Verdicts & Settlements

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Since 1984, Stampone O’Brien Dilsheimer Holloway has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of our clients. Here is a glance at our team’s winning record.

This list does not account for numerous major settlements which have been recovered on a confidential basis.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

$8 Million Settlement – Montgomery County
Our client, a minor, rear seat passenger received a settlement award as a result of neurological injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident wherein the Defendant was operating a commercial vehicle and intentionally/recklessly collided with the minor’s vehicle after a road rage incident. A portion of the settlement funds were utilized to purchase an annuity which could provide lifetime benefits over $35 million.
$3.5 Million Settlement – New Jersey – Burlington County
Our clients, a medical doctor and his wife, were involved in a motor vehicle accident on Route 73 in Cinnaminson, NJ. They were stopped at a red light when they were violently rear-ended by a tractor-trailer. As a result, the husband suffered injury to his shoulders requiring bilateral surgery. His wife suffered significant injuries to her neck and lower back. After extensive litigation, Stampone O’Brien Dilsheimer Holloway was able to secure a $3.5M settlement in advance of trial.
$3 Million Jury Award – Philadelphia County
Bicycle Accident – A Philadelphia jury awarded $3 million to our client, who was a bicyclist struck by an armored
vehicle as she attempted to cross the street. She suffered derangement to both knees, a femoral hernia, and thoracic outlet syndrome.
$1.95 Million Settlement – Lancaster County
Our client exited her vehicle on the PA turnpike after being involved in an accident with a flatbed truck when she was struck by a commercial tractor trailer. Plaintiff suffered both a fractured vertebra and hip, as well as extremely painful compound fractures of the tibia and fibula.
$1.85 Million Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client received a confidential settlement as a result of a wrongful death related to a motor vehicle accident.
$1.5 Million Settlement – New Jersey – Atlantic County
Our client involved in a motor vehicle accident on Route 42 in New Jersey. Plaintiff suffered severe brain injuries leaving him incapacitated and requiring care for the rest of his life.
$1.5 Million Settlement
Our client, a Good Samaritan, had stopped his vehicle on the Northeast extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike to render aide to the victim of a 2-car collision. While rendering aide, our client’s vehicle was struck by a tractor trailer causing our client’s vehicle to strike our client propelling him 30 feet in the air and suffering disabling injuries. Our firm was able to prove that the driver of the tractor trailer was operating the vehicle significantly in excess of the speed limit as a result of expert analysis of the truck’s event data recorder (black box).
$1.1 Million Settlement – New Jersey – Gloucester County
Our client received a policy limits award after the amputation of portions of both legs when he was struck by an automobile as he stood on the shoulder of the Atlantic City Expressway. Defendant, a doctor, fell asleep at the wheel.
$1,050,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client, a passenger in a motor vehicle, suffered a torn meniscus and rotator cuff injury requiring surgery as a result of a 2-car motor vehicle accident.
$880,000 Settlement – Montgomery County
Our client, a 29-year old mechanic, was involved in a fatal motorcycle accident with a motor vehicle which was exiting a tavern. Through the investigation of an accident reconstructionist, our firm was able to obtain policy limits settlements from both the driver of the motor vehicle, as well as an illegally parked truck, which obstructed the site of both our client and the motor vehicle exiting the tavern. Additionally, our firm was able to obtain a significant settlement from the tavern by proving their parking lot failed to properly designate and control traffic patterns.
$850,000 Settlement – Lehigh County
Our client, a delivery driver, was rear-ended while traveling on the PA Turnpike resulting in permanent injuries to his head and back. Attorney JB Dilsheimer negotiated an $850,000 settlement.
$825,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client was a passenger in a motor vehicle owned by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and was in the course and scope of his employment as a highway maintenance worker with PENNDOT when he was struck in the rear while on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The settlement included a significant portion of the recovery to compensate him for his loss of wages as a PENNDOT highway maintenance worker.
$825,000 Settlement
Our client was a passenger in a vehicle being operated by a co-employee in the course and scope of his employment when he was struck in the rear, suffering disabling injuries. Our firm was able to obtain an award at binding arbitration in the amount of $825,000.00, as well as a resolution of his underlying workers’ compensation claim in the amount of an additional $50,000.00.
$775,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client was struck and run over by a tow truck while legally crossing a Southwest Philadelphia street within the crosswalk. As a result, she suffered fractures to her left ankle, tibia, and fibula requiring surgical repair. After filing a lawsuit but prior to trial, our attorneys were able to negotiate a $775,000 settlement with Defendant’s insurance company who has a reputation for vigorously defending claims. Additionally, we were able to obtain Social Security Disability benefits for our client that included a past due benefits payment in excess of $17,000 and ongoing monthly payments of $1,279.
$750,000 Settlement – Montgomery County
Two car motor vehicle accident wherein our client struck her face on the windshield upon impact. Our client suffered injuries to her left cheek, chin and lip, requiring three plastic surgeries for scar repair.
$750,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client was killed as a result of a collision with a tractor trailer and received a settlement award in a disputed liability contest. The collision occurred after our client lost control of her vehicle and crossed the center line where she was struck by an oncoming truck. The driver of the truck failed to have the vehicle under control in an emergency situation.
$700,000 Settlement – Montgomery County
Our client suffered a debilitating knee injury as the result of a rear-end automobile accident. We were able to recover the defendant’s policy limit of $100,000.00 and an additional $600,000.00 of underinsured motorist benefits based on our client owning six motor vehicles each covered by a $100,000.00 underinsured motorist benefit limit with stacked benefits.
$700,000 Settlement
Our client was the driver of a delivery vehicle involved in a 2-car collision. He suffered injuries which significantly exceeded the limits of the other drivers’ insurance policies. The commercial vehicle which our client was operating maintained underinsured motorist limits of $1 million dollars. We were able to obtain a settlement of $675,000.00 from the underinsured motorist carrier.
$650,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client received a settlement award after suffering serious neurological and orthopedic injuries when the vehicle
he was operating was struck head-on by another motor vehicle which was traveling the wrong way on a one-way street.
$610,000 Settlement – Bucks County
While operating her motor vehicle through an intersection, our client was struck by a commercial vehicle which had first
been struck by another vehicle. Injuries included multiple fractures and vascular injuries.
$525,000 Settlement – Montgomery County
Motorcycle Accident – Our client, who was a novice motorcycle operator, recovered $525,000 as a result of a collision with a Montgomery County police cruiser who violated a stop sign. At the time of the accident, the cruiser was being operated by a trainee police officer. Our client recovered $500,000 which is the maximum allowable under Pennsylvania Law from political subdivision.
$500,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client was driving a tractor trailer for work when he was cut off by another driver with limited insurance and suffered serious, permanent injuries. Despite our client driving in the wrong lane of travel just before the accident, which resulted in liability being contested by the insurance carriers, our attorneys were able to negotiate a $500,000 settlement.
$425,000 Settlement – Mercer County
Our client, a truck driver, lawfully parked his truck and walked to the rear of the truck to obtain his tools. He was then caused to slip and fall on an icy condition within the parking lot owned by his employer’s customer. As a result, he required knee surgery.
$352,750 Settlement – Bucks County
Our client, a pedestrian, suffered serious orthopedic injuries and anosmia as a result of being struck by a motor vehicle while he was a pedestrian standing in front of his home.
$320,000 Settlement – Bucks County
Our client received an award after being involved in a high-impact intersectional collision controlled by a blinking light. He suffered injuries which included multiple fractures of the rib cage and various orthopedic injuries.
$315,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client was struck and killed by a drunk driver leaving a bar in Philadelphia, PA. Despite limited evidence, our attorneys were able to prove the bar served the driver while they were visibly intoxicated, in violation of liquor liability laws. Next, we obtained video footage of the accident and retained a specialist in forensics and neuropathology to demonstrate the conscious pain and suffering our client experienced prior to their unfortunate death.
$300,000 Settlement – New Jersey
Motor Vehicle/Liquor Liability – Policy limits were awarded to the estate of our client who suffered a decapitation injury in
a motor vehicle accident which involved a tractor trailer and an intoxicated driver who had consumed alcohol at a restaurant.
$300,000 Settlement – Chester County
Our client was run over while operating her motorized wheelchair in a McDonald’s parking lot. The offending motorist tendered their full insurance policy limits ($300,000) without the need for a lawsuit.
$284,000 Settlement – Salem County, NJ
Our client, a passenger in a vehicle riding on the rural roads of Salem County, NJ was struck by an uninsured, unregistered vehicle operated by a driver with a suspended license. Due to the collision, our client suffered life-threating injuries requiring multiple surgeries. After extensive litigation which included an interpleader action, attorney Tyler Stampone negotiated a $284,000 policy limits settlement.
$265,000 Settlement – Bucks County
Our client was involved in a rear-end motor vehicle accident while waiting to make a left hand turn into his home. Our client, a physically fit personal trainer, required two back surgeries in order to treat herniated discs in his lumbar spine. Our firm was able to obtain policy limits settlements from both the negligent party, as well as his underinsured motorist carrier. The case was complicated by the fact our client was covered by a limited tort policy.
$250,000 Settlement – New Jersey – Warren County
Our client, a 76-year-old woman, was struck head on by a driver who had fallen asleep behind the wheel. As a result, our client sustained fractures to her ribs, pelvis, and spine, which fortunately did not require surgery. Andrea Sasso was able to obtain the $250,000 policy limits from the other driver without the need for a lawsuit.
$225,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Police Chase/Motor Vehicle Accident – Our client was killed in a motor vehicle accident involving a police chase through the City of Philadelphia. Our client received a settlement award after alleging the police department failed to follow established procedures for a high speed chase.
$215,000 Settlement – Montgomery County
Our client received an arbitration award of $200,000 from the underinsured motorist portion of his automobile insurance policy when he was injured by another motor vehicle which only maintained insurance limits of $15,000.
$200,000 Settlement – Bucks County
Our client, a nurse’s aide, was involved in a motor vehicle accident. The client had a significant history of degenerative back conditions which our firm was able to prove were aggravated by this accident, preventing her from returning to work. The client was covered by a limited tort policy of insurance. The settlement offer before trial was $6,000.00. Just prior to trial, the third party insurance carrier and our client’s underinsured motorist carrier tendered their full policy limits totaling $200,000.00.
$200,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client suffered serious orthopedic injuries when struck by a motor vehicle while a pedestrian.
$200,000 Settlement – Cumberland County
Our client received a policy limit award when she was killed in an accident wherein she was a passenger in a convertible automobile which lost control, crossed the center line, and struck an oncoming vehicle.
$200,000 Settlement – Dauphin County
Our client suffers personal injuries which operating a motor vehicle and was run off the road by a phantom vehicle. Our client was compensated under the Uninsured Motorist provisions of his employer’s vehicle which he was operating at the time of the accident. Our client suffered a minor hand injury which became complicated by a series of infections.
$150,000 Settlement – Narberth County
Our client, a minor, sustained compound fractures of both ankles and a fractured skull after teenage horseplay. The minor was thrown from the hood of the car when the operator of the vehicle accelerated and then stopped suddenly.
$150,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client was the operator of a motor vehicle when he was rear-ended on I-95, causing him to spin in the opposite direction and strike a guardrail. Injuries sustained were soft tissue injuries.
$135,000 Settlement – Delaware County
Our client was operating his motor vehicle on I-95 when he was rear-ended by a person operating a rental vehicle. He suffered severe injuries to his back and neck requiring fusion surgery.
$125,000 Settlement – New Jersey – Cape May County
Jet-ski Accident – Our client, a minor, received a settlement award of $125,000 after being injured in a collision between two wave runners. Our client was a passenger on one of the wave runners when it was struck in the rear and she was thrown into the water suffering a head injury.
$115,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client was struck by a motor vehicle while making a left turn. His injuries included a severe right ankle fracture, a fractured phalanx and a lacerated liver.
$105,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client, a college student, was involved in a significant intersectional collision in which both drivers, and their passengers, claimed they had a green light and therefore had the right of way. As such, the defendant denied liability. At their deposition, attorney Dan Stampone was able to prove the other driver was speeding at the time of the crash and therefore more likely to be found at fault. Attorney Stampone negotiated a $105,000 settlement despite contested liability.
$100,000 Settlement – New Jersey
Motorcycle Accident – Our client received a settlement award after his motorcycle collided with the rear of a passenger vehicle which intentionally stopped short in a road rage incident.
$100,000 Settlement – Montgomery County
Our client suffered a partial tear to his rotator cuff in an auto accident in Montgomery County, PA. He treated conservatively for 6 months then took a 1.5-year break before returning for surgery to repair the shoulder. Despite the significant gap in treatment and arguments from Defendant that the procedure was unrelated, our attorneys recovered $100,000 for our injured client.
$100,000 Settlement – New Jersey – Ocean County
Our client, a 26-year-old woman, was rear-ended while waiting to make a left-hand turn in Ocean County, NJ. The impact caused injury to her neck which required surgery to this otherwise healthy individual. Attorney Andrea Sasso recovered the $100,000 policy limits from the Defendantdriverwithout the need for litigation.
$100,000 Settlement – New Jersey – Camden County
Our client was injured while sitting in a parked car at a gas station in Camden County, NJ when another driver attempted to flee the station without paying for their gas, striking our client in the process. As a result, our suffered injuries to his neck and back which required cervical facet injections and radio frequency ablations. Attorney Andrea Sasso was able to obtain the $100,000 policy limits from the Defendant.
$100,000 Settlement – Ocean County, NJ
Our client, an avid triathlete, was riding his bike in Long Beach, NJ when he was struck by a car traveling in the opposite direction that attempted to make a left turn in front of him. Our client was knocked off his bike and suffered a fractured right clavicle which prevented him from performing his job as a photographer. Dan Stampone was able to quickly obtain the defendant’s policy limits without having to file a lawsuit.

Premises Liability

$3.15 Million Settlement – Bucks County
Our client, a Brazilian national, non-citizen, sustained catastrophic injuries while working as a framer/laborer on a construction site. He was caused to fall one story from an unprotected deck. Witnesses alleged a harness and lanyard were available at the job site for his use and that he walked off the unprotected deck while pulling a chalk line. Plaintiff was able to overcome this evidence and the matter was resolved. Our client was also able to continue to receive partial workers’ compensation indemnity benefits and full medical coverage.
$1,584,950 Settlement – Montgomery County
Our client, a teacher, was injured in the course of scope of her employment when she suffered a fall as a result of negligent construction practices and improper sequencing of construction project work on a college campus. Our client suffered injuries to her lower limb and developed RSD.
$1,225,060 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client died after consuming alcohol at two parties, including a fraternity party, at a local Philadelphia university. This was a particularly challenging case as the students withheld information to protect their friends/fraternity and refused to admit they ever had a party that our client attended. Despite their commitment to this story, after extensive discovery consisting of 30+ depositions and over 15 discovery motions, our trial team negotiated a $1,225,060 settlement from the various defendants including the fraternity, and homeowners’ insurance carriers of the non-fraternity students’ parents.
$1 Million Settlement – Philadelphia County
In January 2020, our client, a Temple University employee, was making a work-related delivery in center city Philadelphia when he was caused to trip and fall to the ground due to a cracked and uneven cement sidewalk that had a dangerous number of loose stones scattered thereon. After briefly losing consciousness, he awoke in agonizing pain only to discover he was unable to move his legs. Medical personnel quickly confirmed the worst—a life-altering spinal cord injury. Attorney Dan Stampone immediately traveled to the hospital to meet with and gather facts from our client before rushing to the accident scene to document the defective condition. During his extensive inpatient treatment and beyond, Stampone brought in experts in physical rehabilitation and neurology, including the Chief Medical Officer at Magee Rehabilitation, one of the top facilities in the country. Stampone also worked with a Certified Life Care Planner who, based on the report of our medical experts, opined on the projected cost of the client’s future medical treatment. Thereafter, Stampone successfully recovered the defendant’s $1M policy limits.
$1 Million Settlement – Philadelphia County
Elevator Accident – Our client, a registered nurse, received a settlement award of $1 million when she was injured while a passenger on a hospital elevator which suddenly and without warning dropped numerous floors by way of a “free-fall.” Injuries included polyneuropathy and multiple disc herniations.
Six Figure Confidential Settlement Agreement
A commercial property owner sustained water damage to his property as a result of heavy rains which caused the sewer lines to back up. The client’s property was inundated with raw sewage and water which caused significant damage to multiuse commercial/industrial property. The insurance company claimed that there was no coverage for this type of loss under the policy due to the fact that this was not a flood insurance policy; and because there were more than one source of water, i.e. the backup of drains and sewers as well as surface water.
Six Figure Confidential Settlement Agreement – New Jersey – Atlantic County
Our client, a minor, suffered scarring and disfigurement of the face as a result of an attack by an unrestrained dog on a commercial premises.
Six Figure Confidential Settlement Agreement – Philadelphia County
Our client received a confidential settlement as a result of an assault and battery by a foster parent.
$750,000 Settlement – Eastern District of PA
Federal Court – Our client, a UPS driver, received a settlement award of $750,000 as a result of neurological injuries suffered as a result of a loading dock lift malfunction. The plaintiff received an additional $100,000 as part of a Compromise and Release in the underlying workers’ compensation claim.
$700,000 Settlement – New Jersey – Atlantic County
Our client received a confidential settlement as a result of a slip and fall injury at a casino requiring hip fracture surgery.
$600,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Deck Collapse – Our client received a settlement award for orthopedic injuries suffered when the second floor patio deck he was standing on failed, causing him to fall to the ground.
$600,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client tripped and fell on a piece of raised pavement outside of a large department store in Philadelphia, PA resulting in a fractured hip which required surgical repair. Our trial team was also able to tie in an aggravation to her underlying diabetes condition by alleging the trauma associated with her hip surgery contributed to our client’s untimely death. This significantly increased the value of the case which our attorneys settled for $600,000 following mediation.
$590,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client, an electrician, was injured when he fell through a hole in an attic while constructing a residential home. Our client suffered a fractured ankle which required surgery.
$575,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client, an electrician, was in the course and scope of his employment while situated on a ladder and running cable through a ceiling of a classroom, the leg of the ladder fell into a hole in the floor, causing the Plaintiff to fall. He suffered a severe fracture of the right foot, permanent surgical scarring and disfigurement, and a permanent limp and weakness of the right foot.
$500,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Workplace Shooting – Our client received a policy limit award after being shot by a co-employee while in the course and scope of employment. Defendant employer failed to provide adequate security after having notice of the co-employees dangerous propensities.
$500,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client’s middle finger cuticle was nicked and infected at a Philadelphia nail salon which ultimately required partial amputation. JB Dilsheimer was able to secure a $500,000 settlement shortly after filing a lawsuit, without the need for any depositions.
$450,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client, an electrician, was injured when he fell through a soffit while doing electrical work. Our client suffered a fractured ankle which required surgery.
$430,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client, a Florida resident traveling to Philadelphia on business, was caused to slip and fall on ice that accumulated by his vehicle in an airport hotel parking lot. As a result of the fall, our client suffered injuries to both shoulders, including SLAP tears, which required surgical repair. Attorney Dan Stampone negotiated a $430,000 settlement after just one deposition.
$350,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client, a minor, was attending a daycare facility in Philadelphia when a dresser/cubby fell on her left hand. As a result, she suffered crush injuries to several fingers which required surgical repair. Firm partner, JB Dilsheimer, negotiated a $350,000 settlement on her behalf.
$300,000 Settlement – Montgomery County
Our client tripped and fell over a raised piece of cement on their neighbor’s sidewalk resulting in injury to their knee. Despite the proximity between our client’s home and the defective condition, our attorneys negotiated a $300,000 settlement without the need for a lawsuit.
$300,000 Settlement – Luzerne County
Our client, a sign painter, received a settlement award after receiving injuries in an electrocution when the extended pole he was utilizing to paint a billboard came in contact with power lines which were in close proximity to the signage.
$300,000 Settlement – Maryland – Worcester County
Our client suffered a cervical spine injury when she was caused to lose control while on a waterslide tube as a result of negligent operating procedures of the waterpark and their staff.
$290,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client suffered serious orthopedic injuries, including displaced fracture of the arm, as the result of a fall after being served intoxicating beverages within a commercial catering establishment.
$275,000 Settlement – York County
Our client committed suicide while a patient in a drug treatment facility due to lack of proper supervision.
$260,000 Settlement – Berks County
Our client, who was hosting a Halloween party, was dressed as a sheep. Another guest, dressed as the Big Bad Wolf, playfully lit a match in close proximity to our client’s costume which consisted of cotton balls. Our client’s costume ignited, engulfing him in flames. As a result of the negligent act of the person dressed as the Big Bad Wolf, our client suffered scarring and disfigurement of his right upper extremity. Our recovery was from the defendant’s homeowner’s policy.
$250,000 Jury Verdict – Philadelphia County
A Jury awarded damages to our client who slipped and fell on ice and snow on the sidewalk resulting in severe shoulder injuries requiring surgery.
$250,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client, a minor, suffered injuries as a result of an assault and battery within a school facility due to negligent supervision.
$250,000 Settlement – New Jersey – Atlantic County
Dog Bite – Our client, a minor, joined her grandfather at a car dealership when she was attacked by a pit bull causing her to suffer serious injuries to her face and mouth, requiring surgery.
$245,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client, a mental health patient, was sexually assaulted by an employee at an assisted living facility. The employee, a mental health technician, was performing a skin check of our client’s legs when the assault occurred. An internal investigation performed by the facility determined the claim was unfounded and the employee was reinstated to full work status. Six months later, the Department of Health discovered a previously unreported incident involving the employee and another patient. Our attorneys successfully argued the technician would have been fired before having the opportunity to assault our client had the facility properly reported, monitored, and investigated the alleged sexual assault of patients by staff.
$235,000 Settlement – New Jersey – Atlantic County
Our client received an arbitration award of $235,000 as a result of injuries suffered when she was caused to slip and fall at her doctor’s office while exiting a medical transit vehicle. The Plaintiff suffered multiple fractures to her femur.
$230,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client received a settlement of $230,000 as a result of injuries she suffered as the result of a defective door closing mechanism which caused the door to slam on her ankle, causing a 3-centimeter laceration and bone bruise which required surgical repair.
$225,000 Settlement – Montgomery County
Our client tripped and fell on a raised sidewalk outside of a rehabilitation facility suffering injury and deformity to her breast. JB Dilsheimer obtained a $225,000 settlement on behalf of the injured client.
$212,500 Settlement – Montgomery County
Our client tripped and fell out of a poorly lit, poorly marked raised booth at a Mexican restaurant and suffered a compound, grossly, and permanently disfiguring wrist and forearm injury requiring surgical repair. Her substantial recovery in a conservative jurisdiction was for her physical injuries and pain and suffering only, as she was able to continue to work through her injuries.
$205,000 Jury Verdict – Philadelphia County
Our client received a jury verdict after proving that Defendant’s negligently dropped a large sign which was in the process of being erected. Plaintiff suffered torn shoulder muscles and a herniated cervical disc.
$200,000 Settlement – Luzerne County
Dog Bite – Our client, a minor, received a settlement award after suffering serious injuries to her face and neck, including permanent scarring, as a result of an attack by a vicious dog.
$200,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client was awarded a settlement after falling on an uneven and unleveled threshold. She suffered serious disc herniations and required fusion surgery.
$200,000 Settlement – Snyder County
Our client, a carpenter, was injured when a deck collapsed while he was performing carpentry work for a homeowner. The deck had been improperly secured by prior contractors. Our client suffered serious orthopedic injuries.
$200,000 Settlement – Montgomery County
Our client, a former police officer, received a mediation settlement of $200,000 after falling on a defective condition of the sidewalk in front of a supermarket. Our client was caused to suffer injuries requiring disc surgery. There were no witnesses and a questionable defect.
$200,000 Settlement – Delaware County
Our client suffered a left distal radius fracture and rotator cuff tear after falling to the ground as a result of grease on a suspended metal gate.
$200,000 Settlement – Bucks County
Our client was a business invitee struck by a tow motor at a home supply store. He suffered injuries to his left foot and knee, including medial meniscus tear.
$175,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client was caused to trip and fall on a piece of cracked sidewalk near her place of employment at the Philadelphia Mills Mall. As a result of the fall, our client suffered a tear to her right shoulder which required surgical repair. Given her familiarity with the area, Defendants argued that Plaintiff should have been aware of the defective sidewalk and avoided it. Through the assistance of overhead imaging provided by our strategic partner, DroneOne Aerial Technology, Dan Stampone was able to prove that Plaintiff took the safest route of travel possible.
$175,000 Settlement – Montgomery County
Our client slipped and fell in a residential driveway in Montgomery County, PA. As a result, he sustained a fractured right fibula requiring surgery. Although the residential lease dictated that snow and ice removal was our client’s responsibility, our attorneys negotiated a $175,000 settlement through alternative dispute resolution.
$172,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client received a settlement award of $172,000 as a result of injuries she suffered in a fall in front of an office building. Our client suffered a fractured wrist resulting in several surgeries. The fall was caused by a raised sidewalk cement block.
$160,000 Settlement – Delaware County
Our client was an 81-year-old woman who slipped and fell on a sheet of ice in the middle of an intersection in Delaware County, PA. As a result of the fall, she suffered a broken femur and sadly passed away following surgery. Despite the local borough being generally exempt from these claims, our attorneys uncovered evidence that the defective condition was permitted to exist on this street for 30+ years and was ignored by the Borough Defendant, which allowed us to overcome their sovereign immunity defense.
$150,000 Settlement – Montgomery County
Our client tripped and fell off a defectively designed stoop leading to a restaurant in Montgomery County, PA suffering injury to her ankle. Although she did not require surgery, out attorneys were able to negotiate a $150,000 settlement on behalf of our injured client.
$125,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client was invited to a construction site in Center City Philadelphia to photograph a job in progress. She slipped and fell on a raised concrete threshold at the entrance of the job and badly injured her wrist and arm. Our attorneys negotiated a $125,000 settlement.
$125,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client suffered a broken ankle after slipping and falling on an icy train platform. She had no surgery, but continues to suffer pain and stiffness, especially with increased activity. The client continued to work as an executive assistant so had no lost earnings claims. She was very pleased with the recovery to compensate her pain and suffering.
$115,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client received a settlement of $115,000 after slipping on grease which built up on a concrete loading dock as a result of overflow of debris from a trash dumpster. The client’s fall occurred as he was making a work delivery to a customer of his employer. Our client suffered a fracture to his wrist.
$105,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client, an undocumented person, was caused to slip and fall on a wet floor at Sam’s Club in Philadelphia resulting in injuries to her head, neck, and back. JB Dilsheimer filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court, Eastern District of PA and negotiated a $105,000 settlement before trial.

Construction Accidents

Product Liability

Eight Figure Confidential Settlement Agreement – Philadelphia County
This was a confidential 8-figure settlement of a medical malpractice and product liability claim involving a medical device.
$5.475 Million Settlement – Philadelphia County
Stampone O’Brien Dilsheimer Law secured a $5.475 million recovery on behalf of an injured worker who suffered a partial amputation to his left leg when he was struck by a large material handling machine. O’Brien’s lawsuit alleged the product should have been equipped with mirrors – which were made “optional” instead of standard equipment. The mirrors cost .002% of the total cost of this nearly $50,000 machine, yet did not come as standard equipment. “The work done in this case ensures that companies that sell material handling equipment, as well as their customers who employ our men and women in the workforce do not needlessly endanger workers by failing to install inexpensive and safe equipment on their machines which prevent unnecessary and catastrophic injuries to workers who are simply trying to earn a living for their families. When they fail to do so, Stampone O’Brien Dilsheimer will stop at nothing to hold them accountable in Court.” said Kevin O’Brien, lead counsel for the Plaintiffs. Kevin was assisted in the case by his co-counsel, Daniel Stampone, Tyler Stampone, and James McNally.
$2 Million Settlement – Bucks County
Our client, a minor, received a settlement award as a result of injuries sustained due to the alleged failure of a lock-out mechanism on a top load washing machine which allowed the minor to fall into the drum during spin cycle.
$1.5 Million Settlement – Philadelphia County
This products liability case involved the sudden and unexpected collapse of the desk chair our car salesman client was sitting in while talking to a customer. JB Dilsheimer negotiated a $1.5 Million settled despite the absence of the actual defective product and the fact that our client had a serious, pre-existing injuries including a surgically repaired lumbar spine.
$1 Million Settlement – Philadelphia County
Elevator Accident – Our client, a registered nurse, received a settlement award of $1 million when she was injured while a passenger on a hospital elevator which suddenly and without warning dropped numerous floors by way of a “free-fall.” Injuries included polyneuropathy and multiple disc herniations.
$950,000 Settlement – New Jersey
Our client, a factory worker, received a settlement award after severely burning his hands necessitating multiple surgeries as a result of the operation of a laminating machine. The laminating machine lacked proper safety shield mechanisms and warning signs.
$850,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client, an emergency room nurse, received a settlement after suffering debilitating injuries including lumbar disc herniation and torn rotator cuff. The injury resulted from defective footwear required to be worn in the operating room.
$750,000 Settlement – Eastern District of PA
Federal Court – Our client, a UPS driver, received a settlement award of $750,000 as a result of neurological injuries suffered as a result of a loading dock lift malfunction. The plaintiff received an additional $100,000 as part of a Compromise and Release in the underlying workers’ compensation claim.
$610,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client, a waitress, received a settlement award after suffering a burn injury to her extremities when a bottle of flaming brandy exploded as she attempted to flambé a tableside desert.
$515,000 Settlement – Montgomery County
Our client, a suburban homemaker, suffered severe burns to her lower extremities when a portable propane torch accidentally fell from a kitchen shelf, self-igniting. Our Firm, through expert testimony, demonstrated how the torch was capable of igniting even when not in use as a result of a lack of appropriate safety features. The defective conditions included improper design to prevent cracking at the cylinder head allowing combustible gas to escape.
$450,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client, a bakery mechanic, received a settlement award after suffering neurological injuries when his arm became trapped in a bakery conveyor belt he was attempting to repair. The conveyor system failed to provide an emergency lock-out system to enable repairman to safely inspect the machine.
$450,000 Settlement – New Jersey – Cape May County
Product Liability/All-Terrain Vehicle – Our client received a settlement award after suffering serious orthopedic injuries when the all-terrain vehicle he was operating was caused to flip over at speed as a result of the defective design of the ATV.
$350,000 Settlement – Bucks County
Lawnmower Accident – Our client, a landscaper, suffered the loss of multiple toes when the riding mower he was operating was caused to flip over and the blades continued to spin as a result of a defective lock-out mechanism.
$300,000 Settlement
Product Liability/Scuba Diving – Our clients received a settlement award resulting from Defendant supplying a dive tank which contained “bad air.”
$300,000 Settlement – Maryland – Worcester County
Our client suffered a cervical spine injury when she was caused to lose control while on a waterslide tube as a result of negligent operating procedures of the waterpark and their staff.
$175,000 Settlement – Delaware County
Our client suffered a debilitating wrist injury requiring surgery when the defectively designed exercise equipment he was demonstrating as a personal trainer at a local country club failed, sending him falling backwards breaking his wrist as he braced his fall. Our attorneys negotiated a $175,000 settlement on behalf of the injured worker.
$100,000 Settlement – Bucks County
Our client received a settlement award of $100,000 as the result of a slip and fall accident which occurred in a shoe store when the plaintiff was trying on a pair of shoes which were wrapped in cellophane and which caused a dangerous slippery condition. The fall resulted in a serious fracture to the plaintiff’s ankle.

Workplace Injury/Disability

$5.475 Million Settlement – Philadelphia County
Stampone O’Brien Dilsheimer Law secured a $5.475 million recovery on behalf of an injured worker who suffered a partial amputation to his left leg when he was struck by a large material handling machine. The lawsuit, lead by Kevin O’Brien, alleged that the product should have been equipped with a safety component – which was made “optional” instead of standard equipment. This “option” was extremely inexpensive in comparison to the cost of the product, but did not come as standard. The settlement came after nearly 5 years of litigation, and involved numerous defendants and theories of liability, including claims against the company responsible for training the equipment operator which failed to implement their own safety training program in the workplace at which the plaintiff was injured. Kevin was assisted in the case by his co-counsel, Daniel Stampone, Tyler Stampone, and James McNally.
$1,584,950 Settlement – Montgomery County
Our client, a teacher, was injured in the course of scope of her employment when she suffered a fall as a result of negligent construction practices and improper sequencing of construction project work on a college campus. Our client suffered injuries to her lower limb and developed RSD.
$600,000+ Settlement
After extensive litigation with testimony from a pathologist and neuromuscular specialist, our client received an award for a work related intra-cranial multiple infarct (3-strokes). Our client is now a quadriplegic who is confined to a wheelchair and hospital bed; he is unable to feed, dress, bathe, and attend to his personal hygiene. Value of the indemnity over his life expectancy of 35 years exceeds $600,000; his medical care and treatment is approximated at $3 million dollars.
$200,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our office negotiated a Compromise & Release mediation settlement of his workers’ compensation claim in the amount of $200,000 as a result of two heart attacks suffered by him in the course and scope of his employment as a crane operator. Defendant vigorously contested the causal connection of the claimant’s heart attack to his employment.
$180,000 Settlement
After lengthy litigation involving testimony from medical specialists, this case was settled for $180,000 with provisions for open and ongoing medical treatment for the lifetime of our client. Our client was also awarded Social Security Disability Benefits.
$175,000 Settlement – Delaware County
Our client suffered a debilitating wrist injury requiring surgery when the defectively designed exercise equipment he was demonstrating as a personal trainer at a local country club failed, sending him falling backwards breaking his wrist as he braced his fall. Our attorneys negotiated a $175,000 settlement on behalf of the injured worker.
$175,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client, a 28-year-old data center administrator for a well-known residential construction company, suffered injury to his neck and left shoulder while lifting a computer monitor overhead. Our attorneys negotiated a $175,000 Compromise and Release on behalf of the injured worker.
$160,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our office negotiated a Compromise & Release in the amount of $160,000 as a result of injuries suffered by her in the course and scope of employment as a factory worker. This was resolved after extensive litigation wherein defendant contended the claimant’s injuries were no related to her work accident.
$145,000 Settlement – Monroe County
At mediation, our attorneys negotiated a $145,000 Compromise and Release on behalf of a painter for a residential remodeling company in Monroe County, PA.
$140,000 Settlement – Montgomery County
Our office negotiated a Compromise & Release in the amount of $140,000 after suffering injuries to her leg including a torn achilles. The injury occurred as the result of fall down in the course and scope of her employment as a teacher.
$130,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our attorneys negotiated a Compromise and Release in the amount of $130,000 on behalf of a union laborer who suffered exacerbation of a pre-existing hand injury requiring carpal tunnel release.
$126,000 Settlement – Bucks County
Our client suffered two herniated discs in his neck while working for a medical waste disposal company. Defendant filed a petition to terminate benefits based on their doctor’s opinion he was capable of returning to work. We simultaneously filed a petition alleging his condition had worsened. After successfully litigating these matters, our office negotiated a Compromise & Release in the amount of $126,000.00.
$125,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client, a classically trained chef employed by Aramark, injured his left shoulder while lifting boxes of food onto an overhead shelf. He was diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff that required surgical repair. Thereafter, our office negotiated a Compromise & Release in the amount of $125,000.00.
$110,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client suffered herniated discs in her lumbar spine while stocking cartons of milk for a local dairy. Our attorneys negotiated a Compromise and Release in the amount of $110,000 and fought to ensure payment of all outstanding medical bills, which totaled over $105,000 and were being contested by the Employer.
$105,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client suffered gunshot wounds to her leg after being caught in cross-fire while working at Wal-Mart. Fortunately, the bullets exited her leg without significantly damaging any nerves, tendons or vessels. Our office negotiated a Compromise & Release in the amount of $105,000.00.
$101,800 Settlement – Montgomery County
Our client, an early childhood special education teacher, injured her elbow while assisting a student out of their wheelchair. She was diagnosed with a torn extensor which required surgery to release the tendon. Thereafter, our office negotiated a Compromise & Release in the amount of $101,800.00.
$100,000 Settlement – Montgomery County
Our client was working as an electrician when he was caused to trip and fall at a residential worksite. As a result of the fall, he suffered a torn left rotator cuff which required surgical repair. Our office recovered $100,000 on behalf of the injured worker without the need for any litigation.
$100,000 Settlement – Philadelphia County
Our client, a registered nurse, suffered a fractured femur while attempting to transfer a patient in the course and scope of her employment at a Philadelphia hospital. Dan Stampone successfully overcame a Petition to Terminate Benefits before negotiating a six-figure settlement.
$100,000 Settlement – Bucks County
Our client, a driver for a street sweeping company, suffered repetitive use injuries to his hands requiring bilateral carpal tunnel release. Our attorneys were able to negotiate a Compromise and Release which included payment of outstanding child support.