v. Hetzer. Superior Court of Greene County
Sandy Birdwell suffered a fractured tibia and a torn Achilles tendon as a result of a fall down a camouflaged “one-step riser” at the defendant’s home in the Reynolds Plantation community in Greensboro, Georgia.
$150,000.00
Dog Bite Cochran v. Nelson
Our client was visiting Piedmont Cartersville when a dog owned by the defendant managed to escape through an unsecured gate. The dog attacked our client, resulting in bites to both legs.
$150,000.00
Negligent Security Williams v. Walton House. State Court of Fulton County
The client was assaulted in a hotel in downtown Atlanta by three men. Inadequate security lawsuit filed. The case settled for $150,000 at mediation with Gino Brogdon.
$150,000.00
Dog Knock Down Clemons v. Couey
Joey was riding his motorcycle when the defendant’s dog ran into the road and into our client causing a wreck. Client suffered a broken wrist. Policy limits were $25,000.00, but ...
$150,000.00
DOG BITE Conger v. Nadler, State Court of Dekalb County
Our client Gina went to the Defendants’ home to babysit their children. When she entered the home the Defendant’s dog “Cosmo” ran down the staircase and attacked her.
$130,000.00
Motor Vehicle Case Rogers v. Stockert
Our client was riding an electric skateboard eastbound on Fifth Street on the campus of Georgia Institute of Technology. At the same time, Joseph Stockert, was riding a bicycle ...
$125,000.00
DOG BITE Bebee V. Jones
ATLANTA – March 8, 2020 – Zagoria Law and Jeff Klein P.C are celebrating a double victory after a court of appeals ruling in the Jones vs Bebee case. On February 18, 2020, the Georgia Court of Appeals confirmed the jury verdict in favor of Katrina Bebee...
$125,000.00
Negligent Security Davis v. Aspen Woods Apartment Complex
The client was a victim of a home invasion while staying at his girlfriend’s apartment. He broke his tibia jumping out of the window of the apartment. We discovered a significant history of crime on the property that the apartment complex did nothing to curtail. Case settled for $125,000.
$120,000.00
DOG KNOCK DOWN Calhoun v. Martinez-Pacheco
Brianna Calhoun was walking her dog when the defendant’s dog, which was not properly controlled, jumped on plaintiff, and knocked her down an embarkment. The case settled for ...
$120,000.00
DOG BITE Cabezas v. Burks
Carlos Cabezas was attempting to break apart a dog fight when he was bitten by Ms. Burks’ dog, resulting in a broken finger that required surgery. The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the ...
$115,000.00
DOG BITE Pean v. Szmik
While working at a warehouse for Quality Air Systems, our client had his dog tethered nearby. When he bent down to pick up an item, the dog unexpectedly lunged and bit him on the lip
$110,000.00
DOG KNOCK DOWN Cantrell v. Rosales
Our client was walking her dog down a neighborhood street when the defendant approached with two dogs on extended leashes while distracted on her phone.
$110,000.00
DOG BITE Evans v. Singer
Our client was bitten by the defendant’s dog while attending a sleepover. We discovered that the defendants were out of town at the time of the incident and their 21-year-old son was ...
$100,000.00
DOG BITE Robertson v. Ellison
While searching for her escaped dogs, our client was bitten on the arm by a mastiff owned by an elderly man.
$100,000.00
DOG BITE Crump v. McDaniel.
Our client, Ebony Crump, was delivering a package for Amazon when she was attacked by two German Shepherds at the delivery location. Despite the owner's attempts to intervene...
$100,000.00
DOG BITE Fotiou v. Magee.
Our client was working at a pet boarding facility when she was injured during a dog introduction. The dog bit her on the lip and chin, resulting in lacerations and puncture wounds that required six stitches.
$100,000.00
DOG BITE Agustin Rojo V. Joseph Hillery
Austin was working as part of a landscaping crew at a client’s home in Cobb County, Georgia. The dog owner took his dog, Riley, for a walk and was not able to control the canine. Riley bit Agustin Rojo on the back of his knee causing injury.
$100,000.00
Dog Knock Down O’Bryant vs. Davis
Client fell and fractured her humerus while running to escape a pit-bull type dog owned by Davis. The client engaged Bell Law to handle the case and David Bell approached dog-bite expert David Zagoria to serve as co-counsel and initiate the suit.
$100,000.00
DOG BITE Smith v. Columbia
Shaquetta was visiting an extended stay hotel in Rome, Georgia when she was attacked by a tenant’s dog. Liability was denied so we sued the owners, PSRome1, LLC, and the property manager, Columbia Hospitality Management.
$100,000.00
DOG BITE Tobert v. Price
Our client was playing with the neighbor’s daughter in their front yard when the neighbor’s German Shepard named “Hussle” attacked him. The gate fence was damaged, which allowed ...
$100,000.00
DOG BITE Wood v. Luckey
Mead was bitten on two separate occasions by the Doberman Pinscher named Frankie while sleeping at a friend’s house. Despite the dog owner’s promise to keep the dog contained ...
$100,000.00
DOG BITE Castillo v. Farmer
Our client, a five-year-old child, was attacked by a dog while under the care of his mother’s sister. Our client suffered severe injuries, and animal control and the police were called to the scene.
$100,000.00
DOG BITE Hommrich v. Croy
Our client was performing in-home health services for Ms. Croy, when her dog aggressively attacked our client, biting a significant portion of her left forearm near the elbow.
$100,000.00
Car Wreck Newton v. White
The client was T-boned and the Defendant was given a ticket. Client suffered a herniated disc and underwent a discectomy by Lee Kelly, M.D. We made a pre-suit demand under O.C.G.A. 9-11-67.1 for the Defendant’s policy limits of $100,000.00. The policy limits of $100,000 were tendered.
$100,000.00
Dog Bite Wacaster v. Gilreath
Amanda Wacaster was viciously bitten on her right arm by Gilreath’s St. Bernard, named “Hoss.” The incident occurred at the Defendant’s Pickens County, Georgia residence. This case presented significant challenges because the attack occurred in the Defendant’s home.
$100,000.00
Car Wreck B. Williams v. Catalan
The client was driving her car and was hit head-on by Catalan. She suffered a tibia fracture, knee laceration, and ankle fracture. The case settled pre-suit for policy limits of $100,000.
$90,000.00
Premises Liability Gibson v. John Doe. State Court of Fulton County
The client was injured after falling in a commercial parking lot. The trial court granted the Defendant’s motion for summary judgment. We appealed and the Georgia Court of Appeals reversed the trial court. The case was then settled at mediation for $90,000.
$90,000.00
Premises Liability Ortega v. John Doe. Confidential Settlement. U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
The client was in a large department store when she slipped on hair cream on the floor. Case resolved during discovery for $90,000.
$90,000.00
DOG BITE Archambault v Morris
Our client was bitten by a neighbor’s dog while attending a yard sale, despite assurances of its friendliness. The surprising attack not only injured her hand but also caused her to faint ...
$84,223.00
Car Wreck Heidlauf v. Huynh. Superior Court of Fulton County. CAFN: 2009CV177360.
The client was a passenger in a car that was struck by Huynh who ran a red light. Client suffered a sternum fracture and a soft tissue injury to her right pelvic bone. Allstate’s top offer was $20,000.00. The jury returned a verdict of $84,223.
$75,000.00
Car Wreck with Drunk Driver Richison-Thomas v. Joyce. State Court of Rockdale County. CAFN: 2008-SV-2825.
Joyce was driving his car while under the influence of alcohol when he slammed into the car our client was driving. Client was diagnosed with a cervical and thoracic sprain/strain and headaches. Medical bills totaled $11,406. We made a pre-suit demand pursuant to Holt for $25,000. The insurance company failed to respond within the required time. Therefore, we filed suit in State Court of Rockdale County. The day before trial, the case settled for $75,000.Hendricks v. King and Espinosa. Suit filed in State Court of Hall County after Anthony “AJ” Hendricks, Jr. was injured while swimming behind a pontoon boat owned by King (Negligent Entrustment) and operated by Espinosa (Negligence). The suit alleges that Espinosa was consuming alcohol while driving the boat owned by King and that after stopping so guests on the boat could swim, Espinosa suddenly engaged the engine, causing the propeller to hit Hendricks’ legs. Client suffered deep lacerations that required surgical repair.
$75,000.00
Dog Bite Fagan v. Walden
The client was walking down the road when she was attacked by a pit bull canine, resulting in a fracture to her right ankle. Case settled pre-suit for $75,000.
$70,000.00
SLIP & FALL Brogdon v. G&I Waterford Point
Our client took a hard fall when she stepped on an unstable stair at her apartment complex, which led to her foot breaking in two places. We took her case to court, backed by solid video ...
$60,000.00
Dog Bite S. Thomas, as Parent and Natural Guardian and J.W. a minor v. Munch
The client was bitten at a Halloween party in Phenix City, Alabama by a dog named “Munchie”. He had extensive scarring to his wrist. Case settled pre-suit for $60,000.
$47,950.00
Dog Bite Makarewicz v. Alzado
The client was walking her dog when her neighbor’s pit bull broke free from its leash. The client was bit viciously her on the hand resulting in a scar. Client treated conservatively with Bronier Costas, MD. Case settled pre-suit for $47,950.44.
