BWB&O is proud to announce that Reno Partner Karen Baytosh received a significant victory on behalf of the firm’s Developer Client in a high-exposure personal injury matter.
Plaintiff, a teenager, was struck by an intoxicated driver while walking her dog at night, sustaining catastrophic injuries requiring 24-hour critical care for the remainder of her life. Plaintiff’s Guardian brought suit against the drunk driver and her husband, the City, and BWB&O’s Developer Clients, alleging that the City and Developers failed to improve street lighting and install a sidewalk that would have prevented the accident.
BWB&O filed a Motion for Summary Judgment pursuant to CCP 437c, arguing that their Clients owed no duty to Plaintiff and that her damages were not proximately caused by the Developer Clients, particularly given that neither improvement was required by the City, and the accident occurred entirely outside the boundaries of the new single-family housing development.
Rather than oppose the motion, Plaintiff sought a full dismissal of all Developer Clients in exchange for a waiver of fees and costs. A tremendous result for BWB&O’s team and Clients.