{"id":215782,"date":"2024-12-05T13:45:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T13:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icrowdnewswire.com\/?p=3083300"},"modified":"2024-12-05T13:45:00","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T13:45:00","slug":"everett-dorey-llp-firefighters-vindicated-by-southern-california-jury-in-wrongful-death-trial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipsnews.net\/business\/2024\/12\/05\/everett-dorey-llp-firefighters-vindicated-by-southern-california-jury-in-wrongful-death-trial\/","title":{"rendered":"Everett Dorey LLP- Firefighters Vindicated by Southern California Jury in \u201cWrongful Death\u201d Trial!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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December 5, 2024 – Santa Ana, California –<\/strong> In a highly publicized and emotionally charged wrongful death case filed against the City of Orange and its Firefighters, after an 8-week jury trial that included 34 witnesses, Everett Dorey trial attorneys Seymour Everett and Kevin Hernandez obtained a resounding defense verdict in favor of the Orange County Firefighters.<\/p>\n

Three Firefighters falsely accused of fabricating a story to cover up a fatal motorcycle accident were vindicated by the jury. The case involved a 25-year-old motorcyclist who crashed into the side of a Fire Engine, tragically causing the motorcyclist\u2019s death and the near death of a Firefighter. In stark contrast to the Firefighter\u2019s testimony that they were safely making a left turn, Plaintiff\u2019s counsel accused the Firefighters of lying and \u201ckilling the motorcyclist\u201d by alleging the Fire Engine was not moving forward. Plaintiff\u2019s counsel argued that the Fire Engine was backing up into the intersection without a \u201cspotter,\u201d violating the Fire Department\u2019s policies and procedures.<\/p>\n

Trial attorney Seymour Everett argued plaintiffs\u2019 attorneys\u2019 claims were unfounded and motivated by money, as there was no credible evidence to support plaintiffs\u2019 theory of liability. Following the verdict, Everett stated, \u201cThe jury got it right. Despite the lack of Video and EVR data, crash debris and testimony from eyewitnesses clearly supported the Firefighters\u2019 testimony they were safely making a left turn.\u00a0 The true cause of the accident was the motorcycle\u2019s high speed.\u201d Everett added, \u201cexperts recreated the accident and estimated the motorcycle was traveling between 75 and 85 miles per hour in a 35-mph zone.\u201d<\/p>\n

Everett Dorey Partner Kevin Hernandez successfully defeated plaintiffs\u2019 dangerous condition of public property claim with testimony from key city witnesses. Mr. Hernandez commented, \u201cCity employees clearly established the intersection presented no danger to vehicles traveling at safe and reasonable speeds.\u00a0 The sight distance confirmed by the California Highway Patrol provided adequate time for the motorcycle to yield to oncoming traffic.\u201d<\/p>\n

The City retained critical experts to counter plaintiffs\u2019 claims. Everett Dorey co-founder Samantha Dorey explained the importance of retaining and collaborating with the right experts, \u201cAccident reconstruction, trucking and biomechanic experts were able to artfully explain to the jurors that the accident was inevitable based on the speed of the motorcycle.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Firefighters and the City of Orange are grateful for the defense verdict and feel exonerated by the jury. Post trial, one of the jurors complimented the Everett Dorey trial team by saying, \u201cI closely followed the proceedings and was genuinely impressed by your professionalism, dedication, and the clarity of your arguments. It was evident that you were both committed to justice and represented your client with integrity and purpose.\u201d<\/p>\n

Everett Dorey\u2019s Co-Founding Partner, Seymour \u201cSy\u201d Everett, III is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (\u201cABOTA\u201d), is Chambers\u2019 Ranked and included in the 2025 edition of the Best Lawyers in America for his expertise in complex litigation across various sectors, including defense of corporations and public agencies. Co-Founding Partner Samantha Dorey, recognized by the Daily Journal as a Top 40 Under 40 attorney, specializes in complex civil litigation in state and federal courts with a focus on catastrophic injury, employment law, and environmental issues, while fostering an empowering environment for female attorneys and earning numerous awards for her contributions to the legal field.<\/p>\n

Everett Dorey is a full-service civil litigation firm with offices throughout the western United States. For additional information regarding the case or Everett Dorey\u2019s trial team, please contact Seymour Everett at severett@everettdorey.com<\/a> and (949) 771 9244 and Samantha Dorey at sdorey@everettdorey.com<\/a> and (949) 771-9250. Please visit EverettDorey.com for additional information about the firm and its range of practice areas.<\/p>\n

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See Campaign: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.everettdorey.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact Information:<\/h3>\n

Name: Kimberly Ngo
Email: kngo@everettdorey.com<\/a>
Job Title: Support and Solutions Coordinator<\/p>\n

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