Case Results

The Law Offices of Daral B. Mazzarella, APC represents San Diego clients in the areas of business litigation, construction defects, eminent domain and inverse condemnations, bad faith insurance matters, and personal injury and wrongful death.  During his more than 20 years of practice, Daral Mazzarella has earned a reputation for success, achieving multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements in cases of all sizes.  Some of his noteworthy cases (the names have been changed to protect client privacy) include the following:

Business Litigation

USA ex. Rel. Colunga v. Hercules, Inc.
This was a whistle blower case where the plaintiff sought damages for fraud and abuses in quality assurance documentation for the construction of solid fuel rocket motors.  It resulted in a settlement of $55,000,000, at the time, the largest settlement in the history of the False Claims Act not involving government prosecution.

Doe Pharmaceutical Co. V. Roe Pharmaceutical Co.
This case involved claims of false advertising and unfair competition and resulted in a mutually beneficial exchange of product rights worth several million dollars to Mr. Mazzarella's client.

Doe Medical Group v. Roe Billing Company
Mr. Mazzarella won a $6,400,000 settlement against a billing company for its failure to successfully collect on medical bills due to a medical group.

Construction Defects

Doe Inns and Suites v. Roe Construction Company
Mr. Mazzarella won a $2,300,000 settlement for the owner of 38-unit motel due to defects in construction

Pecos Ranch HOA v. Jackson Properties
Mr. Mazzarella recovered a $375,000 settlement for his client due to defects in masonry walls.

Eminent Domain & Inverse Condemnation

Cal-Trans v. Zubkis
This case involved Cal-Trans' taking of a homeowner's property for the construction of a freeway.  Cal-Trans' pre-condemnation offer was $1,000,000, but Mr. Mazzarella obtained a $2,790,000 payment for the owner.

Doe Homeowner v. Roe Sewer District
Mr. Mazzarella recovered $675,000 for a homeowner whose property was damaged by water that was inadvertently channeled to the property by a sewer trench.

County of San Luis Obispo v. Filbin
This case involved a $2,500,000.00 recovery for a property owner whose land was taken to allow for airport expansion.

Ongoing Case – Escondido 'bomb house'

Insurance Bad Faith

Shepard v. Cal Farm
The Law Offices of Daral B. Mazzarella obtained policy benefits for the client valued at $2,000,000.  The case also resulted in an appellate court decision, which established the requirement that insurance companies must warn their customers that eligibility for Medicare due to a disability at any age may eliminate or reduce private coverage.

Personal Injury

Diaz v. Roe Construction Company
Mr. Mazzarella obtained $1,070,000 for the family of a cement finisher who was killed when a subcontractor dropped roof trusses on him.

Marika v. North American Van Lines
This case resulted in an award of $1,550,000 for a teenager whose foot was run over by a moving van making a right turn.

Doe v. UCSD
Mr. Mazzarella obtained $450,000 for a student who was injured in a collision with a fellow student riding a skateboard on campus.

Pirouzan v. Roe
Mr. Mazzarella won $750,000 for a dentist who suffered carpel tunnel syndrome following a collision between a bicycle and automobile.

Ambu v. Landscape Company
This case resulted in a $2,235,000 recovery for a man who suffered a neck injury when he tripped in a depression left in the ground after a tree was removed.

Defective Products

Doe v. Roe Skylight Manufacturer
Mr. Mazzarella obtained $2,100,000 for the employee of an electrical subcontractor who was injured in a fall through an unguarded skylight while making repairs on the roof of a commercial building.

Doe v. Roe ATV Manufacturer
Mr. Mazzarella won $1,900,000 for the injured operator of an all terrain vehicle with a defective throttle design.

Doe v. Roe All Terrain Forklift Manufacturer
Mr. Mazzarella won $2,000,000 for a construction worker who was injured when an all-terrain forklift capsized due to defective design.

Medical Malpractice

Doe v. Roe
Mr. Mazzarella recovered $750,000 for a husband whose wife died from liver failure following the prescription of an oral anti-fungal medication without proper monitoring.

Doe v. USA (Veterans Administration)
This case resulted in an award of $850,000 for a veteran who suffered an injury when a doctor over-prescribed steroidal anti-inflammatory medication which led to hip joint damage.

Pardini v. Shega
Mr. Mazzarella won $768,000 for a patient who suffered injury following an attempted excision of cancer by a dermatologist.

Wrongful Death

Brewster v. Permanente Medical Group
Mr. Mazzarella recovered a total of $229,281.77 through a four-day Binding Arbitration for the parents of a baby who died needlessly because his health care providers failed to treat his intestinal irritation. Read more >>

Doe v. Honda Motor Co.
Mr. Mazzarella won $675,000 for the wife of a man who was killed when a motorcycle collided with his car, causing it to roll over and crush him, despite the fact that he was not wearing his seatbelt.

Doe v. Roe Man Lift Manufacturer
Mr. Mazzarella won $1,800,000 for the wife of a worker who was killed when he was crushed between the safety veil of a hydraulic man lift and an overhead beam because of a defective controller.

Doe v. Kaiser
In this case, Mr. Mazzarella won $325,000 for the mother of a boy killed by the negligent treatment of a gastrointestinal disorder.

Seek Experienced Counsel

To discuss your case with an attorney with a proven record of results, contact the Law Offices of Daral B. Mazzarella, APC for a free consultation.  Daral Mazzarella handles all cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no fees unless he is successful on your behalf.