Case Results

Medical Device And Drug Cases

Dalkon Shield cases — resolved approximately 100 claims
Silicone breast implant cases (1980s through present) — resolved approximately 100 claims
Copper 7 IUD cases (1980s)
In Re Yaz & Yasmine MDL — 2,100 settlements totaling more than $1.6 million
Vioxx MDL — Settlements totaling more than $2 million
Metal-on-metal hip cases (ongoing)

Trucking

Estate of S.K., U.S. District Court — $2.5 million, structured payout to youngest heir of $15.5 million
AA, negligent infliction of emotional distress — $200,000

Aviation

Estate of N.B. et al. v. FAA — present value settlement of $4.1 million

Motor Vehicle Accidents

80-year-old woman with fractured ribs and leg in northern Minnesota — $400,000
Pedestrian struck in crosswalk — $90,000
Ramsey County verdict determining full extent of liability coverage available
Motor vehicle accident resulting in full bodily injury and uninsured motorist limits paid
Motor vehicle accident in Hennepin County involving clavicle injury and TMJ — full policy limits paid
Motor scooter accident involving fractured arm — entire $250,000 policy limits paid
Motor vehicle accident Washington County involving cervical decompression fusion — recovery of $102,000
Motor vehicle accident in Illinois involving radius fracture — policy limits paid
Motor vehicle accident in Hennepin County — favorable verdict, policy limits paid

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