Verdicts & Settlements

The Law Offices of Masry & Vititoe have been helping those that have been injured for more than twenty-five years.

The firm has been involved in settlements or verdicts that have resulted in more than One Billion Dollars ($1,000,000,000).

PG&E – Hinkley: Case settled for $333 million in 1996. This case was the basis of the Academy Award nominated movie, Erin Brockovich. Julia Roberts took home her first Oscar for her portrayal of Erin Brockovich, who is Masry & Vititoe’s Director of Environmental Research;

PG&E – Kettleman City: This case settled in 2006 for $295 million; Kidney Dialysis Filters – Baxter: A worldwide recall occurred. Masry & Vititoe assisted victims from Croatia and Spain. Confidential settlements occurred;

Betz Laboratories – Various Locations: Settlement of $75 million was reached; Unocal – Avila Beach: Settled for approximately $18 million in damages as well as an estimated $100-$200 million for the cleanup of the soil;

Aerojet - Sacramento: In 2006, a jury ruled against the rocket manufacturer Aerojet and gave plaintiffs a multi-million dollar award. Thereafter, a successful and confidential settlement was reached;

Dole / Del Monte - Hawaii: During trial in 2004 a successful and confidential settlement was reached;

Unocal – Crockett: The refinery settled the lawsuit by paying $80 million;

Remco – Willits: In 2006, a successful and confidential settlement was reached;

Prop 65 - Various Oil Companies: Oil companies agreed to repair leaks from both their above ground and underground storage tanks and improve their leak-detection systems. The settlements involved gas stations and refineries in virtually every county in California and benefited the health and well being of the people of the State of California;

MTBE – Various Oil Companies: As a result of this lawsuit, the oil companies have eased using MTBE in gasoline sold in California and have concentrated on finding safer alternatives.