Landmark Case:
Yoon v. United States
The Verdict:
$17.8 Million
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Case Synopsis:
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP represents Don Yoon whose wife, two daughters and mother-in-law were tragically killed when a Navy/Marine Corps jet crashed into the Yoon home. The firm also represents the mother-in-law’s husband, children, and mother in their wrongful death claims. The United States Government has admitted liability for the crash.
“I think the judge was trying to send a message that family is important… The only way to know what someone lost is to know what they had, and he got what they had, and he could measure as best you can the tremendous loss they suffered.”–Brian Panish, Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP
Don Yoon, et al. v. United States Case No. 3:10-CV-1578 JM United States District Court for the Southern District of California The Hon. Jeffery Miller, presiding.
Yoon v. United States Case Articles:
State of Decision in Yoon v. United States
U.S. to Pay $18M for Fighter Jet Crash Into HomeThe case was featured in a previously published article on CBS News (https://www.cbsnews.com/)
Judge awards $17.8 million to family of military jet crash victims….
Other Publications:
- Family Sues Government Over Military Jet Crash – Previously published article on https://www.navytimes.com/
- Family Seeks Compensation for Fatal Jet Crash – Previously published article on https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/
- Father Total Recalls Life Before Family Killed by Crash