Verdicts & Settlements
Ken Ruttenberg has a proven track record of success in representing both
plaintiffs and defendants in litigation matters. Set forth below is a list
of results in recent cases where we represented the plaintiff. Remember,
a history of success is the best predictor of future success. These cases
are provided to demonstrate our experience and some of our accomplishments.
But every case is different, and the results depend upon the unique facts
of each case.
Business
| $1,737,000 |
Claims Involving Breach of LLC Operating Agreement |
| $451,000 |
Breach of Management Services Agreement |
| $365,000 |
Breach of Management Services Agreement |
| $341,887 |
Breach of Contract |
| $295,000 |
Breach of Promissory Note |
| $165,000 |
Breach of Contract |
| $148,000 |
Broker Dispute |
Condominium Law
| $1,100,000 |
Water Intrusion in Unit with Substantial Property Damage |
| $500,000 |
Involving Claims of Water Intrusion |
| $500,000 |
Involving Claims of Water Intrusion |
| $410,000 |
Water Intrusion into Unit from Multiple Common Area Sources |
| $305,000 |
Water Intrusion for Leaking HVAC Unit on Roof |
| $302,000 |
Property Damage Caused by Fallen Tree |
| $300,000 |
Water Intrusion in Unit with Claims of Mold Exposure |
| $300,000 |
Property Damage Caused by Sub-Surface Water |
| $260,000 |
Property Damaged by Alterations to Load Bearing Walls |
| $250,000 |
Property Damage Caused by Cut Pipe on Roof |
| $250,000 |
Involving Claims of Water Intrusion |
| $245,000 |
Involving Claims of Water Intrusion and Mold |
| $230,000 |
Involving Claims of Water Intrusion |
| $225,000 |
Leaks from Common Area Railing and Skylight |
| $225,000 |
Involving Claims of Water Intrusion and Mold |
| $220,000 |
Property Damage Caused by Roof Leaks |
| $197,000 |
Sewer Line Backup |
| $190,000 |
Involving Claims of Asbestos Exposure |
| $175,000 |
Property Damage Caused by Leaking from Common Area Roof |
Construction Law
| $2,500,000 |
Water intrusion into apartment units from failure of balcony system |
| $2,078,000 |
Construction Defects Involving 45-Unit Apartment Complex |
| $1,642,000 |
Construction Defects Involving foundation Issues |
| $1,335,000 |
Construction Defects at Home in Cheviot Hills |
| $1,100,000 |
Construction Defect Caused by Differential Settlement |
| $954,000 |
Construction Defects (Single Family Residence) |
| $917,500 |
Destruction of Client’s Home by Public Agency |
| $765,000 |
Construction Defects at Home in Los Angeles |
| $725,000 |
Construction Defects at Home in Encino |
| $550,000 |
Involving Construction Defects and Failure to Disclose Material Information
in Real Estate Transaction |
| $450,000 |
Defectively Built Roof Top Deck at Hermosa Beach House |
| $420,000 |
Construction Defect, Breach of Contract |
| $400,000 |
Damages Cause by Defectively Constructed Decks at Home in Manhattan Beach |
| $350,000 |
Construction Defects Involving Claims of Real Estate Non-Disclosure |
| $343,000 |
Negligent Installation of Roof Resulting in Water Intrusion in the Home |
| $340,000 |
Defects Involving Construction of Swimming Pool |
| $335,000 |
Negligent Construction of Swimming Pool |
| $320,000 |
Construction Defects at Home in Agua Dulce |
| $300,000 |
Construction Defects Involving Single Family Residence |
| $270,000 |
Construction Defects (Single Family Home) |
| $240,000 |
Defectively Installed Fire Sprinklers |
| $235,000 |
Construction Defects (Single Family Home) |
| $225,000 |
Construction Defects Involving Single Family Residence |
| $200,000 |
Swimming Pool Contractor Failed to Hire Soil Engineer |
| $195,000 |
Defectively Installed Windows |
| $170,000 |
Construction Defect |
| $165,000 |
Construction Defect, Breach of Contract |
Employment
| $1,750,000 |
Breach of Employment Agreement and Wrongful Termination |
| $1,500,000 |
Class Action (failure to provide meal and rest breaks) |
| $550,000 |
Wrongful Termination |
| $450,000 |
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Battery (pre-lawsuit) |
| $425,000 |
Retaliation Following Complaint of Sexual Harassment |
| $375,000 |
Discrimination Based on Employee’s National Origin |
| $350,000 |
Sexual Harassment |
| $350,000 |
Sexual Assault and Retaliation Following Complaint |
| $313,000 |
Sexual Harassment |
| $275,000 |
Sexual harassment and Retaliation (pre-lawsuit) |
| $275,000 |
Disability Discrimination |
| $270,000 |
Discrimination Based on Race and National Origin |
| $250,000 |
Sexual Harassment (same sex) |
| $250,000 |
Sexual Harassment/Wrongful Termination |
| $250,000 |
Disability Discrimination |
| $200,000 |
Discrimination/Failure to Accommodate |
| $190,000 |
Labor Claims Including Failure to Pay Overtime and Vacation Wages |
| $180,000 |
Sexual Harassment and Battery |
| $178,000 |
Sexual Harassment and Pregnancy Discrimination |
| $165,000 |
Termination Following Complaints of Sexual Harassment and Retaliation |
| $150,000 |
Wrongful Termination |
Insurance Bad Faith
| $2,000,000 |
Failure to pay policy benefit |
| $800,000 |
Failure to Pay Policy Limits |
| $543,000 |
Involving insurance company’s failure to pay for slab replacement |
| $156,000 |
Involving Claims of Mold Exposure |
Medical Malpractice
| $750,000 |
Malpractice Related to Orthopedic Surgery. |
| $475,000 |
Failure to timely diagnose oral tumor. |
| $300,000 |
Retained Nephrostomy Tube String |
| $165,0000 |
Improper Diagnosis of Ectopic Pregnancy |
| $125,000 |
Ruptured Catheter Inside Client’s Bladder |
Mold Litigation
| $475,000 |
Constructive Eviction Due To Leak From Hot Water Heater |
| $395,000 |
Landlord-Tenant |
| $350,000 |
Landlord-Tenant |
| $310,000 |
Landlord-Tenant involving Constructive Eviction |
| $285,000 |
Landlord-Tenant |
| $267,000 |
Landlord-Tenant |
| $230,000 |
Mold Exposure at Rented Condominium |
| $225,000 |
Landlord-Tenant |
| $185,325 |
Constructive Eviction from Apartment |
| $177,000 |
Landlord-Tenant |
Personal Injury
| $2,875,000 |
Injuries Sustained from Construction Accident |
| $1,500,000 |
Underinsured Motorist Claim Arising from Automobile Accident |
| $1,000,000 |
Amputated big toe from escalator entrapment |
| $957,000 |
Defective Medical Device |
| $775,000 |
Injuries from Sidewipe Collision |
| $550,000 |
Auto v. Auto |
| $500,000 |
Auto v. Pedestrian |
| $425,000 |
Auto v. Bike |
| $352,550 |
Wrongful Death involving 91-year old passenger in auto accident |
| $325,000 |
Injuries from Auto v Auto Accident |
| $250,000 |
Assault and Battery |
| $250,000 |
Elder Abuse against Assisted Living Facility |
| $225,000 |
Injuries Sustained from Slipping at Hotel Swimming Pool Deck |
Premises Liability
| $595,000 |
Burns Due to Malfunction of Electric Stove |
| $450,000 |
Defectively Installed Cabinets |
| $408,000 |
Trip and Fall over Construction Sign |
| $375,000 |
Burn Injuries From Malfunctioning Boiler |
| $300,000 |
Injuries Caused by Dangerous Condition in Parking Lot |
| $275,000 |
Injuries Caused by Fall from Outdoor-Eating Section at Restaurant |
| $195,000 |
Collapse of Bathroom Ceiling |
Real Estate
| $2,850,000 |
Client Defrauded In Purchase of Home |
| $980,000 |
Real Estate Broker Negligence |
| $975,000 |
Damage Caused by Dangerous Condition of Public Property |
| $825,000 |
City’s Nearby Work Damaged Client’s Home |
| $680,000 |
Lead Exposure by Tenant |
| $650,000 |
Property Damage Caused by Mudflow From Uphill Properties |
| $650,000 |
Landlord-Tenant Dispute Regarding Habitability |
| $640,615 |
Issues Involving Habitability of Apartment Complex |
| $587,000 |
Breach of Partnership Agreement |
| $285,000 |
Unit Rented Without Building Permit or Certificate of Occupancy |
| $275,500 |
Sellers’ Failure to Perform Agreed Upon Repairs |
| $275,000 |
Client Rented Garage Without Permit or Certificate of Occupancy |
| $250,000 |
Automobile Accident (Policy Limit) |
| $195,000 |
Fraud |
| $175,000 |
Failure to Return Security Deposit |
| $165,000 |
Neighbor Dispute |
