Learn About Our Prior Client Recoveries
Learn details about the awards and settlements we’ve recovered on behalf of our clients below:
Motorcycle Accident Fatality – $500k Settlement
The Firm represented the estate of a motorcyclist that was fatally injured after striking a hay wagon that was being towed down a public street. The defendant claimed that our client was operating his motorcycle recklessly, and that the tragic accident was his own fault. The defendant also argued that there was no insurance coverage for the situation. The firm hired the finest accident reconstruction expert to assist in the case, which ultimately settled for $500,000.00.
Wrongful Workplace Termination / Whistleblower Retaliation – $425k Settlement
Several former employees of a luxury resort retained the Firm to represent them in a case involving allegations of sexual harassment and legally protected “whistle blowing” activity. The defendant retained a large, prominent law firm to defend the case. The defendant also argued that our clients were dismissed from their employment due to their poor work performance. The Firm was able to track down key witnesses and documents, which were crucial in bringing the case to a settlement of $425,000.00.
Negligence Involving An Unsecured Firearm – $390K Settlement
The Firm represented the estate of an elderly gentlemen that was the victim of violent assault. The criminal was never brought to justice, but the Firm discovered that the handgun used in the assault had been stolen. With the assistance of the authorities, the Firm learned that the rightful owner of the handgun had been negligent in not securing the handgun. The owner’s negligence caused the handgun to fall into the hands of a criminal, and the criminal used the weapon to perpetrate a crime. The defendant argued that she could not be held liable in this situation, but the Firm persevered and ultimately resolved the case for $390,000.00.
Apartment Complex Negligence – $300k Settlement
In a particularly difficult case, the Firm represented a couple that became ill after they were allegedly exposed to mold while living in an apartment complex. The defendants fought hard on both liability and damages. Through the extraordinary efforts of our trial lawyers we were able to justice to our clients, obtaining a settlement of $300,000.00.
Parking Lot Slip-And-Fall – $150k Settlement
A patron of a very large retailer slipped and fell after encountering an oily patch in a parking lot. This particular retailer is renowned for fiercely defending against injury cases. The Firm conducted a very damaging deposition of a key employee of the retailer. On the eve of trial, the case settled for $150,000.00.
Motorcycle Accident Injury – $625k Settlement
Michael L. Testa, Sr. obtained a $625,000 settlement for a 21 year old motorcyclist who suffered a herniated disc that resulted in surgery. The settlement was reached the week before the trial was to commence in Atlantic County.
Landis Square Project Construction Redevelopment
Testa Heck Testa & White is very pleased to be assisting our client Eastern Pacific Development LLC as the City of Vineland’s designated redeveloper in the Landis Square project at East and Landis Avenues. The project includes the restoration and expansion of the historic Landis Theater as a major regional performing arts venue and community theater.The project also includes new mixed retail and (senior) residential housing. It will rehabilitate a major gateway to the City’s downtown district.
Testa Heck Testa & White is involved in all phases of the project, including land use approvals, financing, and construction activities for our client.
Tobacco Negligence – $7.5 Billion Settlement
Former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman was looking for experienced trial attorneys to represent the State in its historic lawsuit against the tobacco industry. Michael Testa and the firm were retained as co-counselors in the case, along with six other firms. A suit was filed against the tobacco industry seeking to recover billions of dollars that the State and its taxpayers paid through the Medicaid program for health care costs attributable to smoking related illnesses. Prior to going to trial, a 7.5 billion dollar settlement was reached for the State of New Jersey.
Car Accident Injuries Involving A Child – $1.8 Million Settlement
In Vineland, an eight year old child was struck by a car while crossing the street to board her school bus. The child sustained severe injuries as the result of the accident. Michael Testa obtained a settlement with a total value of $1,855,832 plus attorney fees.
Third-Party Workplace Fatality – $1 Million Jury Award
An electro-mechanic at Foster Forbes Glass Company was severely injured in an accident at work. As a result of this accident, he lost his life. At trial, an award for the family in the amount of $1,052,000 was obtained.
Scaffolding Workplace Injury – $1.6 Million Award
In Atlantic City, a construction worker was injured when the second floor slab of a garage structure at a casino and the scaffold on which he was standing collapsed. He fell 18 feet to the first floor under concrete debris sustaining serious injuries. Michael Testa obtained an award for the injured worker totaling $1,665,000.
Jet Ski Accident Injury – $1.2 Million Settlement
A 17 year old female was injured on a jet ski collision that resulted in a below the knee amputation. The matter was vigorously defended with the defendants claiming the plaintiff was responsible for the collision. The case settled for $1.2 million.
Construction Accident Injury & Fatality – $101 Million Settlement
Michael L. Testa represented a construction worker who was killed and another who was injured when the Tropicana Garage collapsed during construction. That case settled collectively for all of the plaintiffs for a total of $101 million dollars, the largest injury construction settlement in the United States.
Auto Accident Fatality – $800k Settlement
In Atlantic County a 54 year old woman was injured in an automobile accident. After an extended period, as a result of the accident, she lost her life. Michael Testa obtained a settlement in the amount of $800,000.00.
Auto Accident Fatality – $1 Million Settlement
An employee of a major courier company was seriously injured by a default on his delivery truck causing him to sustain catastrophic injuries which resulted in a million-dollar settlement.
Auto Accident – $690,000k Settlement
A woman who was a front-seat passenger in a vehicle that was hit head on and sustained fatal injuries, resulting in a $690,000 settlement for her Estate.
Dog-bite Case – $625,000k Settlement
A young girl was a patron at a business when she was viciously attacked by the business owner’s dog. She suffered with permanent and emotional scarring and we were able to hold the business owner liable and recover $625,000 for her pain and suffering.
Auto Accident – $510,000k Settlement
Our client was traveling with his family when a driver was so negligent that he crossed into our client’s lane of travel, at a high rate of speed causing the vehicle to flip over. We were able to recovered $510,000 for his and his wife’s injuries.
Slip-and-Fall – $500,000k Settlement
A patron at a supermarket slipped and fell on fruit that was left on the floor causing her to fall and seriously injure her left leg. The supermarket paid $500,000 to our client for her pain and suffering.
Auto Accident – $290,000k Settlement
An employee for a major distribution company was injured on the job in a crash with another driver causing her serious injuries. We were able to recover a Settlement for her in the amount of $290,000.
Auto Accident – $250,000k Settlement
A woman was traveling home when she was hit by a drunk driver causing her serious injuries and, ultimately, surgery. We recovered a $250,000 settlement for her pain and permanency.