Among others, the Gomez Law Firm is currently handling the following high stakes litigation on behalf of people and businesses that have suffered harm because of the conduct of others.  These are only representative of the types of cases we handle:

Doe v. General Motors Company et. al. (SUV Rollover and Wrongful Death)

An active duty Border Patrol Agent was driving his General Motors Border Patrol vehicle on duty when the tire on his vehicle delaminated and failed at freeway speeds.  As a result, the agent lost control and the vehicle rolled over.  During the rolls, the roof of the vehicle collapsed on top of the agent, killing him.  The agent is survived by a wife and two children.

As a former Assistant United States Attorney, John Gomez has worked side by side with Border Patrol Agents.  He also grew up in a law enforcement family and feels a special commitment to helping those who serve their country and their families.

The Gomez Law Firm investigated the case.  The investigation revealed that the tire on the vehicle was defectively designed and manufactured.  The investigation also revealed that the agent’s General Motors vehicle is prone to rolling over, and that its roof lacks sufficient strength to protect occupants when it does roll over.  Investigation also revealed that the vehicle’s seatbelts, windows and seat all failed to protect the agent when the vehicle rolled. 

After fully investigating and preparing the case, the Gomez Law Firm has made multi-million dollar demands against both General Motors and the manufacturer of the tire.  Unless the demands are met, the Gomez Law Firm will file, and if necessary, try the case.

Doe v. Ford Motor Company (Products Liability and Spinal Cord Injury)

A second active duty Border Patrol Agent was driving his Ford Motor Company Border Patrol vehicle on duty when the vehicle lost control, left the surface of the road, and rolled over.  During the rolls, the roof of the vehicle collapsed on top of the agent, injuring his spine and rendering him quadriplegic.

The Gomez Law Firm investigated the case.  The investigation revealed that the agent’s Ford Motor Company vehicle is prone to lose control and roll over.  In addition, the vehicle’s roof lacks sufficient strength to protect occupants when it does roll over.  Investigation also revealed that the vehicle’s seatbelts, windows and seat all failed to protect the agent when the vehicle rolled. 

After fully investigating and preparing the case, the Gomez Law Firm filed suit against Ford Motor Company.  The Gomez Law Firm represents the agent, his wife, and his children.  The suit seeks damages well in excess of $10 million.

Doe v. General Motors Company et. al. (SUV Rollover and Wrongful Death)

A local family rented a virtually brand new Chevrolet Suburban from Enterprise Rent a Car for a family vacation.  During the drive, the Suburban’s steering seemed to “lock up” intermittently.  The family thought they must be imagining things.

Later, however, the steering locked completely.  As a result, the Suburban went out of control, left the road and rolled over.  The driver was ejected and died of his head wounds.  Others in the vehicle suffered a variety of injuries.

Investigation by the Gomez Law Firm revealed the presence of contaminants in the Suburban’s hydraulic steering fluid.  The Gomez Law Firm also determined that the Suburban’s hydraulic steering system lacked a filter, and therefore unnecessarily permitted contaminants to build up, potentially resulting in steering “lock up” – exactly what the family had described.

The Gomez Law Firm brought suit.  Pending in San Diego Superior Court, the suit seeks millions.

*  UPDATE – The Gomez Law Firm recently settled this case with both General Motors and Enterprise Rent a Car for confidential amounts.

Doe v. BAE Shipyards (Premises Liability and Trumatic
Brain Injury)

A commercial diver was performing routing maintenance adjacent to a dry dock when a metal strip fell over 100 feet from the top of the dry dock, striking the diver in the head.  As a result, the diver suffered catastrophic head and brain injuries.  Fortunately, he survived the accident.  He now requires 24 hour attendant care and will never work again.

The Gomez Law Firm investigated the accident and determined that the owners of the dry dock had allowed conditions to deteriorate to the point that a number of similar strips were rusting and beginning to separate from the dock.  This was an accident waiting to happen.

The Gomez Law Firm filed suit against the dry dock on behalf of the diver and his family.  Trial is pending in San Diego Superior Court.  The suit seeks damages well in excess of $10 million. 

Doe v. Graham (Car-Pedestrian and Orthopedic Injury)

Our client, an active and extremely successful out-of-State resident, was visiting Coronado where his son was serving his country in the United States Navy.  Out for a walk one morning, he was struck in a crosswalk by a vehicle driven by Graham.  As a result, our client has undergone several knee surgeries and will require additional surgeries in the future.

The Gomez Law Firm’s investigation revealed that Graham was entirely at fault.  Prior to filing suit, the Gomez Law Firm demanded that Graham pay one million dollars.  When Graham refused, the Gomez Law Firm filed suit.  At trial, the Gomez Law Firm will ask a jury to award damages well in excess of that initial one million dollar demand.

Doe v. San Diego County Credit Union (Bicycle Accident/Traumatic Brain Injury

Our client, an extremely successful Qualcomm executive, and avid bicyclist, was en route to his job on his bike one morning when his life was changed forever.  As he rode in the bike lane, he noticed a tree had fallen ahead, blocking the lane.  As he approached the tree, he made sure the traffic lane was clear, and steered to the left and around the fallen tree.  When he did, however, the tires of his bicycle became caught in grooves left from prior construction.  He fell, suffering catastrophic head and brain injuries.  He will never resume his customary employment again.

The Gomez Law Firm’s investigation revealed that the County Credit Union owned the tree and had failed to properly maintain it, allowing it to collapse across the bike lane.  The Gomez Law Firm also determined that the Credit Union had allowed the tree to remain fallen in the bike lane for several days prior to the accident.  The Gomez Law Firm has filed suit and will seek damages in excess of 5 million dollars at trial.

Doe v. Gannon (Business Dispute)

Our client discovered “Chaotic,” a cartoon and trading card concept.  He delivered contacts to the property to Gannon in exchange for a percentage of the property’s profits.  Gannon took the property and, with our client’s help, developed it.  Rather than pay our client his share, however, Gannon stole the property entirely and kept all profits.  If Chaotic is as successful as Gannon and others hope, profits will exceed $ 100 million.  Chaotic cards are now being sold at leading retailers and the cartoon is nationally televised.

The Gomez Law Firm brought suit for breach of contract, fraud and assorted other claims.  At trial, the Gomez Law Firm will seek our client’s share of past and future profits.  The Gomez Law firm will also seek punitive damages.  Total claims likely will exceed $ 250 million.