“There are few negligent security cases that go to trial. There are even fewer that are defended by lawyers with hundreds of personal injury trials under their belt,” says Partner Jonathan Adelman about Castilla’s recent trial win.

Partner Hilliard Castilla recently obtained an excellent result in a wrongful death, premises liability case where the plaintiff alleged negligent security, among other things. The plaintiff demanded $15,000,000 during settlement negotiations and asked the jury for $25,000,000. The insurer extended a $1,000,000 offer. After apportioning most of the blame to the shooter — as Castilla suggested — the jury returned with a verdict that was $400,000 less than the last offer.

Adelman continues, “This verdict demonstrates the importance of having someone who has been battle tested over and over again in the courtroom. Lawyers strive to find a niche, and it is important to remember a successful track record of trying personal injury and wrongful death cases, regardless of the specific tort involved, is a niche that can only be achieved through experience. Hilliard clearly brought that experience to the table in this case.”