Pima County Settlements: Real Case Outcomes & Data

One driver's vehicle rolled over after a tire tread separated. The plaintiff alleged the rental company failed to replace worn tires or warn about prior tire issues. The jury found in favor of the plaintiff.

A teenager was hit by a car while crossing a street near his high school. He sustained a serious brain injury that caused lasting problems with his balance, speech, memory, and thinking. The injured teen required extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation. His parents sued the driver and the county, alleging the driver was not paying attention and the county maintained a dangerous crosswalk. The jury found the driver mostly at fault, with some fault assigned to the county and the teen.

Two drivers attempted to change seats while their car was traveling at 65 mph. This action caused the vehicle to roll over, resulting in the death of a passenger.

One person alleged that a bicycle shop failed to adequately repair their bike. They claimed that due to the faulty repairs, the bike malfunctioned while they were riding it, causing them to sustain personal injuries. A jury found in favor of the injured person.

One driver was involved in a collision with another vehicle. Following the collision, the injured person was diagnosed with bursitis that required surgery. Later, the injured person developed a condition requiring cervical fusion surgery. The injured person claimed the cervical surgeries were related to the accident, while the other party admitted liability for the initial treatment but disputed the necessity of the later surgeries.

One driver was rear-ended by another vehicle in Tucson, Arizona. The injured driver suffered multiple injuries. The at-fault driver's insurance settled for policy limits. The injured driver's own underinsured motorist coverage claim was denied, leading to a lawsuit. A jury found in favor of the injured driver, awarding damages.

One person loaned another person money to build an aircraft hangar. The hangar later caught fire and destroyed the aircraft. The lender sued the borrower for the loan money and the value of the aircraft. The parties settled the contract dispute, with the borrower agreeing to pay a portion of the loan. The court later ruled on other claims, finding no bailment or negligence on the borrower's part. The borrower was awarded costs and expert witness fees.

One driver and another driver were involved in a car crash. The first driver claimed the second driver's actions caused injuries to a previous back surgery, carpal tunnel syndrome, and soft tissue damage. The second driver admitted fault but argued the injuries were pre-existing and only minor. The first driver sought $88,000 in damages.

One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The occupants of the struck vehicle sustained injuries. The case went to trial.

One driver was operating an oversize vehicle and collided with a motorcycle. The motorcycle operator sustained fatal injuries. The court granted a motion for summary judgment in favor of the defendants and awarded them costs.

A minor was a passenger in a vehicle when the car seat she was in allegedly failed to provide adequate restraint during a crash. She claimed the seat was negligently manufactured, designed, and sold. The case was filed against the seat manufacturer and the store that sold it.

A student was riding her bicycle at an intersection after school when she was struck by a vehicle. The student suffered injuries. The student's family sued the school, alleging negligence for failing to provide a crossing guard. The school argued it had no duty to provide a crossing guard for off-campus travel. The court ruled in favor of the school.