JAMES C. DEZAO VEREDICTS & SETTLEMENTS

The Law Offices of James C. DeZao Represents Plaintiff in Trial that Results in $14.01 Million Jury Verdict over Fatal Car Accident

When 7 year-old Chris Faust family set on an errand one night, they had no idea their lives were about to change. Chris and his mother, Bianca Faust, who are from New York City, were visiting Chris's sister. Bianca Mele, and her baby in Bellingham, Washington. They were on the way to pick up Mele's husband from work. At the same time, Hawkeye Kincaid was leaving the local Moose Lodge, a private members only organization after consuming several drinks. While driving in the opposite direction of the Fausts, he swerved into their lane and hit their car head on. Kincaid died shortly after the accident. Read more >>

The Law Offices of James C. DeZao Obtains a Damage Award of $25,000 in an Automobile Collision Case

In this accident case, the plaintiff Nelson Madera had been stopped at a red light when another vehicle, driven by Imani Rutledge, hit Madera from behind. The incident took place on Bloomfield Avenue and Valley Road in Montclair, NJ. Madera later sued Imani Rutledge and Beverly Rutledge, the vehicle owner, for negligence. The case went to trial concerning the matter of damage issues only. The plaintiff was treated with chiropractic treatment after complaining of neck and back pain. The defense argued that the plaintiff's spinal injuries were not related to accident; medical experts from both the plaintiff and defense were heard. After a six hour deliberation, the jury returned a $25,000 damage award. (Nelson Madera and Alexandra Madera v. Imani Rutledge and Beverly Rutledge, No. ESX-L-001619)

The Law Offices of James C. DeZao Successfully Represents Supreme Court Consumer Fraud Case

In this consumer fraud case the homeowners argue that the kitchen and interior work constituted home improvements, thus subjecting the contractor to suit pursuant to the CFA because of the 2004 amendments to that statute, regulating the work of home improvement contractors. The contractor contends that any work performed as a part of building a new home is excluded from the definition of home improvements that is utilized by the CFA and that the homeowners' claim is governed instead by the New Home Warranty and Builder's Registration Act. Read more >>

The Law Offices of James C. DeZao Successfully Represents a Medical Malpractice Case

The medical malpractice case involved a delay in failure to diagnose breast cancer. The Law Offices of James C. DeZao helped the patient file a negligence case against the primary care physician, the surgeon and the hospital. The patient had a prior history of breast cancer and some other health issues. The case was settled in favor of the client for $400,000.

The Law Offices of James C. DeZao Successfully Represents a Motor Vehicle Accident Case in New Jersey

Motor Vehicle Accident which occurred on November 21, 2006 in Clifton, New Jersey. Defendants Vehicle failed to stop in time to avoid colliding with Plaintiff’s vehicle as she was making a legal left hand turn. Plaintiff, Patrice Bhaggy had limited property damage, but injuries to her neck and back.  Read more >>