At Harding & Associates, we’ve successfully secured judgments, verdicts, and settlements for our clients across various types of cases. Below are some of our most notable outcomes.
High-Value Judgments and Verdicts
$5,000,000 Judgment – Theft and Fraud
- A Denver District Court awarded a $5 million judgment for theft and fraud against several international companies and individuals, along with statutory pre- and post-judgment interest.
$4,000,000 Jury Verdict – Wrongful Death
- A six-year-old boy tragically drowned in a man-made pond at an apartment complex in Denver. Despite a pre-trial offer of just $57,000, a jury awarded the plaintiffs $4 million after determining no contributory negligence on the plaintiff’s part.
$3,000,000 Jury Verdict – Wrongful Death Claim
- Two students were killed in a car crash in Littleton, Colorado. After insurance policy limits were paid, the parents sued the liquor store that sold alcohol to the underage driver. The case settled for $1.5 million per child.
$1,900,000 Judgment – Breach of Duty
- An international company failed to fulfill contract obligations, leading to a $1.9 million arbitration award in favor of our client.
Settlements for Personal Injury and Negligence
$750,000 Settlement – Malpractice/Negligence
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A developer recovered damages for cost overruns caused by poor workmanship in a condominium construction project, including a settlement against the architect.
$400,000 Settlement – Auto Injury
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Our client recovered $100,000 from the at-fault driver’s insurance and an additional $300,000 through uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.
$330,000 Settlement – Premises Liability Claim
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Our client was injured when rods from an elevator shaft fell, piercing the elevator ceiling. A $330,000 settlement was reached.
$325,000 Settlement – Slip and Fall
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A slip and fall on ice resulted in complications that led to a leg amputation. The homeowner’s insurance company settled for $325,000.
Additional Notable Settlements
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$250,000 Settlement – Motor Vehicle Injury: Our client suffered a broken leg in a car accident.
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$225,000 Settlement – Sexual Assault: A 12-year-old girl was inappropriately touched by a maintenance worker.
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$200,000 Settlement – Disability Insurance Denial: We secured a settlement for a client denied disability payments.
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$120,000 Settlement – Slip and Fall on Sidewalk: An improperly cleared city sidewalk caused injuries.
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$110,175 Judgment – Fraud: A real estate partner misdirected funds, leading to foreclosure and a judgment.