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Some of Our Successful
Verdicts & Settlements

Trial attorney Tracie Palmer served as lead counsel in this record-setting trial that resulted in a $120 million verdict, the largest contested liability verdict in Pennsylvania history at the time. A Pennsylvania mother and grandmother was implanted with a permanent medical device that caused lifelong and devastating injuries impacting her quality of life, including her relationship with her husband of decades. The testimony of key corporate witnesses proved the defendant medical device manufacturer knew their defective product caused the exact injuries suffered by the Plaintiff – and manufactured and sold it anyway. The jury responded to the defendants’ outrageous conduct with a verdict of $20 million in compensatory damages and $100 million in punitive damages to punish the defendants and deter them from hurting other women in the future.

Trial attorney Tracie Palmer served as co-counsel in this pivotal victory on behalf of a Pennsylvania woman. The mother of five was implanted with two permanent medical devices that caused severe complications and required three surgeries to remove. The plaintiff was left with injuries she will suffer from for the rest of her life. In a key moment, Ms. Palmer cross-examined the defense expert physician who admitted he had made millions of dollars promoting and defending the company’s products. The jury answered the defendants’ outrageous conduct with a verdict of $7.1 million in compensatory damages and $50 million in punitive damages.

A young girl’s cervical cancer diagnosis was significantly delayed due to multiple healthcare providers failing to address her complaints of persistent vaginal bleeding. Mr. Van Naarden obtained this record-setting verdict in Reading County, PA. This complex medical malpractice case involved multiple defendants, all of whom maintained that it was appropriate to provide no testing to an 11-year-old girl experiencing constant vaginal bleeding. During trial, several defendants eventually resolved their claims, but Reading Hospital refused to admit any fault. The case then proceeded to verdict, with a significant portion of the award apportioned to Reading Hospital. This is another example of Founding Partner Mr. Van Naarden defying the odds in an unfavorable forum, where there had not been a medical malpractice plaintiff verdict in many years.

A father of two adult children died shortly after a routine knee surgery due to an aspiration event that was ignored. This is the largest recorded verdict for adult beneficiaries in the state. During litigation, the target surgeon defendant claimed that a nurse’s note indicated that he was never made aware of the patient's condition, placing blame on the nurse. After obtaining a settlement with the hospital, Founding Partner Mr. Van Naarden located and deposed the nurse just days before trial. Her testimony revealed that her note actually confirmed that the surgeon was made aware of the patient’s condition. In response, the surgeon argued that he was better at interpreting the nurse’s handwriting than the nurse who authored it, a contention rejected by the jury. The defense also retained a world-renowned forensic pathologist to argue that the cause of death differed from the initial assessment. Mr. Van Naarden successfully elicited testimony from this expert confirming that it was just as likely the original cause of death was correct.

A young man was murdered outside a Northeast Philadelphia bar due to overservice of alcohol and failure to follow routine bar procedures. During the investigation, it was determined that the bar’s insurance policy included a liquor liability exclusion. Instead of giving up, Founding Partner Mr. Van Naarden obtained a verdict and then had the bar assign its right to sue the insurance broker to the plaintiff. Mr. Van Naarden was able to recover from the insurance broker under the theory that the broker was negligent in failing to advise the bar owner of the need for liquor liability coverage.

Founding partner Mr. Van Naarden played an integral part as co-counsel for this record setting verdict. A medical student fell into an open manhole vault, shattering his spine. During trial, the manhole cover was brought into the courtroom by the defense to support their contention that it was just too heavy to lift, making it unforeseeable that anyone could remove it. This claim was refuted when Mr. Van Naarden lifted the cover with one hand in front of the jury. During the course of the litigation, after the defendants were forced to produce thousands of documents maintained for each manhole vault, Mr. Van Naarden and a team of lawyers and staff spent weeks reviewing each file. The evidence in these documents was shocking, revealing that people were actually living in the vaults for warmth and shelter. Ultimately, the jury rejected the defense and returned a stunning $85 million verdict. At the time, it was the largest single-victim premises liability verdict in Pennsylvania history.

A group of workers were packed into a van to transport them to a factory in Delaware when their van lost control, injuring many of the occupants. This tragic accident resulted from a corporation's desire to obtain cheap labor in Philadelphia and transport that workforce to their factory without having properly trained their drivers. The inexperienced driver was required to transport employees to Delaware and was directed to pack as many occupants into the vehicle as possible. At the time of the accident, the van was significantly over capacity, further contributing to a hazardous condition and making the vehicle more difficult to control. Another significant legal hurdle that Founding Partner Mr. Van Naarden overcame was ensuring the litigation remained in Philadelphia County.

A new mother died just weeks after giving birth due to an inexperienced team of EMS workers failing to maintain her airway during an emergency response. In New Jersey, EMS workers are protected by immunities that require a showing of bad faith to recover. Mr. Van Naarden was able to demonstrate bad faith during the course of the three-week trial by getting the workers to admit their conduct met this standard. During trial, Founding Partner Mr. Van Naarden’s cross-examination of the lead EMS worker led him to recant his previous testimony and admit that the failure to properly intubate the patient was caused by allowing an inexperienced trainee to attempt the procedure. The verdict was also significant as it represents one of the largest pain-and-suffering awards for an individual who had coded prior to EMS arrival. This is the only recorded verdict against EMS workers in Trenton’s history.

A young guitar musician suffered amputation of the tips of his index and middle fingers due to mismanagement of a minor chemical burn. Founding Partner Mr. Van Naarden brought in a Billboard Top Ten recording artist who had played with the musician to explain to the jury the significance of the loss to such an accomplished guitarist. Mr. Van Naarden also secured testimony from the plaintiff’s treating physician against the defendants. Crucial evidence was obtained from the plaintiff’s phone, showing real-time photos of the development of necrosis on his fingers following the inappropriate injections administered by the defendants.

The loss of a baby after birth is devastating. This verdict is especially notable as the infant died seconds after birth, and the award included $2 million for the infant’s pain and suffering during that brief period. A simple surgical procedure called a cerclage could have made the difference between survival and death for this infant. During trial, the defendants contended that they do not offer the procedure because it lacks proven efficacy. Founding Partner Mr. Van Naarden cross-examined several defense witnesses using their own website, where they promote the use of the cerclage and highlight its effectiveness. The jury’s verdict demonstrated that this evidence was critical in disproving the defense. This was also a record-setting verdict, representing the largest pain-and-suffering award for a stillbirth in Pennsylvania.

Trial attorney Tracie Palmer served as lead counsel in this record-setting trial that resulted in a $120 million verdict, the largest contested liability verdict in Pennsylvania history at the time. A Pennsylvania mother and grandmother was implanted with a permanent medical device that caused lifelong and devastating injuries impacting her quality of life, including her relationship with her husband of decades. The testimony of key corporate witnesses proved the defendant medical device manufacturer knew their defective product caused the exact injuries suffered by the Plaintiff – and manufactured and sold it anyway. The jury responded to the defendants’ outrageous conduct with a verdict of $20 million in compensatory damages and $100 million in punitive damages to punish the defendants and deter them from hurting other women in the future.

Founding partner Mr. Van Naarden played an integral part as co-counsel for this record setting verdict. A medical student fell into an open manhole vault, shattering his spine. During trial, the manhole cover was brought into the courtroom by the defense to support their contention that it was just too heavy to lift, making it unforeseeable that anyone could remove it. This claim was refuted when Mr. Van Naarden lifted the cover with one hand in front of the jury. During the course of the litigation, after the defendants were forced to produce thousands of documents maintained for each manhole vault, Mr. Van Naarden and a team of lawyers and staff spent weeks reviewing each file. The evidence in these documents was shocking, revealing that people were actually living in the vaults for warmth and shelter. Ultimately, the jury rejected the defense and returned a stunning $85 million verdict. At the time, it was the largest single-victim premises liability verdict in Pennsylvania history.

Trial attorney Tracie Palmer served as co-counsel in this pivotal victory on behalf of a Pennsylvania woman. The mother of five was implanted with two permanent medical devices that caused severe complications and required three surgeries to remove. The plaintiff was left with injuries she will suffer from for the rest of her life. In a key moment, Ms. Palmer cross-examined the defense expert physician who admitted he had made millions of dollars promoting and defending the company’s products. The jury answered the defendants’ outrageous conduct with a verdict of $7.1 million in compensatory damages and $50 million in punitive damages.

A group of workers were packed into a van to transport them to a factory in Delaware when their van lost control, injuring many of the occupants. This tragic accident resulted from a corporation's desire to obtain cheap labor in Philadelphia and transport that workforce to their factory without having properly trained their drivers. The inexperienced driver was required to transport employees to Delaware and was directed to pack as many occupants into the vehicle as possible. At the time of the accident, the van was significantly over capacity, further contributing to a hazardous condition and making the vehicle more difficult to control. Another significant legal hurdle that Founding Partner Mr. Van Naarden overcame was ensuring the litigation remained in Philadelphia County.

A young girl’s cervical cancer diagnosis was significantly delayed due to multiple healthcare providers failing to address her complaints of persistent vaginal bleeding. Mr. Van Naarden obtained this record-setting verdict in Reading County, PA. This complex medical malpractice case involved multiple defendants, all of whom maintained that it was appropriate to provide no testing to an 11-year-old girl experiencing constant vaginal bleeding. During trial, several defendants eventually resolved their claims, but Reading Hospital refused to admit any fault. The case then proceeded to verdict, with a significant portion of the award apportioned to Reading Hospital. This is another example of Founding Partner Mr. Van Naarden defying the odds in an unfavorable forum, where there had not been a medical malpractice plaintiff verdict in many years.

A new mother died just weeks after giving birth due to an inexperienced team of EMS workers failing to maintain her airway during an emergency response. In New Jersey, EMS workers are protected by immunities that require a showing of bad faith to recover. Mr. Van Naarden was able to demonstrate bad faith during the course of the three-week trial by getting the workers to admit their conduct met this standard. During trial, Founding Partner Mr. Van Naarden’s cross-examination of the lead EMS worker led him to recant his previous testimony and admit that the failure to properly intubate the patient was caused by allowing an inexperienced trainee to attempt the procedure. The verdict was also significant as it represents one of the largest pain-and-suffering awards for an individual who had coded prior to EMS arrival. This is the only recorded verdict against EMS workers in Trenton’s history.

A father of two adult children died shortly after a routine knee surgery due to an aspiration event that was ignored. This is the largest recorded verdict for adult beneficiaries in the state. During litigation, the target surgeon defendant claimed that a nurse’s note indicated that he was never made aware of the patient's condition, placing blame on the nurse. After obtaining a settlement with the hospital, Founding Partner Mr. Van Naarden located and deposed the nurse just days before trial. Her testimony revealed that her note actually confirmed that the surgeon was made aware of the patient’s condition. In response, the surgeon argued that he was better at interpreting the nurse’s handwriting than the nurse who authored it, a contention rejected by the jury. The defense also retained a world-renowned forensic pathologist to argue that the cause of death differed from the initial assessment. Mr. Van Naarden successfully elicited testimony from this expert confirming that it was just as likely the original cause of death was correct.

A young guitar musician suffered amputation of the tips of his index and middle fingers due to mismanagement of a minor chemical burn.  Founding Partner Mr. Van Naarden brought in a Billboard Top Ten recording artist who had played with the musician to explain to the jury the significance of the loss to such an accomplished guitarist. Mr. Van Naarden also secured testimony from the plaintiff’s treating physician against the defendants. Crucial evidence was obtained from the plaintiff’s phone, showing real-time photos of the development of necrosis on his fingers following the inappropriate injections administered by the defendants.

Founding partner Mr. Van Naarden played an integral part as co-counsel for this record setting verdict. A medical student fell into an open manhole vault, shattering his spine. During trial, the manhole cover was brought into the courtroom by the defense to support their contention that it was just too heavy to lift, making it unforeseeable that anyone could remove it. This claim was refuted when Mr. Van Naarden lifted the cover with one hand in front of the jury. During the course of the litigation, after the defendants were forced to produce thousands of documents maintained for each manhole vault, Mr. Van Naarden and a team of lawyers and staff spent weeks reviewing each file. The evidence in these documents was shocking, revealing that people were actually living in the vaults for warmth and shelter. Ultimately, the jury rejected the defense and returned a stunning $85 million verdict. At the time, it was the largest single-victim premises liability verdict in Pennsylvania history.A young man was murdered outside a Northeast Philadelphia bar due to overservice of alcohol and failure to follow routine bar procedures. During the investigation, it was determined that the bar’s insurance policy included a liquor liability exclusion. Instead of giving up, Founding Partner Mr. Van Naarden obtained a verdict and then had the bar assign its right to sue the insurance broker to the plaintiff. Mr. Van Naarden was able to recover from the insurance broker under the theory that the broker was negligent in failing to advise the bar owner of the need for liquor liability coverage.

The loss of a baby after birth is devastating. This verdict is especially notable as the infant died seconds after birth, and the award included $2 million for the infant’s pain and suffering during that brief period. A simple surgical procedure called a cerclage could have made the difference between survival and death for this infant. During trial, the defendants contended that they do not offer the procedure because it lacks proven efficacy. Founding Partner Mr. Van Naarden cross-examined several defense witnesses using their own website, where they promote the use of the cerclage and highlight its effectiveness. The jury’s verdict demonstrated that this evidence was critical in disproving the defense. This was also a record-setting verdict, representing the largest pain-and-suffering award for a stillbirth in Pennsylvania.

Over $1 Billion Recovered

During their careers, VSCP LAW Attorneys have helped secure recoveries
totaling over $1 Billion as counsel and co-counsel.

Record Verdict

$120

Million

Verdict – Defective Product –
Personal Injury

Record Verdict

$85

Million

Verdict – Premises Liability –
Spinal Cord Injury

$57.1

Million

Verdict – Defective Product –
Personal Injury

$40+

Million

Recovery – Medical Malpractice –
Brain Injuries

$29

Million

Recovery – Medical Malpractice –
Infant Brain Injury

$22

Million

Recovery – Automobile Accident –
Spinal Cord Injury

$22

Million

Recovery – Medical Malpractice –
Stroke/Brain Injury

$20.4

Million

Recovery – Medical Malpractice –
Stroke

$20

Million

Recovery – Medical Malpractice –
Stroke

$19.5

Million

Recovery – Defective Product –
Spinal Cord Injury

$19.5

Million

Recovery – Medical Malpractice –
Pediatric Brain Injury

$19.3

Million

Recovery – Medical Malpractice –
Birth Injury

$19

Million

Recovery – Medical Malpractice –
Birth Injury

$19

Million

Recovery – Medical Malpractice –
Pediatric Brain Injury

$18.5

Million

Recovery – Medical Malpractice –
Brain Injury

$17

Million

Recovery – Medical Malpractice –
Stroke

$16

Million

Recovery – Medical Malpractice –
Birth Injury

$12

Million

Recovery – Wrongful Death –
Premises Liability

$12

Million

Recovery – Medical Malpractice –
Brain Injury

$11

Million

Recovery – Medical Malpractice –
Cancer Misdiagnosis

$10.2

Million

Verdict – Motor Vehicle
Accident

Other Notable Results

  • $9.9 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Delayed Diagnosis
  • $9.6 Million Verdict - Medical Malpractice - Delayed Cancer Diagnosis
  • $9.25 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Birth Injury
  • $9 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Birth Injury
  • $9 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Pediatric Misdiagnosis
  • $8.5 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Birth Injury
  • $8.5 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Amputation
  • $8 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Birth Injury
  • $8 Million Recovery - Wrongful Death - Medication Error
  • $7.75 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Stroke
  • $7.5 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Vascular Injury
  • $7.5 Million Recovery - Wrongful Death - Medical Malpractice
  • $7 Million Verdict - Medical Malpractice - Cancer Misdiagnosis
  • $7 Million Recovery - Motor Vehicle Accident - Wrongful Death
  • $7 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Brain Injury
  • $7 Million Recovery - Product Liability - Wrongful Death
  • $7 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Stroke
  • $6.5 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Obstetrical Negligence
  • $6.5 Million Recovery - Sexual Abuse
  • $6.4 Million Verdict - Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death
  • $6.25 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Spinal Cord Injury
  • $6.25 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Birth Injury
  • $6 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Surgical Errors
  • $6 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Cancer Misdiagnosis
  • $6 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Stroke
  • $6 Million Verdict - Negligence - Wrongful Death
  • $6 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Surgical Errors
  • $6 Million Recovery - Sexual Abuse of a Minor
  • $5.8 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Infant Death
  • $5.75 Million Recovery - Premises Liability
  • $5.75 Million Recovery - Civil Rights Violations
  • $5.5 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Obstetrical Negligence
  • $5.5 Million Recovery - Products Liability 
  • $5.5 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death
  • $5.25 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Spinal Cord Injury
  • $5.125 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death
  • $5.1 Million Verdict - Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death
  • $5.1 Million Verdict - Medical Malpractice - Finger Amputation
  • $5.1 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Leg Amputation
  • $5 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Surgical Negligence
  • $5 Million Verdict - Medical Malpractice - Cancer Misdiagnosis
  • $5 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death
  • $5 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Leg Amputation
  • $5 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death
  • $5 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Pediatric Death
  • $5 Million Recovery - Premises Liability - Spinal Cord Injury
  • $5 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Birth Injury
  • $5 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Stroke
  • $5 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Neonatal Infection
  • $4.9 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Obstetrical Negligence
  • $4.75 Million Recovery - Product Liability - Spinal Cord Injury
  • $4.5 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death
  • $4.5 Million Recovery - Product Liability - Brain Injury
  • $4.5 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death
  • $4.5 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Surgical Error
  • $4.5 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death
  • $4.5 Million Recovery - Defective Product
  • $4.3 Million Verdict - Liquor Liability - Wrongful Death
  • $4.25 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Infant Death
  • $4.2 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death
  • $4 Million Recovery - Premises Liability - Wrongful Death
  • $4 Million Recovery - Premises Liability - Finger Amputation
  • $4 Million Verdict - Medical Malpractice - Delayed Cancer Diagnosis
  • $3.75 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Infant Wrongful Death
  • $3.75 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death
  • $3.5 Million Recovery - Motor Vehicle Accident - Catastrophic Injuries
  • $3.5 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Delayed Diagnosis
  • $3.5 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death
  • $3.4 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death
  • $3.25 Million Recovery - Motor Vehicle Accident - Wrongful Death
  • $3.25 Million Recovery - Product Liability - Wrongful Death
  • $3.1 Million Recovery - Product Liability - Wrongful Death
  • $3 Million Verdict - Medical Malpractice - Infant Death
  • $3 Million Recovery - Product Liability - Wrongful Death
  • $3 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death
  • $3 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Amputation
  • $3 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death
  • $3 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Cardiac Death
  • $3 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death
  • $3 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death
  • $2.75 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Spinal Injury
  • $2.5 Million Recovery - Premises Liability - Dog Bite
  • $2.5 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death
  • $2.45 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death
  • $2.25 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death
  • $2.2 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death
  • $2.1 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death
  • $2 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death
  • $2 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Amputation
  • $2 Million Verdict - Medical Malpractice - Delayed Diagnosis
  • $2 Million Recovery - Negligent Security - Sexual Assault
  • $2 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death
  • $2 Million Recover - Medical Malpractice - Delayed Diagnosis
  • $2 Million Recovery - Urgent Care Negligence - Wrongful Death
  • $2 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Neonatal Death
  • $2 Million Verdict - Liquor Liability - Amputation
  • $2 Million Recovery - Motor Vehicle Accident - Wrongful Death
  • $2 Million Recovery - Construction Accident - Head Injury
  • $2 Million Recovery - Sexual Abuse in Apartment Complex
  • $1.9 Million Recovery - Construction Accident - Wrongful Death
  • $1.8 Million Verdict - Motor Vehicle Accident - Wrongful Death
  • $1.75 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Delayed Diagnosis
  • $1.75 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Amputation
  • $1.7 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death
  • $1.7 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Delayed Diagnosis
  • $1.6 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death
  • $1.6 Million Recovery - Liquor Liability - Wrongful Death
  • $1.5 Million Verdict - Motor Vehicle - Orthopedic Injuries
  • $1.5 Million Recovery - Landlord Negligence - Orthopedic Injuries
  • $1.5 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Cancer Misdiagnosis
  • $1.5 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Delayed Diagnosis
  • $1.5 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Drug Overdose
  • $1.5 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death
  • $1.4 Million Recovery - Product Liability - Spinal Injury
  • $1.3 Million Recovery - Liquor Liability - Wrongful Death
  • $1.3 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Cancer Misdiagnosis
  • $1.3 Million Recovery - Sexual Abuse at School
  • $1.25 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Cancer Misdiagnosis
  • $1.25 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Surgical Error
  • $1.2 Million Recovery - Personal Injury - Brain Injury
  • $1.1 Million Verdict - Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death
  • $1.1 Million Recovery - Negligent Security - Wrongful Death
  • $1 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death
  • $1 Million Recovery - Medical Malpractice - Stroke
  • $1 Million Verdict - Medical Malpractice - Nerve injury

And Numerous Other Seven-Figure Recoveries.

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legal matter. Each case is different and past results are not a guarantee of
a favorable result in future cases.

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