May 21, 2018, Partner Alisa R. Brodkowitz, Friedman Rubin with co-counsel negotiated a $40 Million Global Settlement at trial for a personal injury case arising out of the 2014 KOMO helicopter crash near the Seattle Space Needle. The KOMO news helicopter crashed on lift off from a helipad injuring our client Guillermo Sanchez. Our firm had the honor of representing him and his wife at trial. Five weeks into trial, a settlement was reached.
Confidential settlement against engine manufacturer, 2012.
This case involved flight attendants injured during turbulence. We filed suit against the Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Control and resolved the case for $575,000 in 2011.
Confidential settlement against US Airways, 2016.
Confidential settlement against glider Manufacturer Schleicher, 2013.
Confidential settlement against Delta Airlines, Inc., 2014.
Confidential settlement against Alaska Airlines and part manufacturer, 2009.
Confidential settlement against Shuttle America., 2012
Confidential settlement against Alaska Airlines, Inc., 2011.
Confidential settlements against Northwest Airlines, Inc., Delta Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and international airlines such as Turkish Airlines.
Confidential settlement against Air Canada, 2014.
Confidential settlements against Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta Airlines, Continental Airlines, and United Airlines.
Confidential settlement against Menzies Aviation, 2011.
Confidential settlement against Continental Airlines, Inc.
Confidential settlement against Emirates Airlines.
*Disclaimer: Many of the judgments entered were larger than the verdicts, due to the addition of statutory interest, attorney fees and/or costs. Many of the verdicts were either reduced on appeal, or settled for amounts less than the judgment. These cases and results are a sampling of results achieved. This does not constitute a promise, guarantee or warranty of any kind. Results differ from case to case.