2016:
Medical Malpractice Jury Verdict - In December, 2016 a Montgomery County, Maryland jury awarded $1,000,000 to a man and consortium for his wife who lost his vision as a result of alleged breaches of medical care before during and after a vitrectomy. Mr. Askinazi was the sole attorney for the Plaintiffs.
Askinazi represents the Estate of a 16 year-old decedent in medical malpractice / wrongful death claim for undiagnosed brain aneurysm.
2015:
October: Co-counsel for Maryland Class action owners of Volkswagon autos claiming emission fraud - federal court, (W.D., MD).
September: Pre-trial high six figure settlement of medical malpractice wrongful death case for widow alleging misdiagnosis of gall bladder sepsis.
June: Successfully defended prominent Maryland physician from Maryland Board of Physicians administrative attempts to suspend professional license in Lyme Disease context.
Obtained a $4,220,000 judgment for an IT company against a broker dealer based on a violation of the Maryland Securities Act.
Obtained a $2,990,000 judgment registered in Texas and Virginia based on fraud and misrepresentation in the sale of securities of a video development offering.
Successfully defended a nationally known doctor from license revocation charges brought by a state licensing authority.
Successfully represented a quadriplegic woman as a result of a catastrophic car accident in Italy with multiple international jurisdictional and insurance challenges.
Malpractice claim against an ophthalmologist for an alleged excessive dosage of tamponade gas.
2014 & Prior:
Medical malpractice seven figure settlement for surgeons breach
Represented dental office for breach of contract and fraud
Litigated 3m contract fraud case for major IT company
Estate of Spriggs v. Ambassador, et al
Wrongful death claim arising from a carbon monoxide poisoning from a defective
commercial apartment boiler.
Helene Gannon and Harold Garner v. Tim Taris
Allegations include Fraud, intentional infliction of emotional distress,
conversion, breach of contract, unjust enrichment and invasion of privacy
Potomac assisted living home shut down
Allegations include improper use of restraints, tape over mouths; police
investigating elder abuse
Verdict for Maryland Uniform Trade Secrets Act ("MUSTA") and
Interference with Business
In June, 2009 a Montgomery County jury awarded $240,000 to a client information
technology company that successfully claimed a trade secret violation.
After an eight day jury trial with 15 witnesses the jury also found that the
Plaintiff's business was intentionally and wrongfully interfered with in the
context of a bid on a government contract.
William F. Askinazi, Esq., MBA was lead trial counsel for the Plaintiff.
Settlement Against a Radiologist for Misdiagnosis of a Broken Neck
In April, 2009 a settlement was reached four days before trial between the
Plaintiff and the radiologist for a misdiagnosis of a broken neck resulting in a
cervical rod implant. The settlement number is subject to confidentiality.
The Plaintiff had six expert witnesses from Michigan, Chicago and Maryland to
support the case.
William F. Askinazi was lead trial counsel
Class Action Gets Green Light in Speed Camera Case
William Askinazi successfully argued the legal merits of a class action
challenging the legality of Montgomery County's Speed Camera statute and
defeated a Motion to Dismiss the same. The case has been brought on behalf
of all persons who were issued citations for speed camera infractions. The
Plaintiff alleges that the statute enabling the cameras has been breached by
allegedly awarding a contingency fee to the operator.
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Maryland Seat Back Class Action Certification Filed
A class action against Ford, GM and Chrysler has proceeded to class action
certification status in the Northern District of Maryland US District Court.
The case alleges that certain makes and models of cars have defective seatbacks
causing collapse in low to moderate speed rear impacts. The case was filed
ten years ago and has made new law in Maryland in Lloyd v. General
Motors.
William Askinazi is originator of the class action and is trial counsel.
Wrongful Employment Discrimination Suit Derailed
In March, 2009 William Askinazi successfully defended a food company against claims
of racial discrimination. The case claimed damages of $1M and settled for a
nuisance amount.