[September 30, 2014] |
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Panish Shea & Boyle LLP Announces $10.5 Million Jury Verdict for Death of a Man Near the Set of CBS' Popular Show NCIS
LOS ANGELES --(Business Wire)--
Panish Shea & Boyle obtained a $10,450,000 verdict for the family of a
man killed on set by a CBS truck in 2011. Julio Villamariona, age 52,
was a security guard killed on the set when a CBS van transporting
actors went out of control and ran over him. He was survived by his
loving wife and three adult children.
CBS Television Studios and CBS Entertainment issued a joint statement
after the collision: "Everyone at the network, the studio and NCIS is
devastated at the news. Our hearts grieve for his family and friends for
this tragic loss. We are, of course, cooperating with local authorities
in Santa Clarita to elp determine what caused this terrible accident."
Despite the apology, the defendant fought the case, claiming that the
accident was caused by a medical emergency outside of their control. But
a few days before trial, the defendant admitted that they were the sole
party responsible for the death. But the defendant still fought the
value of the loss of the relationship.
The Villamariona family immigrated from San Salvador to seek a better
life in America.
The plaintiffs are being represented by Brian Panish and David Rudorfer
of Panish, Shea & Boyle, and Reza Mirroknian and Daniel Raffi.
Attorney Brian Panish stated, "I am so proud of the surviving family
members and the jury for standing up to a powerful entity like CBS. The
family lost a wonderful man who was the hub of their family. The
defendant refused to accept responsibility for what they did, but the
jury made them pay."
CBS was represented at trial by Dana Fox of the Lewis Brisbois law firm.
Villamariona v. CBS Superior Court of California, County of
Los Angeles Case No PC 053402 Hon. Stephen M. Moloney, Judge
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