Settlements & Verdicts
If you’ve been injured or suffered a loss, you want results. You want Plevin & Gallucci. Proudly serving Ohio residents since 1971.
$300M+
Settlement
Opioid Epidemic
Cuyahoga County v. Purdue Pharma L.P. & County Summit, Ohio, et al. v Purdue Pharma L.P., et al – Our firm’s attorney Frank Gallucci played a role in the landmark Bellwether Case in Cuyahoga County. In response to rising drug overdose deaths, and increasing amounts of money spent in Cuyahoga County alone for opioid, heroin, and fentanyl-related drug treatment, child services, and criminal justice issues, a case was filed against drug manufacturers. A settlement was agreed upon on October 21st, 2019. Read more here.
$12.5M
Settlement
Wrongful Death
Slip and Fall
Slip and fall as a result of a negligently designed and maintained walkway.
$8.9M
Result
Workers’ Compensation
Fatal Work Incident
For the family of a man who lost his life while driving for work. Benefits for his family were obtained through the workers’ compensation system, and we ultimately obtained the judgment against the wrongdoer.
$6.5M
Result
Personal Injury
Fatal Work Accident
For the family of a man who lost his life while performing a repair as required by his job. After the case was turned down by another firm, we secured workers’ compensation benefits for the family as well as additional recovery from parties alleged to be at fault for his death.
$3.8M
Result +Lifetime Medical Benefits
Personal Injury
Loss of Arm
For a man who lost his arm while working. In addition to compensation, we were able to secure lifetime benefits to care for his medical needs.
$100K
Result
Personal Injury
Low Speed Motor Vehicle Accident
Client was rear seated passenger in car that was rear-ended at approximately 15 mph, causing substantial aggravation of pre-existing low back injuries that required multiple surgeries. Despite initial refusal to pay for the client’s injuries, after extensive litigation, the insurance company eventually tendered policy limits.
$40K+
Binding Arbitration Award
Personal Injury
35 MPH Motor Vehicle Accident
During litigation, parties agreed to arbitrate the case before former common pleas judge. The case involved a client who was involved in a motor vehicle accident and that necessitated a C3-4 neck fusion surgery. Defendants retained a medical expert who claimed that Plaintiff did not suffer an injury as a result of the accident. Prior to the judgment, the insurance company’s highest offer was $10,000.
$3.2M
Result
Personal Injury
Industrial Punch-Press Accident
A woman lost both hands in a negligently maintained punch-press. The company and safety consultant were sued for failing to comply with safety regulations. As product liability attorneys in Ohio, we demonstrated the defendant’s negligence.
$1.5M
Result
Wrongful Death
Work Accident
Decedent was buried alive after entering a hopper to dislodge material.
$1.17M
Result
Personal Injury
Loss of Use of Dominant Arm
The negligent installation and design of electric equipment led to electrocution and paralysis of the Plaintiff’s dominant arm. Despite the company’s insistence that it was not responsible, Plevin & Gallucci successfully proved that but for the negligent installation and design of electrical equipment, the electrocution and paralysis of Plaintiff’s dominant arm would not have occurred.
$775K
Settlement
Personal Injury
Fatal Truck Accident
An automobile passenger was killed when the intoxicated driver struck an illegally parked truck. Both the bar and truck driver were alleged to be negligent.
$710K
Result
Personal Injury
Slip and Fall
A 78-year-old guest at a private club slipped and fell on exterior, painted stairs near the outdoor pool.
$600K
Settlement
Wrongful Death
Nursing Home Neglect
Alleged failure to monitor and treat tracheotomy. The plaintiff died 13 hours after admission to a nursing home.
$382K
Result
Personal Injury
Legal Malpractice
Our malpractice group consists of more than just medical malpractice attorneys. This case was tried to verdict for legal malpractice in personal injury representation.
$325K
Result
Personal Injury
Dram Shop Action (Liquor Establishment Liability)
An action was brought against a lounge that knowingly served an intoxicated patron, who then proceeded to get behind the wheel and cause injury to our client.
$155K
Result
Personal Injury
Two Motor Vehicle Accidents Resulting in Surgery and Ongoing Significant Shoulder Pain
Two separate motor vehicle accidents resulted in bilateral shoulder injuries with torn rotator cuff surgical repair. After the surgery, the client had significant pain and a diagnosis of moderate regional sympathetic dystrophy. Future care and treatment was expected, but was to be minimal through possible future injections for pain.
$105K
Result
Personal Injury
Rear-end Motor Vehicle Accident
The client’s vehicle was rear-ended by a taxicab, causing nerve and back injuries. In litigation, the insurance company was forced to recognize the value of the case.
$102K
Result
Personal Injury
Parking Lot Collision by Uninsured Driver
The client and his shopping cart were pinned to another vehicle after being struck by an uninsured driver. The client suffered bilateral lower leg injuries. Prior to litigation, the client’s own insurance company denied his Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Claim. After being bullied by his insurance company, the client sought Plevin & Gallucci to obtain a just result.
Six-Figure
Settlement
Personal Injury
Workplace Intentional Tort
An action was brought against an employer who recklessly constructed a scaffolding and ladder system, causing substantial injuries, including fractures to the client’s lower extremities.
Substantial Confidential
Settlement
Personal Injury
Airplane Crash
A mid-air plane collision resulted in the death of the client. Both insurance companies attempted to deny coverage, leaving the family with no recourse. As experienced litigation attorneys, we were able to successfully negotiate with the insurance companies to secure a confidential settlement on behalf of the estate.
$96K
Result
Personal Injury
Dog Bite
An individual was held liable when his dog, unprovoked, bit a young lady in the face. Plevin & Gallucci’s attorneys were able to show as a result of the bite, the Plaintiff would have permanent facial scarring.
$93K
Result
Personal Injury
Low-speed Motor Vehicle Accident
A women was involved in a low-speed motor vehicle accident causing soft tissue injuries and potential herniated discs. Due to the minor impact, the insurance company would only offer $7,500. After litigating the matter for just over a year, the insurance company finally acknowledged the true value of the case.
$60K
Result
Personal Injury
Golf Cart Accident
While riding in a golf cart at a friend’s house, a 12-year-old girl was injured when the driver negligently caused the golf cart to roll over, resulting in a fracture to her femur.
Substantial
Six-Figure
Settlement
Medical Malpractice
Nerve Injury During Hand Surgery
The client was admitted for surgery to an upper extremity and the surgeon caused a significant nerve injury during the procedure. The experience of our medical malpractice attorneys allowed us to secure a settlement without filing a lawsuit.
Substantial
Six-Figure
Settlement
Medical Malpractice
Severe Ureter Injury During Biopsy
An elderly client suffered a severe ureter injury while undergoing a gallbladder biopsy. The case proceeded through discovery until the health system properly perceived its risk and settled.
Substantial
Six-Figure
Settlement
Medical Malpractice
Failure to Diagnose Testicular Injury
The client suffered a delayed diagnosis of testicular torsion resulting in loss of the testicle and the lost potential for prosthetic revision. The failure to diagnose eliminated any chance the client had to avoid testicle removal. The health system realized its risk after discovery took place and settled.
Substantial
Six-Figure
Settlement
Medical Malpractice
Nursing Home/Rehabilitation Center Failure to Prevent/Diagnose
The client suffered a decubitus ulcer resulting in death due to the nursing facility/rehabilitation center’s failure to properly prevent and diagnose client’s condition.
$55K
Result
Substantial Confidential
Settlement
Worker’s Compensation
VSSR – Violation of Specific Safety Requirement
Injured worker sustained serious head injuries in a fall when his employer failed to provide proper fall protection. Plevin & Gallucci pursued an award in addition to the workers’ compensation benefits the injured worker was receiving. After investigation, interviews and preparation of the case, the employer eventually agreed to settlement.
Fees & Expenses
Paid by Defendant
Result
Worker’s Compensation
Workers’ Compensation Appeal
Injured worker’s case was initially handled by another firm. During that time, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) and Industrial Commission of Ohio determined that the injured worker’s case should be denied for any psychological claim. Plevin & Gallucci filed a lawsuit on behalf of the injured worker. After proceeding to trial, it was determined that the injured worker was entitled to have his claim recognized for the psychological condition and proceeded to receive medical and compensation benefits for that condition.
$2M
Result
Paralysis After Fall at Work
After sustaining a spinal cord injury from a fall at work, our client lost the functional use of his legs. We were able to secure seven years’ worth of workers’ compensation benefits, which exceeded $1 million, and then settle the claim for an additional $1 million.
Substantial
Seven-Figure
Settlement
Chemical Exposure Leads to Cancer
After years of working around dangerous airborne chemicals, the client lost his life to cancer. Plevin & Gallucci’s workers’ compensation and product liability attorneys used Ohio law to show the cancer was employment-related, established widow benefits for his wife, and successfully resolved a claim against the manufacturers of the dangerous chemicals.
$850K+
+ Worker’s Comp Benefits
Arizona Motor Vehicle Accident
Our client was injured when another car struck his while he was driving the other direction. Our client sustained severe injuries that precluded a return to his former position of employment. Despite the fact that the case was based in Arizona, Plevin & Gallucci was able to work with local counsel to obtain the fair result.
$155K
+ Workers’ Comp Benefits
$85K
+ Worker’s Comp Benefits
Loss of Vision
Settlement of an intentional tort and safety violation after a brass chip struck our client in the eye. The claim was filed on the basis that the employer failed to provide the proper safety equipment. The award was secured and the workers’ compensation claim was established so that our client can continue to receive benefits in the future.
$80K
Result
