A Proven Track Record
Gary A. Dordick has won hundreds of six, seven, eight and nine figure verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients.
Dordick Law Corporation success has been in a wide variety of civil cases including multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements against Metropolitan Transit Bus Authority (MTA), the State of California Cal-Trans, automobile manufacturers, school districts and numerous large corporations. Dordick Law Corporation handles automobile, motorcycle and pedestrian accidents, as well as construction injuries, dog bites, product defect litigation and governmental claims.
“I am so fortunate to be an advocate, able to fight for those who can’t fight for themselves.”
– Gary A. Dordick
Landmark Verdicts and Settlements
$2.28 Billion
Verdict
Doe, Jane v. Fitzgerald $2.28 Billion Verdict – Riverside, California
On April 25, 2023, a jury returned a verdict of $2.28 billion in favor of plaintiff Jane Doe in Riverside Superior Court. Doe suffered years of rape and sexual assault at the hands of the defendant, who was eventually arrested and convicted of felony lewd acts with a minor. Fitzgerald...
April 2023
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$900 Million
Verdict
Historic Victory: Dordick Law Corporation Secures $900 Million Verdict in Landmark Sexual Assault Case
In a groundbreaking victory, Dordick Law Corporation has achieved a record-setting $900 million jury verdict in Los Angeles Superior Court for a sexual assault case against self-proclaimed entertainment billionaire Alkiviades David, also known as David Alki. This monumental verdict marks a significant triumph for justice and sets a precedent in...
June 2024
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$900 Million
Verdict
Doe, Jane v. David, Alkiviades $900 Million Verdict – Los Angeles, California
On June 17, 2024, in Department 76 of the Los Angeles Superior Court, a unanimous jury awarded a total of $900 million ($100 million compensatory damages and $800 million punitive damages) to plaintiff Jane Doe against Alkiviades David for sexual battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The case is Doe, Jane...
June 2024
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$125 Million
Verdict
Briones v. Zink – $125 Million Verdict – Ventura County, California
Featured Verdict Briones v. Zink | Personal Injury The largest personal injury verdict in California in 2016 Mr. Briones suffered paralyzing injuries when struck by a drunk driver. The insurance company refused to timely pay Mr. Briones the $75,000 policy limit claiming Mr. Briones was to blame for the accident....
January 2016
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$115 Million
Verdict
$115 Million Verdict: Alexandra Gucci Zarini vs Patricia Gucci and Joseph Ruffalo. Gucci resolved after Pretrial Motions.
A Los Angeles jury awarded $115 million in a civil case on September 16, 2025, totaling $85 million in compensatory damages and $30 million in punitive damages. The case involved long-standing claims of sexual abuse and concluded after years of litigation. One defendant’s portion of the matter was resolved confidentially...
September 2025
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$72.64 Million
Verdict
Greene v. Driz et al – $72,645,492 Verdict – Los Angeles, California
A young model and her brother, a restauranteur and bar owner, were the victims of a brutal beating at the hands of the wealthy then-owners of eleven different Blaze Pizza franchises. Both injury victims were acting as innocent good samaritans attempting to stop the beating of a TMZ photographer just...
July 2021
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$55.3 Million
Verdict
Steward v. Stratus Security Services – $55.3 Million Verdict – San Bernardino, California
Gary A. Dordick obtained a record-setting $55 million verdict for a Rancho Cucamonga man, Antonio Steward, against Stratus Security Services, Inc. Steward lost his legs when a private security guard failed to protect him from a gang member who shot him at his Fontana apartment building. Steward's negligence lawsuit claimed...
June 2013
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$42.7 Million
Settlement
Murillo v. U-Haul – $42.7 Million Settlement – San Bernardino, California
Video player Plaintiff Eric Murillo leapt from a burning and heavily smoking U-Haul truck onto the I-10 freeway below, impacting the back of his skull. He had rented the truck only about ten minutes earlier and drove just seven miles. A 3 judge arbitration panel unanimously found that U-Haul was...
October 2021
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$36.12 Million
Arbitration Verdict
Rodriguez v. Doe – $36.12 Million Arbitration Verdict – Alameda County, California
Rodriguez v. Doe was an Alameda County arbitration verdict in the amount of $36.12 million. The defendant is called "Doe" because Gary A. Dordick entered into a very favorable settlement agreement post-verdict that provided confidentiality to the defendant in exchange for payment to Mr. Dordick's client without delay. The Rodriguez...
September 2011
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$31.5 Million
Verdict
Griepentrog, Greyson v. Banner Health – $31,550,825 Verdict – Maricopa County, Arizona
RECORD VERDICT AGAINST BANNER HEALTH FOR MALPRACTICE On Friday, November 17, 2023, a Maricopa County jury returned a unanimous verdict against Banner Health in the record amount of $31,550,825 in a case of medical malpractice for a severely brain-damaged child. The jury found Banner, its employees, and Dr. Laurie P....
November 2023
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$31 Million
Settlement
$31 Million Settlement – Defective Pool Drain / Wrongful Death
Dordick Law obtained a $31 million partial settlement for a fatal pool accident against multiple responsible parties, including property management, pool maintenance companies, and the product manufacturer, and uncovered a pattern of negligence that contributed to this tragedy. We secured not only financial justice but also safety reforms that may...
January 2025
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$31 Million
Verdict
Sosa, Cesar Octavio v. DJI Technologies et al – $31 Million Verdict – Los Angeles, California
Gary Dordick's client Cesar Sosa was awarded a $31 million verdict by a Los Angeles Superior Court jury, consisting of $9 million in future medical expenses, $456,000 in past medical expenses, $1.7 in future lost wages, and $20 million in non-economic damages. Sosa sustained multiple bone fractures, a left leg...
November 2017
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$30.9 Million
Settlement
$30.9 Million Settlement for Multiple Plaintiffs: Wildfire Caused by Negligence
Dordick Law Corporation has secured a 30.9 million dollar settlement for clients who suffered devastating losses in a Southern California wildfire. The blaze, which spread rapidly through a residential community, destroyed homes and tragically claimed lives. It was later determined that the fire had been caused by negligent conduct during high-risk...
June 2025
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$30.3 Million
Settlement
$30.3 Million Settlement: Multiple Vehicle Collision
This case involved two successive roadway collisions. Our client, driving a commercial truck, was first struck by another vehicle, which required the parties to stop along the side of the road. While awaiting assistance, another vehicle veered out of its lane, causing a collision. Our client, who was standing between...
September 2025
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$30 Million
Settlement
$30 Million Settlement: Business Liability for Criminal Conduct
Cases involving injuries caused by third-party criminal acts are among the most challenging to pursue. The law is generally unfavorable to plaintiffs in these situations, especially when establishing foreseeability and legal duty in the face of sudden, violent acts. From the outset, the defendant maintained that the shooting was entirely...
June 2025
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$30 Million
Settlement
Brock v. Doe – $30 Million Settlement – Santa Barbara, California
Gary Dordick secured a $30 million settlement for Jonathan Brock, whose life was forever changed when the mast of a special forklift fell on top of him. The mast fell because screws necessary to bolt the mast to the frame were missing. Brock's active problem list included paralysis, injury of...
January 2022
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$25.3 Million
Settlement
$25.3 Million Settlement: Homeowners v County Representative Action, Mitigation Fee Act
This representative action (similar to a class action) involved California's Mitigation Fee Act (MFA), which is essentially a watchdog statute to protect homebuilders from government overreach. The MFA required the three governmental defendants to make certain statutory findings every 5 years in order to collect fees from builders, which are...
July 2025
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$21 Million
Settlement
$21 Million Settlement: Pedestrian Employee v. Auto – Serious Injuries
Our client was grinding asphalt in a closed lane when a speeding vehicle swerved to avoid a trench plate that had been pushed into an open lane, striking him and causing serious injuries. The driver carried minimal insurance coverage, and the remaining defendants attempted to shift blame among themselves. We...
June 2026
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$17.5 Million
Settlement
$17.5 Million Trip and Fall, Private Property, Serious Injuries Contested Liability
Our client suffered serious injuries after a trip and fall while on private property. The defendants contested liability, but we kept pushing and achieved an excellent result.
July 2025
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$17 Million
Settlement
Zesatti v. Doe Construction – $17 Million Settlement- Los Angeles, California
Gary Dordick's client sustained massive head and spinal trauma, including traumatic brain injury, when the car she was riding in struck a tractor-trailer making a prohibited right-turn into a retail distribution center. The $17 million settlement provides for the ongoing 24-hour care, monitoring, and specialized equipment needed by Zesatti. Practice...
May 2017
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$15 Million
Verdict
Lambert v. General Motors – $15 Million Verdict – Victorville, California
November 1998 Robbie Lambert was an 18 year-old high school student driving home from a weekend with friends at Lake Havasu. While driving home, Robbie fell asleep at the wheel and drove off the highway, causing his Chevy Blazer to roll over several times. Robbie suffered paralyzing injuries. The lawsuit...
November 1998
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$15 Million
Settlement
Rodriguez v. City of Los Angeles – $15 Million Settlement – California Supreme Court
Angela Rodriguez was 11 years old when she was struck by a car due to a dangerous and unsafe intersection in Los Angeles, California. Her sister, Emely Aleman, was killed in the accident. Despite notice of the dangers of the intersection, the City of Los Angeles refused to offer any amount...
February 2015
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$14 Million
Settlement
Johnston, Teresa v. University Community Association – $14 Million Settlement – Orange County, California
Teresa Johnston, age thirteen, was acting as a good samaritan and walking the dog of an elderly neighbor in the University community complex when one of the trees in the common area fell. Teresa suffered severe and life-altering injuries including head trauma, TBI, and facial fractures. The defense argued that...
March 2019
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$12.5 Million
Settlement
Dinkleman v. State of California – $12.5 Million Settlement – Los Angeles/San Bernardino
Gary A. Dordick and his colleagues obtained a $12.5 million settlement representing numerous family members in a single-vehicle crash that occurred on Interstate15. The driver of the motor home drifted off the roadway and struck a concrete culvert causing extensive damage to the vehicle, severe injuries to the occupants and...
April 2004
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$11.6 Million
Verdict
Schmidt v. State of California – $11.6 Million Verdict – Riverside, California
Once again, Gary A. Dordick took on the State of California, Caltrans, for unsafe conditions on California's roadways. Mr. Schmidt, an 77-year-old retired attorney, was traveling on State Route 62 to meet his family for a vacation at Lake Havasu, Arizona. Mr. Schmidt did not see that the roadway on...
December 2009
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$10.9 Million
Settlement
Velasco v. Trucking Co (CONFIDENTIAL). – $10.9 Million Settlement – San Bernardino, California
Gary Dordick's client, Juan Velasco, was involved in a multi-vehicle collision in June of 2016. Velasco suffered serious injuries resulting in quadriplegia when he was rear-ended by a construction vehicle. The force of the collision drove him into the car immediately ahead of him. The construction/trucking company is not named...
January 2017
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$10.1 Million
Verdict
Ruelas v. State of California – $10.1 Million Verdict – San Bernadino, California
In July of 2010, a jury in San Bernadino County decided that the civil rights of four male wards were violated during their incarceration at now-closed Herman G. Stark Youth Correctional Facility in Chino. Plaintiffs, Guillermo Ruelas, Oscar Miranda, Alejandro Espinoza and Martin Mendoza had claimed numerous incidents of cruel punishment...
July 2010
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$10 Million
Settlement
$10 Million Settlement: Tenant v. Landlord, Burn Injuries
Our client sustained serious burn injuries after a fire erupted in his apartment building, where multiple fire detection and suppression systems either failed or were not functioning properly. Following the incident, inspections uncovered numerous safety issues, including missing or defective smoke detectors, damaged fire hoses, inaccessible fire extinguishers, non-working alarm...
May 2026
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$10 Million
Settlement
Fernandez v. Victoria’s Secret – $10 Million Settlement – California
Attorney Gary A. Dordick, along with co-counsel, obtained a $10 million award for clients Cynthia Fernandez, Monica Reyna and all others similarly situated against Victoria's Secret Stores, LLC. Applicants for hourly sales associates, support associates and cashiers for Victoria's Secret retail stores in California formed the plaintiff class. The group...
June 2017
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$9.5 Million
Verdict/Settlement
Hadsell v. City of Baldwin Park – $9.5 Million Verdict/Settlement – Los Angeles, California
Former Baldwin Park Police Chief Lili Hadsell was awarded $9.5 Million in a Los Angeles verdict/settlement after she was wrongfully fired. The jury concluded Hadsell, who worked for the Baldwin Park Police Department for almost ten years before being appointed as the first female, Latina Chief of Police in the...
March 2019
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$8.5 Million
Settlement
$8.5 Million Settlement: Auto v. Pedestrian
During an off-road outing, our client was struck by a reckless driver and suffered life-altering injuries. The defense attempted to avoid responsibility by arguing “primary assumption of risk,” but our team at Dordick Law Corporation refused to back down. Through strategic advocacy and relentless commitment, we secured an $8.5 million...
September 2025
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$7.6 Million
Verdict
Verdict $7.6 Million Pedestrian vs Business Premises, Mechanical Failure, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Contested Liability
This workplace MTBI case was challenging as it wasn't easy to explain to the jury. The pedestrian employee, who had a history of multiple previous TBIs, was hit by a malfunctioning gate arm on a traffic control gate. Though the impact appeared minor, this last concussion pushed him over the...
November 2024
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$5.5 Million
Settlement
Zhu v. LACMTA – $5.5 Million Settlement – Los Angeles, California
Video player MTA Bus Investigation – KCBS 2 Gary A. Dordick obtained a $5.5 Million settlement for plaintiffs Meiqun Zhu-Wong, a 41-year-old factory worker, her husband David Wong, and their baby daughter Lili Wong, against the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA). At the time of the accident Mrs....
November 2000
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$5 Million
Settlement
$5 Million Settlement: Cancer in Remission Caused by Toxins in Household Products
In the mid-1980s, a young couple purchased their first home, a foreclosure property with an overgrown yard. Without the means to excavate and replant, one of the homeowners relied on a commonly used herbicide for years to clear and maintain the property, believing it to be safe. In 1999, the...
March 2025
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$4.5 Million
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$4.5 Million Settlement Auto vs Auto Mild TBI, Leg Injury, Disputed Damages and Liability
Dordick Law represented a client who sustained multiple injuries, including mild TBI, in a freeway crash involving a delivery vehicle. Although the defendant argued that another driver caused the accident, our team analyzed footage and witness accounts to establish the delivery company’s liability. We secured a $4.5 million settlement, providing...
November 2025
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$4.5 Million
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$4.5 Million Settlement – Wrongful Termination
Dordick Law Corporation secured a $4.5 million settlement for a long-term employee who faced wrongful termination following discriminatory and retaliatory treatment in the workplace. Despite a strong performance record, the individual was subjected to unfair practices that ultimately led to job loss. Through thorough investigation and advocacy, Dordick Law helped...
May 2025
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$4.2 Million
Settlement
$4.2 Million Settlement: Student vs School District
Dordick Law Corporation represented a client injured due to a school’s failure to provide appropriate accommodations for its special needs students. Contributing to the incident was the fact that sports equipment on campus had not been secured according to the manufacturer’s specifications. Although the defense initially offered $1.5 million, our...
September 2025
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$3.8 Million
Settlement
$3.8 Million Settlement: Premises Work Accident, Disputed Liability
While working at a manufacturing plant, our client suffered serious orthopedic injuries to his lower leg when a dangerously loaded trailer failed and burst open. Despite navigating multiple defendants, complex indemnity claims, and persistent defense motions, our team ultimately secured a $3.8 million settlement on his behalf. Providing our client...
December 2025
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$3 Million
Settlement
$3 Million Partial Settlement Medical Malpractice: Neurological Damage
The Dordick Law Corporation team secured a $3 million partial settlement in a medical malpractice case in Southern California involving a patient who suffered neurological damage that was not diagnosed or treated promptly. The delay in care resulted in permanent neurological injury. Contributing factors included delayed diagnostic testing, miscommunication among...
September 2025
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$3 Million
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$3 Million Settlement: Rideshare passenger suffered spinal injury in low speed rear-end collision caused by distracted bus driver
Dordick Law secured a $3 million settlement for a client who was seriously injured in a traffic collision. The case involved significant medical treatment and long-term impacts on the client's health and quality of life. Our team conducted a thorough investigation and pursued accountability on behalf of our client, ultimately...
April 2025
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$3 Million
Settlement
O’Bymachow v. Guerra $3 Million Settlement – San Diego, California
Client suffered chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS), as well as injuries to knee, arm, ribs, hand, and neck injuries after defendant opened the car door on him while he was biking past.The case was venued in San Diego. Practice area(s): Car / Auto Accident, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Personal Injury
October 2023
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$2.8 Million
Settlement
$2.8 Million Settlement: Auto v Auto Bodily Injuries, Disputed Liability
Dordick Law Corporation represented a client whose life was turned upside down when a negligent driver caused a devastating crash that left them with serious injuries. Despite the responsible party’s repeated denials of liability, the Dordick Law Corporation team refused to back down. Through fearless advocacy, persistence, and strategic litigation,...
October 2025
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$2.6 Million
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$2,600,000 Settlement: Auto v Auto, T-boned, Neck Pain and Back Pain
Dordick Law Corporation secured a $2.6 million settlement for clients injured in a high-impact vehicle collision. The case involved complex liability issues and ongoing disputes over the severity of the injuries and the necessity of long-term treatment. Through persistent advocacy and careful case development, our team was able to reach...
April 2025
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$2.25 Million
Settlement
$2.25 Million Settlement Moped Scooter vs Auto Collision
Dordick Law secured a $2.25 million settlement for our client involved in a moped scooter v. auto collision, where liability was heavily disputed. The insurance carrier fought us every step of the way, claiming our client was 100% at fault. We took them to trial, and the jury sided with...
May 2025
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$2.2 Million
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$2.2 Million Settlement: Auto v. Auto, Neck and Back Injuries
Our client suffered neck and back injuries after being hit by a driver who ran a red light and t-boned her vehicle. Those injuries ultimately required a single-level cervical spine fusion. The defense attempted to shift blame, arguing her symptoms were caused by a later, unrelated flare-up triggered by a...
May 2026
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$2 Million
Settlement
$2 Million Settlement: Bodily Injuries, Disputed Damages
Dordick Law Corporation took over a car accident case; before that, the defense disputed the damages and had offered $800,000 during mediation. Once we stepped in, our team went to work preparing the case for trial and served a 998 offer, which the defense ultimately accepted. Through strategic litigation and...
October 2025
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$2 Million
Partial Settlement
$2 Million Partial Settlement: Wrongful Death Pool Drowning Case
Dordick Law Corporation secured another partial settlement of $2 million policy limits in this case, in addition to the previous $31 million partial settlement with the other defendants. Our client drowned at 12 years old when her hair got caught in a defective drain cover. The defendant is a pool...
June 2026
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$1.97 Million
Settlement
$1.97 Million Settlement– Mild Traumatic Brain Injury caused by Car Crash
Case Summary: Our client was rear-ended at high speed while stopped in a funeral procession, causing their vehicle to flip over. They sustained head and orthopedic injuries requiring surgery and were diagnosed with traumatic brain injury and post-concussive syndrome, resulting in ongoing symptoms affecting daily life. Settlement: After negotiations and...
February 2025
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$1.95 Million
Settlement
$1.95 Million Settlement Pedestrian vs City and Construction Company, MTBI, Disputed Damages and Liability
Dordick Law represented a client from Southern California who suffered a mild traumatic brain injury (mild TBI) after stepping off an unmarked six-inch drop from a curb while trying to cross the street, despite complex issues surrounding liability and damages, including debates over design immunity related to the curb and...
October 2025
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$1.53 Million
Settlement
$1.53 Million Settlement Pedestrian vs Auto Limited Insurance Coverage Leg Injury, Disputed Damages and Liability
The plaintiff suffered a broken leg after jumping from the back of a truck into the roadway, where he was struck by a minimally insured driver. At the time, he and his crew were unloading concert equipment into a warehouse. When they discovered the warehouse driveway was inaccessible, the crew...
November 2025
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$1.5 Million
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Settlement $1.5 Million: Pedestrian v Auto Disputed Liability
Dordick Law Corporation represented a client whose husband was tragically killed while attempting to cross a five-lane roadway mid-block in Southern California. Despite significant challenges and heavily contested liability, our team applied strategic advocacy and secured a $1.5 million settlement for our client. This outcome is especially meaningful because it...
October 2025
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$1.5 Million
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$1.5 Million Settlement: Passenger v. Transportation Entity, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Bodily Injuries
Our client was riding as a passenger on a bus when she was suddenly thrown to the floor after the bus operator made an abrupt stop to avoid rear-ending another vehicle. The bus surveillance footage established that the operator was traveling too fast for the surrounding traffic conditions and failed...
March 2026
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$1.5 Million
Settlement
$1.5 Million Settlement: Motorcycle Towing Accident, Disputed Liability
We represented a police officer whose motorcycle suffered a flat tire. The tow truck company dispatched to assist him negligently dropped the motorcycle on top of him, causing serious shoulder and wrist injuries that ultimately prevented him from returning to work. Because liability was disputed, we had to establish that...
December 2025
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$1,500,000
Settlement
$1,500,000 Settlement: Passenger v Rideshare company, Physical Injuries
What should have been a routine ride turned into a life-changing event. Our client, a backseat passenger wearing a seatbelt using the services of a rideshare company, had no reason to expect the danger ahead. As the vehicle traveled on a major Los Angeles freeway, the traffic ahead slowed, brake...
March 2025
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$1.325 Million
Settlement
$1.325 Million Settlement: Pedestrian v. School Bus. MTBI, Bodily Injuries, Contested Damages, Pre-Existing Condition
We were brought into the case late, and only after the defense made an unreasonably low offer at mediation. Our client rightfully rejected that offer and retained us to take the case to trial. We immediately engaged top-tier experts and aggressively pursued discovery, making clear our commitment to both the...
January 2025
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$1.25 Million
Settlement
$1.25 Million Partial Settlement: Motorcycle v. Auto, Intersection Infrastructure Malfunction
Our client was riding his motorcycle through an intersection, proceeding on a green light, when he was fatally struck by the defendant, who was making a left turn directly in his path. In the aftermath of the collision, significant questions remained regarding how the crash occurred and whether roadway conditions...
February 2026
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$1.25 Million
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$1.25 Million Settlement: Auto v Auto, TBI
Our client was a passenger in a truck that drove into a cloud of dust, collided with another vehicle, and then struck a telephone pole. He sustained a traumatic brain injury and was unable to work for several months. Dordick Law Corporation proved that the severity and long-term impact of...
September 2025
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$1.25 Million
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$1.25 Million Settlement: Auto v Auto
In an auto v. auto case in Southern California, the defendant failed to yield the right-of-way to the Plaintiff, causing a collision and rollover that left our client with serious injuries. Dordick Law Corporation secured a $1.25 million settlement through determined advocacy to ensure our client received the compensation she...
September 2025
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$1 Million
Settlement
$1 Million Settlement: Auto v. Auto, TBI, Disputed Damages
Our client suffered a traumatic brain injury after her car was struck head-on by the defendant’s truck. Despite significant challenges, including a long gap in treatment and several preexisting medical conditions, the Dordick Law Corporation team remained steadfast in pursuing justice on her behalf. Through strategic advocacy and relentless determination,...
October 2025
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$1 Million
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$1 Million Settlement: Pedestrian v. Auto, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Dordick Law Corporation secured the full $1,000,000 policy limits for our client in a contested pedestrian-versus-auto case, despite liability being disputed, involving a minor traumatic brain injury and non-surgical orthopedic injuries. Case Details Result: $1,000,000 Settlement (Full Policy Limits) Location: Los Angeles, CA Matter: Pedestrian v. Auto Injuries: Mild Traumatic...
April 2026
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$1 Million
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$1 Million Partial Settlement: Medical Malpractice
Our client was injured while undergoing medical therapy. Despite the defense denying everything. The Dordick Law Corporation team continued to push hard and achieved a significant partial settlement of $1 million, securing considerable compensation for our deserving client. Although the case will proceed against the remaining defendant. This settlement serves...
September 2025
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$1 Million
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$1 Million Settlement: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Merced County
Traumatic brain injuries are often called “invisible injuries.” Unlike broken bones or visible wounds, the symptoms can be subtle, complex, and frequently misunderstood. Unfortunately, that often leads to delays in diagnosis and significant challenges when pursuing legal accountability. In this case, our client suffered a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI)...
March 2026
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$1 Million
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$1 Million Settlement Secured in Pedestrian Injury Case
Dordick Law Corporation secured a $1 million settlement for a California pedestrian who was lawfully crossing an intersection when she was struck by a vehicle. Although the driver admitted fault, the defense questioned the severity of her injuries and the necessity of treatment. The client experienced delayed symptoms and treatment...
May 2025
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$1 Million
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$1 Million Settlement: Slip and Fall
July 2025 Our client suffered significant injuries after slipping on a hazard that store staff failed to address. The fall led to long-term physical and cognitive issues, forcing the client to give up their business. The defense disputed both liability and damages, pointing to pre-existing conditions and external economic factors....
July 2025
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$1 Million
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$1 Million Settlement: Rideshare, Disputed Liability and Coverage, Policy Limit
This rideshare fatality case began with significant uncertainty surrounding liability and insurance coverage. Key questions remained about responsibility and policy limits. Through persistent investigation and strategic discovery, our legal team worked to uncover the critical facts needed to move the case forward. By carefully analyzing the evidence and navigating complex...
January 2026
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$1 Million
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$1 Million settlement: Auto v Auto (Rideshare), Rear-ended, Spinal Injury
Dordick Law Corporation secured a $1 million settlement for a client who suffered serious spinal injuries after being rear-ended in a motor vehicle collision. The crash occurred when the other driver, momentarily distracted, failed to stop in time. The client underwent extensive treatment, including physical therapy, pain management, and spinal...
May 2025
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$776,000
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$776,000 Verdict: Beavers, Kelly v. County of Orange, Sidewalk Trip and Fall
Our team secured a significant jury verdict of $776,000 in Fullerton on behalf of a client who sustained injuries in a sidewalk trip-and-fall incident. The jury awarded three-quarters of a million dollars for a defect measuring just three-quarters of an inch, demonstrating that even seemingly minor hazards can have serious...
June 2026
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Settlement
Anton Yelchin v. Fiat – CONFIDENTIAL Settlement – Los Angeles, California
In August of 2016, Gary A. Dordick announced the filing in Los Angeles of a lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler motor company for a defective transmission which lead to the untimely death of tremendously gifted and talented actor Anton Yelchin. In March of 2018 a confidential settlement was announced. Practice area(s): Car / Auto...
March 2018
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Top Settlements and Verdicts 2025
Top Settlements and Verdicts 2025
In 2025, Dordick Law Corporation spent the year doing what it does best: representing people across Southern California through mediations, trials, and every stage of the legal process. It was a year defined not just by litigation but by meaningful verdicts and settlements that made a real difference in the...
January 2026
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