Marvin’s Results Speak Volumes
$1,236,730.29 Federal Jury Verdict — Unsafe Retail Display (Seattle)
A middle-aged father and former college basketball player was injured when a flat of bottled water collapsed from an endcap at Safeway—bringing down multiple flats stacked as high as ten. He suffered a medial meniscus tear, left ankle ligament injury, and right wrist sprain.
Despite surgery, his knee never fully recovered, forcing him to miss over a year of work at his physically demanding IKEA job and sidelining his active lifestyle.
Case highlights include the following:
- Safeway denied responsibility and offered $55,000 pre-litigation. Even after discovery forced Safeway to stipulate liability and drop comparative negligence, its top pre-trial offer was $200,000. In closing, defense counsel suggested $48,149.82.
- The trial’s theme was justice through accountability. The jury rejected attempts to brand the plaintiff dishonest via selective records and emails. Cross-examination exposed bias in the defense orthopedic expert’s testimony.
- After a six-day trial before Judge Brian Tsuchida, jurors awarded $1,236,730.29, including $1,050,000 in general damages—a clear message that Washington juries hold corporations fully accountable when consumers are endangered.
$1,750,000 Settlement — Medical Malpractice (Failure to Prescribe Medicine)
Causation was heavily contested due to a nearly one-year gap before the patient’s death. Pre-Marvin mediation stalled at $100,000. By reframing causation with targeted experts and trial-ready prep, Marvin secured a seven-figure recovery for the family.
$1,500,000 Settlement — Reckless Driver Injures Two Children
The case began at $100,000 despite serious physical and emotional harm. Crash reconstruction, life-impact documentation, and credible jury themes pushed the insurer to pay full value.
$900,000 Settlement — Mailbox-Unit Collapse
After a heavy mailbox structure fell and seriously injured a visitor, the insurer offered $100,000. Liability development and negligence proof drove a near-million-dollar recovery.
$800,000 Settlement — Freeway Car Crash
We secured an $800,000 settlement for two clients who were badly hurt in a freeway crash. The accident happened when another car spun out of control and hit them. Both clients suffered serious injuries, needed long hospital stays, and now live with lasting effects from the crash. We filed a lawsuit after the at-fault driver’s insurance company made a shockingly low offer. Their “first and final” offer only covered medical bills and completely ignored our clients’ pain, suffering, and long-term challenges. It showed no respect for the full harm our clients endured, so we fought back and held them accountable.
$750,000 Settlement — Slip on Ice at Dealership
A severely fractured ankle, ignored ice treatment, and prior incident evidence tightened liability. The insurer’s $135,000 offer disappeared as the trial approached, prompting a strong pre-trial resolution.
$750,000 Settlement — Trip and Fall on Hazardous Sidewalk
Our client tripped and fell on a raised sidewalk panel in front of a private residence in Tacoma after stepping off a Pierce Transit bus. She suffered a mild traumatic brain injury, neck injury, fractured finger, and knee injury. Liability was denied. We established actual notice on the part of the homeowners and constructive notice against the City. The case resolved for $750,000, with contributions from both the homeowner and the City shortly before trial.
$600,000 Settlement — Surgical Error Involving Incompatible Components
Our client experienced prolonged pain and limited mobility following a routine procedure where incompatible surgical components were used. Despite her ongoing complaints, the issue remained undiagnosed until a second provider identified and corrected the error. While our client ultimately made a strong recovery, the unnecessary suffering and delay in appropriate care warranted accountability. Marvin pursued the claim aggressively, and the case settled for $600,000 with no pre-litigation offers.
$500,000 Settlement — Premise Liability in Hardware Store
Our client suffered a partial thumb amputation while assisting a store’s employee with repositioning a heavy piece of equipment. We argued the worker didn’t follow basic safety rules, which caused the equipment to slip and crush our client’s main hand. The defense disputed liability and argued our client caused his own injury. Marvin took over the case and pushed for full accountability—ultimately securing a $500,000 settlement. At the time Marvin took over, the defense had been offering just $75,000.
$350,000 Settlement — Trip and Fall Over Unsecured Water Line
Our client was seriously hurt when she tripped over a temporary water line that had been left loose across a public walkway. She broke her hip and needed emergency surgery, followed by a long and painful recovery. The parties involved initially denied responsibility and tried to blame others, but Marvin built a strong case and secured a $350,000 settlement.
$300,000 Jury Verdict — Medical Malpractice Misdiagnosis
With a $60,000 pre-litigation top offer, Marvin tried the case and won 5x that amount—proof that willingness and readiness to try a case change outcomes.
