Past Cases and Clients

While your results may differ, our firm has represented victims of personal injury with results as high as $999,000 in a car accident, and $1.6 million (future value) in a pedestrian accident. We received more than $2 million in a single car roll over accident.

Other personal injury claims can include exposure to hazardous substances, toxic wastes, as well as mold and mildew claims. Goldberg & Gage has been involved in toxic tort cases since 1986. In 1992 Bradley Gage tried a case for five individuals with short term exposure to hazardous wastes. The claims included property damage. At the end of trial, we settled for $2.2 million.

When a house has certain construction defects, in addition to a claim for construction defect litigation, you may have problems with mold or mildew. These can cause serious health consequences. Our firm has represented homeowners in construction defect matters, including in a class action capacity.

Here are some of the veridicts that we have won for our previous clients:

McMurray v. City of Burbank, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 247304
Jury verdict December 4, 2003 was more than $1.5 million. This verdict is believed to be the largest employment verdict ever against the City of Burbank.

Frieders et. al., v. Glendale, Case No., BC263271.
On June 2, 2003 the verdict and attorneys fees were over $4.4 million. This is believed to be the largest verdict of any kind ever against the City of Glendale.

Wooley, et al. v. Jack in the Box, U.S. District Court Case No., EDCV01-189VAP (SGLx).
This six figure verdict and attorneys fees is confidential pursuant to settlement post trial. It was the first plaintiff’s verdict in approximately 18 cases against Jack in the Box according to defendant’s counsel and jury verdict sheets Gage reviewed.

Rolfe, et al. v. Los Angeles Community College District, BC 231 827.
The total recovery with fees exceeded $1.3 million. This is one of the largest employment verdicts ever against the LACCD.

Boctor v. Los Angeles County MTA, Case No. BC 126388.
The judgment in that matter was $5,675,132. This case was reported as the largest verdict in the Country at the time for this kind of case without punitive damages. The matter was remanded on appeal.

Carbrera v. City of Los Angeles.
This trial involved a Disability Discrimination claim in a Federal Court and resulted in a Jury Verdict.

Hulsey v. County of Los Angeles
This matter revolved around a whistle blower retaliation claim. The matter was subjected to a confidential settlement. The matter was discussed in the Los Angeles Times.

City of Los Angeles v. Weiner
Goldberg & Gage defended Weiner in a sex harassment claim. Goldberg & Gage was successful in obtaining a directed verdict exonerating him from any wrongdoing.

Jane Doe v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number BC073117.
Goldberg & Gage successfully defended a 20 year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department against allegations of sexual harassment.

Joel Bird v. Brass Ring Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number YC 017577
Interesting truck and sheriffs vehicle accident. Sheriffs rear ended a 78,000 pound Truck and win on liability. Goldberg & Gage were successful in representing Joel Bird and obtaining a verdict of 90% liability against the Trucking Concern.

Marjorie George v. Metrolink Ventura Superior Court Case Number CIV 213899.
Train ran into a Tractor/Trailer fouling the train tracks. Plaintiff, a passenger on the Metrolink train settled first with the Trucking concern and then tried the case against the Train defendants claiming they were negligent in running into the Tractor Trailer fouling the train tracks. The jury verdict was in favor of Goldberg & Gage’s client and assessed the train defendants at 80% liability.

City of Los Angeles v. Callan
Counsel for defendant in employment matter. Directed verdict for defendant on some theories and defense award on others. Goldberg and Gage then represented Callan and others in claim of retaliation resulting in a $699,000.00 settlement, plus lifetime pension estimated at $2,000,000.00) This case was on Nightline, and in several other media publications.

Martita Deming v. Lawrence Waxman, et al. Auto v. Auto case
A verdict was reached.