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2007 Krutiy v. Fung. In this auto v. pedestrian collision, Plaintiff claimed Defendant's
vehicle struck him while he was in a crosswalk. Plaintiff claimed orthopedic and
neurological injuries, including post-concussion syndrome. Plaintiff asked the jury to
award $25,000 in damages. After a three-day jury trial in the San Francisco Superior
Court, Judge Davis presiding, the jury awarded Plaintiff $12,575.
2007 Moretti v. Werner Ladder Company. In this products liability case, Plaintiff was
allegedly injured when the rope used to raise his new 40' extension ladder broke,
causing the ladder extension to fall and strike his right hand. Plaintiff claimed that as a
result of the rope failure he could no longer run his roofing business, would have to be
retrained in another field, and would have to undergo multiple hand and wrist surgeries,
including a fusion of four bones in his hand resulting in 50% loss of range of motion. Mr.
Sidran represented the rope manufacturer against allegations that the rope failed due to
lack of adequate UV inhibitor resulting in premature UV deterioration and failure of the
rope. Plaintiff asked the jury to award over $1 million in economic and noneconomic
damages. Defendant's last offer prior to trial was $235,000. Result: After a four day jury
trial in the Douglas County District Court in Minden, NV, Judge Gibson presiding, the jury
returned a unanimous defense verdict.
2007 Cooper v. Doe Ford Truck Dealer: In this constructive discharge and workplace
harassment case, Mr. Sidran represented Plaintiff's co-worker accused of harassing
Plaintiff on account of his disability - stuttering. Co-Defendants included the dealership
and service manager represented by separate counsel. Plaintiff sought damages for
psychiatric injuries, past and future wage loss as well as punitive damages against our
client. Plaintiff's demand 30 days prior to arbitration was $1.6 million. Plaintiff's last
demand prior to binding arbitration was $500,000. Defendants' last offer was $300,000.
Result: After a five day binding arbitration at JAMS in San Francisco, Judge Bettinelli
presiding, the arbitrator awarded Plaintiff the sum of $333,900 in compensatory
damages against all defendants jointly. The arbitrator declined to award punitive
damages.
2007 Stucky v. Taboada: In this auto v. bicycle collision case, Mr. Sidran
represented the driver of an auto which collided with a bicycle as the auto was making a
left turn into a residential driveway in the Redwood City hills. Plaintiff claimed that
Defendant violated his right of way and made an unsafe left turn in front of him. Plaintiff's
last demand prior to trial was $22,000. Defendant's last offer was $4,501. Defendant
contended that he was not negligent and that Plaintiff's excessive speed in the operation
of his high performance bicycle was the sole cause of the accident. Result: After a
three day jury trial in the San Mateo County Superior court in South San Francisco, CA,
Judge Livermore presiding, the jury returned a defense verdict. Defendant was awarded
$11,160.88 in expert witness fees and costs under CCP sec. 998.
2007 Wertz v. Robertson: In this wrongful death case, unknown third parties moved an
abandoned boat trailer into the middle of a rural road which was struck by decedent's
pickup truck at approximately 2:00 a.m., resulting in two fatalities. The parents of a
passenger who was killed sued the party responsible for abandoning the trailer,
represented by Mr. Sidran, alleging that his negligence contributed to the fatal collision.
Plaintiffs' last demand prior to the verdict was $950,000. Defendant's last offer was
$100,000. Plaintiffs' counsel asked the jury to award $7.5 million. Result: After a three
day jury trial in the Humboldt County Superior Court in Eureka CA, Judge Brown
presiding, the jury awarded Plaintiffs $1 million in damages, finding Defendant 35% at
fault and the unknown third parties who moved the trailer into the road 65% at fault.
Plaintiffs received a net award of $350,000.
2006 Becerra v. Kilkenny: In this truck v. truck intersection collision case, Plaintiff
claimed $30,000 in property damage and $50,000 in soft tissue bodily injuries. Result:
After a four day trial in the Clark County District Court in Las Vegas, NV, Judge Vega
presiding, the jury found Plaintiff 49% at fault for the accident and received a net award
against Mr.Sidran's client which was more than 20% less than the nonbinding judicial
arbitration award entered in Plaintiff's favor earlier in the case.
2005 Bobbitt v. Doe Chevron Franchisee: In this premises liability case involving a slip
and fall on ice at a gas station convenience store in Carson City, NV, Mr. Sidran
represented the property owner against Plaintiff's claim for damages, including
the allegation that Plaintiff will require multiple spine surgeries as a result of the
accident. Plaintiff's last settlement demand prior to trial was $250,000. Defendant
served an offer of judgment prior to trial for $75,000. Result: After three days of trial in
the Carson City District Court in Carson City, NV, Judge Maddox presiding, the jury
returned a defense verdict. Defendant was awarded $19,090 in attorney's fees and
costs against Plaintiff as a result of beating our offer of judgment at trial.
2005 Miller v. Doe Restaurants, Inc.: In this employment discrimination suit, Mr. Sidran
represented the employer against Plaintiff's claim that he was fired from his
management position on account of his race, age, disability and/or in retaliation for filing
a worker's compensation claim. In closing argument, Plaintiff asked the jury to award
$4.5 million in compensatory and punitive damages against Defendant. Result: After
five days of trial in the Federal District Court in San Jose, CA, Judge Whyte presiding,
the jury returned a verdict for Plaintiff of $350,000 based on disability discrimination and
retaliation for filing a worker's compensation claim. The jury rejected claims of race and
age discrimination, and refused to award emotional distress or punitive damages. The
verdict was reduced to $314,000 on Defendant's motion for remittitur.
2005 Brott v. Cataldo: In this retrial of a truck v. truck rear-end accident following
a mistrial in 2003, our firm represented the Defendant truck driver and his employer. In
closing arguments, Plaintiffs asked the jury to award a total of $140,000 against
Defendants. Result: After four days of trial in the Clark County District Court in Las
Vegas, NV, Judge Leavitt presiding, the jury returned a verdict which was reduced by
applicable set-offs and credits to a net recovery of $8,500. Cross-appeals are pending.
2004 Hardscape Paving v. RB&G Construction: In this case Mr. Sidran represented a
concrete subcontractor on its claim for $83,000 owed by the general contractor
for work performed in the construction of a supermarket. The general contractor
cross-complained for $88,000 in backcharges based on alleged construction
defects. Result : After two days of trial in the Los Angeles Superior Court, the
court rendered judgment in favor of our client in the amount of $22,000.
2004 Doe Broker v. Salomon Smith Barney: In this case Mr. Sidran represented a
stock broker against his former firm in a claim for indemnity under Labor Code
sec. 2802. The broker claimed his former employer wrongfully failed to indemnify
him against certain frivolous investor suits and sought recovery of $110,000 in
damages The employer cross-complained for indemnity as to the same investor
suits, and sought recovery of $300,000. Result: Following binding arbitration at
JAMS Los Angeles, Judge Hill presiding, our client recovered $70,000 on his indemnity
claim and defeated the cross-complaint in its entirety. Our client was also awarded
$144,843 in attorney's fees and costs as the prevailing party.
2004 Hardscape Paving v. Weeger Bros., Inc.: In this case involving collection of a
disputed balance owed by the general contractor to the subcontractor on a
construction contract, Mr. Sidran represented the subcontractor in its collection
effort at trial in the Orange County Superior Court, Judge Watson presiding. Plaintiff
sought an award of $64,000. Result: After three days of trial, the court rendered
judgment in favor of our client for the full amount sought under the subcontract plus
attorney's fees, costs and interest for a total judgment of over $100,000. Judgment
affirmed on appeal.
2004 Sharifi v. Estate of Stratton: In this case involving a dispute over the validity of a
promissory note and deed of trust encumbering a commercial property, Mr. Sidran
represented the owner at trial in the Stanislaus County Superior Court in Modesto CA
Judge Mayhew presiding, seeking to quiet title by eliminating the debt. Defendants and
Cross-Complainants sought $136,000 in principal and interest. Result: After two days of
trial, the court rendered judgment in favor of our client, quieting title and declaring the
note and trust deed to be void and unenforceable. The court also awarded our client
$43,000 in attorney's fees and costs.
2004 Doering v. 7-Eleven: In this case in which a customer alleged that she was
assaulted by a convenience store clerk, Plaintiff sued the 7-Eleven Franchisee and his
employee for compensatory damages including a torn meniscus and traumatic brain
injury. Mr. Sidran represented the Franchisee and store employee at trial in the Clark
County District Court in Las Vegas, NV, Judge Cory presiding. Plaintiff's last settlement
demand before trial was $350,000. At trial Plaintiff asked the jury to award $4 million.
Result: After five days of trial the jury returned a verdict for Plaintiff in the amount of
$47,000.
2003 Pallack v. Doe Contractor: In this case in which homeowners claimed damages
for construction defects and delays totaling $1 million arising out of the $3.8
million renovation of a 13,000 sq. ft. estate in Blackhawk, CA, Mr. Sidran
defended the general contractor in a nine-day binding arbitration at AAA. Result:
The arbitration resulted in an award to the homeowner of $119,263 plus
attorney's fees and costs, which was fully indemnified in a separate action
against subcontractors and suppliers in the Contra Costa County Superior Court.
2003 Davy v. Las Vegas VA1 LLC: In this case involving a trip and fall at a Veterans
Administration facility, Plaintiff sued the owner and contractors involved in original
construction for damages arising out of a serious knee injury. Our office represented
the carpet installer, Dupont Flooring Systems, Inc., at trial in the Clark County District
Court in Las Vegas, NV, Judge Denton presiding. Resut: After three days of trial the
case settled for less than had been offered by the defense prior to the commencement
of trial.
2003 Brott v. Cataldo: In this truck v. truck rear-end freeway accident, Mr. Sidran
defended the trucking company and driver against claims of soft tissue injuries
asserted by Plaintiffs at trial in the Clark County District Court in Las Vegas, NV, Judge
Douglas presiding. Result: After three days of trial, Plaintiffs caused a mistrial and
Defendants were awarded $9,000 in attorney's fees and costs against Plaintiffs.
2003 Lockett v. Flying U Rodeo: In this case in which the Plaintiff suffered a serious
leg injury as a result of an alleged dangerous condition of the Cow Palace arena
during the Grand Nationals Rodeo, Mr. Sidran defended The State of California
and Flying U Rodeo Company at trial in San Mateo County Superior Court in Redwood
City, CA, Judge Kopp presiding. Result: Defense Verdict. Affirmed on appeal.
2002 Anderson v. Mouradian: In this case of an alleged assault and battery by a
store employee on a customer, Mr. Sidran defended a 7-Eleven franchisee at
trial in Solano County Superior Court in Fairfield CA. Result: Defense Verdict.
2002 Ortiz v. Lu: In this case of an alleged assault and battery by as store employee
on a customer, Mr. Sidran defended a 7-Eleven Franchisee at trial in San
Francisco County Superior Court, Judge Munter presiding. Plaintiff's last settlement
demand before trial was $350,000. Result: After five days of trial the jury returned a
verdict for Plaintiff in the amount of $48,000.
2001 Volckmann v. Southwest Door Company: In this case of alleged defects in
custom made windows and doors, Mr. Sidran defended the manufacturer at trial
in the San Mateo County Superior Court in San Mateo, CA, Judge Gemelo presiding.
Plaintiff's last settlement demand before trial was $375,000. Result: Defense Verdict.
2001 Davis v. K-Mart: In this case of an alleged slip and fall in which an 80 year old
Plaintiff claimed severe bodily injuries, Mr. Sidran defended K-Mart and Reyman
Bros. Construction at trial in the Contra Costa Superior Court in Martinez, CA, Judge
Kolin presiding. Result: Defense Verdict. Additionally, Mr. Sidran won and collected a
judgment for contractual indemnity, consisting of $83,000 in attorney's fees and defense
costs, from the masonry subcontractor in this case.
2001 MacLaren v. Syas: In this case of a head on motor vehicle collision in which
Plaintiff claimed she suffered a permanent spinal injury, Mr. Sidran defended the driver
allegedly at fault at trial in the Trinity County Superior Court in Weaverville, CA, Judge
Edwards presiding. Result: Defense Verdict.
2000 Kirby v. 7-Eleven: In this case of an alleged civil rights violation in the form of
disability discrimination, Mr. Sidran defended the 7-Eleven franchisee at trial in
the Stanislaus County Superior Court in Modesto, CA, Judge Shaver presiding. Result:
Defense Verdict.
1998 DeMar v. Lemke Construction: In this case the defendant allegedly ran over
Plaintiff's foot at a construction site while operating an all-terrain forklift. Plaintiff
sued for a severe crushing injury to his foot. Mr. Sidran defended the forklift
driver at trial in the Contra Costa Superior Court in Martinez, CA, Judge Rogers
presiding. Result: Defense Verdict.
1997 Simon v. New Discovery, Inc.: In this case Mr. Sidran defended a real estate
developer against claims of fraud and breach of contract arising out of the
construction of a large residential development. After a five-month jury trial in the
Contra Costa Superior Court in Martinez, CA, Judge Zuniga presiding. Plaintiff asked the
jury to award over $100 million. After five days of deliberations the jury rendered a
verdict for Plaintiff in the amount of $44.3 million. On appeal, the judgment was reduced
to $17.3 million.
1996 Steinbaugh v. Caltrans: In this case involving the wrongful death of a passenger
who was killed when a vehicle she was riding in struck a temporary construction
barrier in the median of the I-210 freeway, Mr. Sidran defended the construction
contractor at trial in the Los Angeles Superior Court in Pasadena CA, Judge Swart
presiding. Result: Defense Verdict.
1995 Cal Plaza v. Paller & Goldstein: In this case involving alleged construction
defects at a commercial office building in Walnut Creek, CA, Mr. Sidran defended
the sheet metal flashing subcontractor at trial in Contra Costa Superior Court in
Martinez, CA, Judge Van de Poel presiding. Result: Judgment of nonsuit for defendant.
1995 Gosch v. Bayside Village: In this case involving debris that fell from concrete
forms during construction of a mid-rise apartment building causing the Plaintiff to
suffer a spinal fracture, Mr. Sidran defended the subcontractor accused of dropping the
material at trial in the San Francisco County Superior Court, Judge Chesney presiding.
Result: Defense Verdict.
1993 Johnson v. Dame Construction: In this case involving a claim of malicious
prosecution by a disgruntled homeowner against a residential developer, Mr. Sidran
defended the developer at trial in the Contra Costa Superior Court in Martinez, CA,
Judge Van de Poel presiding: Result: After two weeks of trial, the jury returned a verdict
for Plaintiff but no damages were recovered.
1993 Rodriguez v. County of Contra Costa: In this case involving a claim of inverse
condemnation and damage to real property against the County and a developer,
Mr. Sidran negotiated a settlement with the Plaintiff and proceeded to trial on an
indemnity claim against the responsible subcontractor in the Contra Costa Superior
Court in Martinez , CA, Judge Dolgin presiding: Result: Judgment of full indemnity in the
amount of $275,000.
1992 Carpio v. EBMUD: In this case involving a motor vehicle collision in which an
EBMUD employee was allegedly at fault, Mr. Sidran defended East Bay Municipal Utility
District and its driver at trial in the Contra Costa Municipal Court in Richmond CA. Result:
Defense Verdict.
1990 Lee v. Feldman: In this case Plaintiff was a commercial tenant who alleged that
Defendant unreasonably refused to consent to assignment of a commercial lease
at trial in the San Francisco Superior Court, Judge Dandurand. Result: After five days
of trial the jury returned a verdict for Plaintiff in the amount of $100,000, settled after
verdict for $50,000.
vehicle struck him while he was in a crosswalk. Plaintiff claimed orthopedic and
neurological injuries, including post-concussion syndrome. Plaintiff asked the jury to
award $25,000 in damages. After a three-day jury trial in the San Francisco Superior
Court, Judge Davis presiding, the jury awarded Plaintiff $12,575.
2007 Moretti v. Werner Ladder Company. In this products liability case, Plaintiff was
allegedly injured when the rope used to raise his new 40' extension ladder broke,
causing the ladder extension to fall and strike his right hand. Plaintiff claimed that as a
result of the rope failure he could no longer run his roofing business, would have to be
retrained in another field, and would have to undergo multiple hand and wrist surgeries,
including a fusion of four bones in his hand resulting in 50% loss of range of motion. Mr.
Sidran represented the rope manufacturer against allegations that the rope failed due to
lack of adequate UV inhibitor resulting in premature UV deterioration and failure of the
rope. Plaintiff asked the jury to award over $1 million in economic and noneconomic
damages. Defendant's last offer prior to trial was $235,000. Result: After a four day jury
trial in the Douglas County District Court in Minden, NV, Judge Gibson presiding, the jury
returned a unanimous defense verdict.
2007 Cooper v. Doe Ford Truck Dealer: In this constructive discharge and workplace
harassment case, Mr. Sidran represented Plaintiff's co-worker accused of harassing
Plaintiff on account of his disability - stuttering. Co-Defendants included the dealership
and service manager represented by separate counsel. Plaintiff sought damages for
psychiatric injuries, past and future wage loss as well as punitive damages against our
client. Plaintiff's demand 30 days prior to arbitration was $1.6 million. Plaintiff's last
demand prior to binding arbitration was $500,000. Defendants' last offer was $300,000.
Result: After a five day binding arbitration at JAMS in San Francisco, Judge Bettinelli
presiding, the arbitrator awarded Plaintiff the sum of $333,900 in compensatory
damages against all defendants jointly. The arbitrator declined to award punitive
damages.
2007 Stucky v. Taboada: In this auto v. bicycle collision case, Mr. Sidran
represented the driver of an auto which collided with a bicycle as the auto was making a
left turn into a residential driveway in the Redwood City hills. Plaintiff claimed that
Defendant violated his right of way and made an unsafe left turn in front of him. Plaintiff's
last demand prior to trial was $22,000. Defendant's last offer was $4,501. Defendant
contended that he was not negligent and that Plaintiff's excessive speed in the operation
of his high performance bicycle was the sole cause of the accident. Result: After a
three day jury trial in the San Mateo County Superior court in South San Francisco, CA,
Judge Livermore presiding, the jury returned a defense verdict. Defendant was awarded
$11,160.88 in expert witness fees and costs under CCP sec. 998.
2007 Wertz v. Robertson: In this wrongful death case, unknown third parties moved an
abandoned boat trailer into the middle of a rural road which was struck by decedent's
pickup truck at approximately 2:00 a.m., resulting in two fatalities. The parents of a
passenger who was killed sued the party responsible for abandoning the trailer,
represented by Mr. Sidran, alleging that his negligence contributed to the fatal collision.
Plaintiffs' last demand prior to the verdict was $950,000. Defendant's last offer was
$100,000. Plaintiffs' counsel asked the jury to award $7.5 million. Result: After a three
day jury trial in the Humboldt County Superior Court in Eureka CA, Judge Brown
presiding, the jury awarded Plaintiffs $1 million in damages, finding Defendant 35% at
fault and the unknown third parties who moved the trailer into the road 65% at fault.
Plaintiffs received a net award of $350,000.
2006 Becerra v. Kilkenny: In this truck v. truck intersection collision case, Plaintiff
claimed $30,000 in property damage and $50,000 in soft tissue bodily injuries. Result:
After a four day trial in the Clark County District Court in Las Vegas, NV, Judge Vega
presiding, the jury found Plaintiff 49% at fault for the accident and received a net award
against Mr.Sidran's client which was more than 20% less than the nonbinding judicial
arbitration award entered in Plaintiff's favor earlier in the case.
2005 Bobbitt v. Doe Chevron Franchisee: In this premises liability case involving a slip
and fall on ice at a gas station convenience store in Carson City, NV, Mr. Sidran
represented the property owner against Plaintiff's claim for damages, including
the allegation that Plaintiff will require multiple spine surgeries as a result of the
accident. Plaintiff's last settlement demand prior to trial was $250,000. Defendant
served an offer of judgment prior to trial for $75,000. Result: After three days of trial in
the Carson City District Court in Carson City, NV, Judge Maddox presiding, the jury
returned a defense verdict. Defendant was awarded $19,090 in attorney's fees and
costs against Plaintiff as a result of beating our offer of judgment at trial.
2005 Miller v. Doe Restaurants, Inc.: In this employment discrimination suit, Mr. Sidran
represented the employer against Plaintiff's claim that he was fired from his
management position on account of his race, age, disability and/or in retaliation for filing
a worker's compensation claim. In closing argument, Plaintiff asked the jury to award
$4.5 million in compensatory and punitive damages against Defendant. Result: After
five days of trial in the Federal District Court in San Jose, CA, Judge Whyte presiding,
the jury returned a verdict for Plaintiff of $350,000 based on disability discrimination and
retaliation for filing a worker's compensation claim. The jury rejected claims of race and
age discrimination, and refused to award emotional distress or punitive damages. The
verdict was reduced to $314,000 on Defendant's motion for remittitur.
2005 Brott v. Cataldo: In this retrial of a truck v. truck rear-end accident following
a mistrial in 2003, our firm represented the Defendant truck driver and his employer. In
closing arguments, Plaintiffs asked the jury to award a total of $140,000 against
Defendants. Result: After four days of trial in the Clark County District Court in Las
Vegas, NV, Judge Leavitt presiding, the jury returned a verdict which was reduced by
applicable set-offs and credits to a net recovery of $8,500. Cross-appeals are pending.
2004 Hardscape Paving v. RB&G Construction: In this case Mr. Sidran represented a
concrete subcontractor on its claim for $83,000 owed by the general contractor
for work performed in the construction of a supermarket. The general contractor
cross-complained for $88,000 in backcharges based on alleged construction
defects. Result : After two days of trial in the Los Angeles Superior Court, the
court rendered judgment in favor of our client in the amount of $22,000.
2004 Doe Broker v. Salomon Smith Barney: In this case Mr. Sidran represented a
stock broker against his former firm in a claim for indemnity under Labor Code
sec. 2802. The broker claimed his former employer wrongfully failed to indemnify
him against certain frivolous investor suits and sought recovery of $110,000 in
damages The employer cross-complained for indemnity as to the same investor
suits, and sought recovery of $300,000. Result: Following binding arbitration at
JAMS Los Angeles, Judge Hill presiding, our client recovered $70,000 on his indemnity
claim and defeated the cross-complaint in its entirety. Our client was also awarded
$144,843 in attorney's fees and costs as the prevailing party.
2004 Hardscape Paving v. Weeger Bros., Inc.: In this case involving collection of a
disputed balance owed by the general contractor to the subcontractor on a
construction contract, Mr. Sidran represented the subcontractor in its collection
effort at trial in the Orange County Superior Court, Judge Watson presiding. Plaintiff
sought an award of $64,000. Result: After three days of trial, the court rendered
judgment in favor of our client for the full amount sought under the subcontract plus
attorney's fees, costs and interest for a total judgment of over $100,000. Judgment
affirmed on appeal.
2004 Sharifi v. Estate of Stratton: In this case involving a dispute over the validity of a
promissory note and deed of trust encumbering a commercial property, Mr. Sidran
represented the owner at trial in the Stanislaus County Superior Court in Modesto CA
Judge Mayhew presiding, seeking to quiet title by eliminating the debt. Defendants and
Cross-Complainants sought $136,000 in principal and interest. Result: After two days of
trial, the court rendered judgment in favor of our client, quieting title and declaring the
note and trust deed to be void and unenforceable. The court also awarded our client
$43,000 in attorney's fees and costs.
2004 Doering v. 7-Eleven: In this case in which a customer alleged that she was
assaulted by a convenience store clerk, Plaintiff sued the 7-Eleven Franchisee and his
employee for compensatory damages including a torn meniscus and traumatic brain
injury. Mr. Sidran represented the Franchisee and store employee at trial in the Clark
County District Court in Las Vegas, NV, Judge Cory presiding. Plaintiff's last settlement
demand before trial was $350,000. At trial Plaintiff asked the jury to award $4 million.
Result: After five days of trial the jury returned a verdict for Plaintiff in the amount of
$47,000.
2003 Pallack v. Doe Contractor: In this case in which homeowners claimed damages
for construction defects and delays totaling $1 million arising out of the $3.8
million renovation of a 13,000 sq. ft. estate in Blackhawk, CA, Mr. Sidran
defended the general contractor in a nine-day binding arbitration at AAA. Result:
The arbitration resulted in an award to the homeowner of $119,263 plus
attorney's fees and costs, which was fully indemnified in a separate action
against subcontractors and suppliers in the Contra Costa County Superior Court.
2003 Davy v. Las Vegas VA1 LLC: In this case involving a trip and fall at a Veterans
Administration facility, Plaintiff sued the owner and contractors involved in original
construction for damages arising out of a serious knee injury. Our office represented
the carpet installer, Dupont Flooring Systems, Inc., at trial in the Clark County District
Court in Las Vegas, NV, Judge Denton presiding. Resut: After three days of trial the
case settled for less than had been offered by the defense prior to the commencement
of trial.
2003 Brott v. Cataldo: In this truck v. truck rear-end freeway accident, Mr. Sidran
defended the trucking company and driver against claims of soft tissue injuries
asserted by Plaintiffs at trial in the Clark County District Court in Las Vegas, NV, Judge
Douglas presiding. Result: After three days of trial, Plaintiffs caused a mistrial and
Defendants were awarded $9,000 in attorney's fees and costs against Plaintiffs.
2003 Lockett v. Flying U Rodeo: In this case in which the Plaintiff suffered a serious
leg injury as a result of an alleged dangerous condition of the Cow Palace arena
during the Grand Nationals Rodeo, Mr. Sidran defended The State of California
and Flying U Rodeo Company at trial in San Mateo County Superior Court in Redwood
City, CA, Judge Kopp presiding. Result: Defense Verdict. Affirmed on appeal.
2002 Anderson v. Mouradian: In this case of an alleged assault and battery by a
store employee on a customer, Mr. Sidran defended a 7-Eleven franchisee at
trial in Solano County Superior Court in Fairfield CA. Result: Defense Verdict.
2002 Ortiz v. Lu: In this case of an alleged assault and battery by as store employee
on a customer, Mr. Sidran defended a 7-Eleven Franchisee at trial in San
Francisco County Superior Court, Judge Munter presiding. Plaintiff's last settlement
demand before trial was $350,000. Result: After five days of trial the jury returned a
verdict for Plaintiff in the amount of $48,000.
2001 Volckmann v. Southwest Door Company: In this case of alleged defects in
custom made windows and doors, Mr. Sidran defended the manufacturer at trial
in the San Mateo County Superior Court in San Mateo, CA, Judge Gemelo presiding.
Plaintiff's last settlement demand before trial was $375,000. Result: Defense Verdict.
2001 Davis v. K-Mart: In this case of an alleged slip and fall in which an 80 year old
Plaintiff claimed severe bodily injuries, Mr. Sidran defended K-Mart and Reyman
Bros. Construction at trial in the Contra Costa Superior Court in Martinez, CA, Judge
Kolin presiding. Result: Defense Verdict. Additionally, Mr. Sidran won and collected a
judgment for contractual indemnity, consisting of $83,000 in attorney's fees and defense
costs, from the masonry subcontractor in this case.
2001 MacLaren v. Syas: In this case of a head on motor vehicle collision in which
Plaintiff claimed she suffered a permanent spinal injury, Mr. Sidran defended the driver
allegedly at fault at trial in the Trinity County Superior Court in Weaverville, CA, Judge
Edwards presiding. Result: Defense Verdict.
2000 Kirby v. 7-Eleven: In this case of an alleged civil rights violation in the form of
disability discrimination, Mr. Sidran defended the 7-Eleven franchisee at trial in
the Stanislaus County Superior Court in Modesto, CA, Judge Shaver presiding. Result:
Defense Verdict.
1998 DeMar v. Lemke Construction: In this case the defendant allegedly ran over
Plaintiff's foot at a construction site while operating an all-terrain forklift. Plaintiff
sued for a severe crushing injury to his foot. Mr. Sidran defended the forklift
driver at trial in the Contra Costa Superior Court in Martinez, CA, Judge Rogers
presiding. Result: Defense Verdict.
1997 Simon v. New Discovery, Inc.: In this case Mr. Sidran defended a real estate
developer against claims of fraud and breach of contract arising out of the
construction of a large residential development. After a five-month jury trial in the
Contra Costa Superior Court in Martinez, CA, Judge Zuniga presiding. Plaintiff asked the
jury to award over $100 million. After five days of deliberations the jury rendered a
verdict for Plaintiff in the amount of $44.3 million. On appeal, the judgment was reduced
to $17.3 million.
1996 Steinbaugh v. Caltrans: In this case involving the wrongful death of a passenger
who was killed when a vehicle she was riding in struck a temporary construction
barrier in the median of the I-210 freeway, Mr. Sidran defended the construction
contractor at trial in the Los Angeles Superior Court in Pasadena CA, Judge Swart
presiding. Result: Defense Verdict.
1995 Cal Plaza v. Paller & Goldstein: In this case involving alleged construction
defects at a commercial office building in Walnut Creek, CA, Mr. Sidran defended
the sheet metal flashing subcontractor at trial in Contra Costa Superior Court in
Martinez, CA, Judge Van de Poel presiding. Result: Judgment of nonsuit for defendant.
1995 Gosch v. Bayside Village: In this case involving debris that fell from concrete
forms during construction of a mid-rise apartment building causing the Plaintiff to
suffer a spinal fracture, Mr. Sidran defended the subcontractor accused of dropping the
material at trial in the San Francisco County Superior Court, Judge Chesney presiding.
Result: Defense Verdict.
1993 Johnson v. Dame Construction: In this case involving a claim of malicious
prosecution by a disgruntled homeowner against a residential developer, Mr. Sidran
defended the developer at trial in the Contra Costa Superior Court in Martinez, CA,
Judge Van de Poel presiding: Result: After two weeks of trial, the jury returned a verdict
for Plaintiff but no damages were recovered.
1993 Rodriguez v. County of Contra Costa: In this case involving a claim of inverse
condemnation and damage to real property against the County and a developer,
Mr. Sidran negotiated a settlement with the Plaintiff and proceeded to trial on an
indemnity claim against the responsible subcontractor in the Contra Costa Superior
Court in Martinez , CA, Judge Dolgin presiding: Result: Judgment of full indemnity in the
amount of $275,000.
1992 Carpio v. EBMUD: In this case involving a motor vehicle collision in which an
EBMUD employee was allegedly at fault, Mr. Sidran defended East Bay Municipal Utility
District and its driver at trial in the Contra Costa Municipal Court in Richmond CA. Result:
Defense Verdict.
1990 Lee v. Feldman: In this case Plaintiff was a commercial tenant who alleged that
Defendant unreasonably refused to consent to assignment of a commercial lease
at trial in the San Francisco Superior Court, Judge Dandurand. Result: After five days
of trial the jury returned a verdict for Plaintiff in the amount of $100,000, settled after
verdict for $50,000.
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