Date: February 4, 2025 California Superior Court, Contra Costa County

Trial Judge: The Hon. Danielle K. Douglas, Dept. 18

After a three-week trial, shareholders Kevin Place and Kristin Mathis obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a national retailer in a Traumatic Brain Injury case. Kevin and Kristin also beat the CCP section 998 offer that was made to plaintiff, and will be seeking expert costs and prevailing party costs. Plaintiff requested a verdict in the range of $15 – $20 million during closing argument.  The jury deliberated two-hours before returning their verdict.  The case was tried in Contra Costa County before the Honorable Danielle K. Douglas.

McLean Vasquez Place Fabrega is a Civil trial firm litigating cases throughout California and Texas. We are among the select Civil trial firms entrusted to try multiple traumatic brain injury cases to verdict in the post-Covid litigation landscape. We also assume the representation of clients on the eve of trial – ‘parachuting in’ – to handle high exposure and complex matters to verdict.

By | Michael McLean | Attorney and Managing Shareholder

Michael focuses on representing individuals, employers, and corporations in civil litigation matters throughout California.

Our Talented Attorneys on this case.

Kevin Place | Attorney and Shareholder

Throughout his career, Kevin has practiced exclusively as a defense attorney, focusing on wrongful death, vehicle accidents, construction accidents, premises liability, toxic torts, habitability claims, unfair business practices, and products liability.

Kristin Mathis | Attorney and Shareholder

Kristin’s practice focuses on general liability litigation with specialties in premises liability, retail and hospitality related claims, public entity liability, and all matters related to transportation.