Anthony Ranken | Wailuku Personal Injury Lawyer

$1.225 Million for wrongful death, “dramshop liability” Case against restaurant/bar: 2016 award in favor of the family and estate of Maui resident Patricia Leengrow, who was struck by a drunk driver on the Pali Highway. Most of the funds were paid by the insurance company for the bar, Nachos Grande, after we proved that Nachos Grande had overserved alcohol to the at-fault driver. $850,000 for “Toxic Tort” claim Industrial accident caused release of gases; Mr. Ranken’s clients were 30 neighbors of the plant who experienced respiratory symptoms and had to flee their homes. $658,000 for Swimming Pool Accident Gate lock on condo pool was poorly maintained, allowing unsupervised child to gain access. $500,000 for Slip and Fall at Hotel Arm fracture, shoulder injury, and torn meniscus (knee). Our client was off work for six months. We established that the glazed tile installed at the hotel was too slippery to be safe for outdoor use. $410,169 Arbitration Award – Products Liability Our injured client was the driver of a runaway truck; in a highly technical trial we were able to prove that the braking system malfunctioned. $292,500 for Fall on Slippery Stairs The Defendant was a national chain restaurant. $225,000 Mediation Result For motorcycle rider who suffered leg injury when a car turned in front of him. $500,000 Settlement for Head-on collision Our client suffered several broken bones and could not return to work; we were able to identify and collect the policy limits from multiple sources of insurance. $225,000 Settlement for Slip and Fall Slip and fall accident causing back injury, at a Kihei, Maui condominium complex. $145,000 for Trip and Fall at High-end Maui Hotel Our expert witness established that a marble threshold between the hall and bathroom of our client’s room exceeded the safe height. $140,000 for Boating Accident The captain of a tour boat conducted an unsafe maneuver causing our client, a woman visiting from California, to fall and suffer dental injuries. $46,500 Premises Liability Award Visitor suffered ankle injury due to uneven paving stones at a popular Maui tourist attraction. $132,000 Auto Accident Settlement Leg injury from highway collision. $118,000 Judgment Husband and wife received back and neck injuries from collision on the road to Hana. $105,000 Award for Intersection Collision Liability was disputed but through thorough investigation and forensic analysis, we proved that our client had the right of way and the other driver (operating a company van) was at fault. $100,000 Settlement Bicyclist struck by van. Federal Court Trial Verdict: Full back wages awarded against hotel after federal court trial for wrongful termination of our client, an assistant manager.