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$39,000,000 Archer/Perez v. Yamaha Motor Corp., Inc.
Palm Beach County, FL. Plaintiff Archer was the operator and Perez was a passenger. The two cases were consolidated. The plaintiff alleged the Waverunner was defective because it lacked off-throttle steering. This record setting verdict led to industry wide design changes.

$39,000,000 Archer/Perez v. Yamaha Motor Corp., Inc.
Palm Beach County, FL. Plaintiff Archer was the operator and Perez was a passenger. The two cases were consolidated. The plaintiff alleged the Waverunner was defective because it lacked off-throttle steering. Following a 5 week trial, the jury made the largest award in the United States for a defect claim against a personal watercraft manufacturer. Yamaha has since altered their design by adding a component YEMS wherein R.P.M.’s are automatically increased in this situation allowing for steering control. This record setting verdict led to industry wide design changes.
$7,000,000 Confidential v. Days Inn
We successfully litigated a case against Days Inn where a minor was left unattended and snuck into the pool area with a friend and ultimately drowned. The defense blamed the parents entirely for improper supervision.

$7,000,000 Confidential v. Days Inn
We successfully litigated a case against Days Inn where a minor was left unattended and snuck into the pool area with a friend and ultimately drowned. The defense blamed the parents entirely for improper supervision. Mr. Baker was able to prove that the latch to the pool fence was defective, allowing the minors access. We also proved the vital life saving equipment was not present at the pool at the time of accident. The case was settled on the eve of trial for 7 Million Dollars.
$7,000,000 Lewis v. N.C.L. Cruise lines
Dade County, Fl. The plaintiff was working in the engine room of a Norwegian cruise liner when a boiler exploded, killing him. He was survived by a wife and children.

$7,000,000 Lewis v. N.C.L. Cruise lines
Dade County, Fl. The plaintiff was working in the engine room of a Norwegian cruise liner when a boiler exploded, killing him. He was survived by a wife and children.
$6,000,000 Confidential v. Wet & Wild Water Park
We successfully litigated a case against Wet & Wild Water Park in Orlando, Florida. The plaintiff was on a suspended ride when a cable snapped and struck him in the ankle. The injury required multiple surgeries and ultimately the plaintiff had to have his ankle fused.

$6,000,000 Confidential v. Wet & Wild Water Park
We successfully litigated a case against Wet & Wild Water Park in Orlando, Florida. The plaintiff was on a suspended ride when a cable snapped and struck him in the ankle. The injury required multiple surgeries and ultimately the plaintiff had to have his ankle fused. Following several years of litigation the case settled at mediation for 6 Million Dollars.
$6,000,000 Strasnik v. Broken Sound
Palm Beach County, Fl. Plaintiff was in a hot tub when he passed out and then drowned. The temperature of the hot tub at the time was 105, hotter than the 104 recommended maximum.

$6,000,000 Strasnik v. Broken Sound
Palm Beach County, Fl. Plaintiff was in a hot tub when he passed out and then drowned. The temperature of the hot tub at the time was 105, hotter than the 104 recommended maximum.
$6,000,000 Frechette v. Bombardier
Orange County, FL. Plaintiff was on a dock and was struck by a Sea-Doo that was unable to make a turn as a result of lack of off throttle steering.

$6,000,000 Frechette v. Bombardier
Orange County, FL. Plaintiff was on a dock and was struck by a Sea-Doo that was unable to make a turn as a result of lack of off throttle steering. The plaintiff died in the accident.
$3,000,000 Confidential v. Days Inn
Broward County, FL. Two minors were guests at the motel and while playing in the pool, one of the minors drowned. The pool had no lifeguard on duty.

$3,000,000 Confidential v. Days Inn
Broward County, FL. Two minors were guests at the motel and while playing in the pool, one of the minors drowned. The pool had no lifeguard on duty. The plaintiff alleged negligence based upon lack of a secured fence to prevent minors entering as well as lack of appropriate life saving equipment.
Confidential Settlement Doe v. Broward County
Broward County, Fl. Plaintiff was swimming laps in an olympic swimming pool run by the county. While swimming plaintiff suffered a seizure and began drowning. On duty lifeguards were inattentive and slow to react.

Confidential Settlement Doe v. Broward County
Broward County, Fl. Plaintiff was swimming laps in an olympic swimming pool run by the county. While swimming plaintiff suffered a seizure and began drowning. On duty lifeguards were inattentive and slow to react.
Confidential Settlement Jones v. Wet & Wild Water Park
Orange County, Fl. Confidential settlement. Plaintiff was on a water ride when a cable snapped and struck him in the ankle. His ankle had to be fused and he was rendered disabled from his occupation as a hair dresser.

Confidential Settlement Jones v. Wet & Wild Water Park
Orange County, Fl. Confidential settlement. Plaintiff was on a water ride when a cable snapped and struck him in the ankle. His ankle had to be fused and he was rendered disabled from his occupation as a hair dresser.

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