Construction worker fell while demolishing a warehouse and suffered paraplegia. Settlement for $3,200,000 versus property owner and contractor.
Painter fractured his heel and elbow when scissorslift toppled after hitting hole in floor of big box store under construction. Settlement for $1,000,000 versus general contractor and scissorslift manufacturer.
Surgeon lost vision and had to give up his profession. His long-term disability insurer denied his claim. $1,500,000 recovery after successful trial and appeal to Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Student suffered a brain injury in car accident with Seattle police car. Settlement for $3,000,000.
Worker injured knee while using a defectively designed ships ladder on building. Settlement versus architect and builder for $445,000.
Worker in gypsum plant suffered the amputation of his fingers by defectively designed conveyor belt and rotary air lock. Settlement against designer and manufacturer for $370,000.
Child killed in apartment fire who failed to install smoke detectors according to Section 8 regulations. Settlement for mother and sister against property owner (confidential sum).
Logger suffered head injury while yarding logs. Settlement of $275,000 versus logging company.
Emergency room physician rendered disabled due to heart condition. His long-term disability insurer denied his claim. Settlement for $400,000.
Physician with heart problem forced to retire. His long-term disability carrier denied his claim. Settlement for $505,000.
James A Grutz 
