Trial Win in Van Nuys – Feb. 2026

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February 23, 2026 admin 0 Comments

Schonbuch Hallissy team Mike Schonbuch, Bernadette Brouses and Alex Konetzki prevailed in a five-week jury trial in Van Nuys.

Our client admitted negligence for a major, multi-vehicle freeway auto collision, but disputed causation for Plaintiff’s alleged harm.

Plaintiff, a no-fault passenger, sought $30 million in damages, alleging traumatic brain injury, cognitive impairments, psychiatric issues and vestibular, orthopedic, ophthalmic and urological injuries, including sexual disfunction and urinary incontinence.

After an approximately 5-week jury trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the defense, voting 9-3 no causation. In our view, justice prevailed.