Defense Trial Victory: Intentional and Negligence Tort Claims

(Last updated July 3, 2008)

After 20 minutes of deliberation, a jury delivered a defense verdict for Severson & Werson’s client on December 18, 2007 in the case of Dun An Andy Wu v. Bank of America, N.A (Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. BC362617).

The plaintiff sued Severson’s client, alleging various intentional and negligence torts after he fell in the Bank and suffered a broken hip. Plaintiff sought 7 million dollars, plus punitive damages for his alleged injuries.

The Severson trial team was co-chaired by Chairman and Managing Director of the Firm, Mark J. Kenney and Member Kristin L. Walker and supported by associates Eric J. Troutman and Daniel A. Shama.