VERDICTS & SETTLEMENTS

We have reached favorable results in hundreds of large and small physical and financial personal injury cases. A few of our noteworthy cases are listed below. Call Hafif & Associates today for your free consultation.

	2011 SETTLEMENT - CONTRACT DISPUTE - $31,000,000 After enduring over three weeks of trial, Hafif's litigation tactics led to a $31,000,000 settlement between partners on a tangled contract dispute involving multiple properties and real estate across California and Arizona.
	2011 SETTLEMENT - WRONGFUL DEATH - POLICY LIMITS After being frustrated in trying to reach a settlement with the insurance company for nearly a year, Regina Enriquez contracted Hafif who, because of her reputation, obtained a settlement for Regina and her child within a matter of weeks. Regina's husband, Ernesto Enriquez, Sr. life was taken when a speeding driver lost control of of his vehicle on the freeway. Ernesto Jr., 8 months old at the time, never really knew his father, yet is seen (unprompted) kissing his fathers grave. [Read more: Daily Journal]
	2011 TRIAL & SETTLEMENT - WRONGFUL DEATH - $4,466,532 Worker Jose Lugo was killed when an 18 wheeler backed up and ran over him. A milti-million dollar settlement was reached before trial against California Steel Industries and Advanced Steel recovery, two of the largest steel companies in the Nation. The remainder of the case went to trial against the driver and owner of the tractor-trailor, Kirkland Enterprises, then setttled thereafter. [Read more: Daily Jorunal]
	SETTLEMENT - BOATING ACCIDENT - $100,000 Josh Pena, Although the insurance carrier's original offer was a mere $1,000, Hafif vigilantly attacked the insurance carriers claims of comparative negligence and received over 95 times the original offer.
	SETTLEMENT - BREACH OF CONTRACT FOR LYLE PARKS - $87,000,000 Cynthia Hafif was retained by one of the most reputable and largest general contractors in Southern California, Lyle Parks Jr Construction (“LPJ”) to pursue a breach of contract case against an owner/developer after LPJ constructed an $87,000,000 shopping center in San Diego County but was not fully paid. Despite having to fend off defense allegations by the Orange County based firm Ratan & Tucker of delay damages, cost overruns, and construction defects, there was no mercy to the defense. Stop notices and mechanics liens were placed on owners property and week long consecutive depositions were taken of key players, which ultimately resulted in a settlement and payment. Although the terms of the settlement are confidential, the owner of Lyle Parks, Inc., Tim Mayeda, was pleased with the result.
	SETTLEMENT - WRONGFUL DEATH (DUI) - $1,500,000 + [Jan 26, 2009] On Aug 31, 2007, Sean Murphy was struck when walking on the sidewalk by drunk driver, Jerry Ganz, Jr. Murphy died within hours of impact. Despite Ganz being defended by well known defense lawyer Robert Shapiro, a settlement was reached far beyond the policy limits and a treatment facility was built in memory of Sean Murphy for alcohol addiction. [Read More: Daily Journal]
	BOTCHED SURGERY - $580,000 [Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, 2006] Lady wins $580,000 in botched surgery. Her attorney, Cynthia Hafif, said, "this case was egregious (and had to be taken) to trial." [Read More: 2006 Medical Malpractice Verdict ]
	TRIAL & VERDICT- DANGEROUS ROADWAY CONDITION - $20,000,000 [VerdirctSearch.Com, 4/18/05]: Dangerous roadway condition, motor vehicle accident results in nearly $20 million awarded. Dangerous Roadway [Read More: Dangerous Roadway ]
	SETTLEMENT - FLASH FIRE DEATH - $45,000,000 [Orange County Register, 9/12/96] Cynthia Hafif gets sewer agency to pay millions over a fatal fire. [Read More: Wrongful Death]
	TRIAL & VERDICT - PERSONAL INJURY BOATING ACCIDENT - $5,972,000 [Trials Digest, 11/19/2000]: Crew member injured when thrown from dinghy that crashes into yacht. [Read More: Personal Injury ]
	TRIAL & VERDICT - PERSONAL INJURY - DEFECTIVE RAILING - $1,200,000 [Verdictum Juris, 8/15/2001] Cynthia Hafif tried a defective railing case against Charles Kittrell in Santa Ana. It was the same defense - no notice. Only this time the gun was loaded, and the verdict was a resounding $1,200,000 [Read More: Construction Accident]