Jurimatic: Verdicts and Settlements

A Contra Costa County jury awarded Alpha GRP, Inc. $73,474 in its lawsuit against broker Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. for negligent advice on insurance coverage during a business shutdown. The jury found the broker partially liable for recommending tail policies that excluded creditor claims, but also held Alpha mostly responsible. Claims brought by Alpha’s officer Colin Dyne were denied.

A New Haven jury awarded Erik Ramos $402,340 after a left‑turn crash caused by Alan Barton. The verdict found Barton acted negligently and recklessly, making him liable for medical expenses, pain, and emotional distress. Al’s Plumbing and Heating LLC was cleared of any responsibility.

Francois and Marceline Julmis filed a declaratory relief action against Citizens Property Insurance Corporation after a February 2022 plumbing leak damaged their Miami home. The insurer denied their claim, citing maintenance issues and policy exclusions. The Julmises argue the loss falls under their all-risk policy and are asking the court to compel coverage and appraisal, citing damages exceeding $50,000.

Phoebe Griffith filed a personal injury lawsuit after being rear-ended by Emily Rosso on Route 15 in Norwalk. The December 2021 crash caused lasting spinal injuries and led to extensive medical treatment. Griffith brought her case before the Superior Court in Bridgeport, alleging negligence and unsafe driving. On January 16, 2025, a jury ruled in her favor, awarding $216,380 in total damages for medical expenses and pain and suffering.

A jury in Miami-Dade County returned a verdict in favor of the City of Miami and Officer Kennht Brito in a personal injury lawsuit brought by Florence Mueller. The case stemmed from a 2019 rear-end collision involving a city-owned vehicle. Mueller claimed permanent injuries and sought over $30,000 in damages. The defense argued no negligence occurred, and the jury agreed—awarding no compensation.

Jorge Jimenez sued Luis Diaz after a rear-end crash in Cheshire, Connecticut, claiming injuries and negligence. Jimenez sought over $15,000 for physical and emotional harm. Diaz denied liability and blamed Jimenez’s own driving. After hearing arguments from both sides, a Hartford jury ruled in favor of Diaz on January 16, 2025, finding no negligence and awarding zero damages.

A Stamford jury awarded Milagros Pereyra $638,265 after a crash caused by Carlos Palencia‑Carrera, who was driving under the influence. The verdict included economic and noneconomic damages for serious injuries and long‑term pain. The jury found Palencia‑Carrera acted recklessly, making him liable for punitive and double damages.

Dan Alexis sued Union Autobody Shop and others over a 2020 hit-and-run crash on I-95. Despite the defense denying liability, a jury awarded Alexis $1.95 million for injuries, pain, and suffering. The verdict held all defendants, including Union Autobody, responsible for the collision.

Heather Socha Bahler sued Paramount Construction after a sidewalk fall in Stafford Springs. A Hartford jury ruled in favor of the construction firm, finding no negligence.

Judith Bellemare’s lawsuit over a 2019 Wolcott car crash ended with a defense win. A Waterbury jury found no negligence or recklessness by Michael Whitney and awarded no damages.

A $56M jury verdict in a Jiu Jitsu injury case was upheld by the California Supreme Court. The court found that an instructor acted negligently, leaving a beginner student paralyzed. This landmark ruling highlights the critical role of safety and oversight in martial arts training.

A flooding dispute at a luxury Aventura condo led to a trial between Saveway C.V. and Haim Cohen Saban. The jury found no negligence and ruled in favor of Saban.