In this episode, we chat with San Francisco legal giants Seth Rosenberg and Mark Fong, who recently nabbed a colossal $4.5 million victory for Jennifer Fraissl, injured during an EDM concert by the famous artist and Coachella headliner Skrillex (Sonny John Moore). Seth and Mark dissect the intricate details of this five-year legal rollercoaster, shedding light on the complex medical and legal hurdles they navigated. They open up about the defining moments where they pushed back against rival counsel's claims, expertly neutralized their expert's testimonies, and painstakingly untangled the knotty threads of this case.

We step into the murky waters of proving medical probability of injury from the defendant with Seth and Mark. They share how they outfoxed the rival expert witnesses, and how their savvy analysis of a crucially relevant Disneyland case tipped the scales in their favor. Unraveling the minute details from video footage, and arguing from the famous 1928 precedent of Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad, they demolished the argument that since Skrillex had not directly struck Jennifer he was not responsible for her harm.

As we reach the end of this engrossing journey, Seth and Mark lay bare the specifics of the legal battle involving Skrillex. They scrutinize the strategies that worked, the challenges they faced, and the broader implications of stage diving and safety protocols in the entertainment industry.

To contact Seth Rosenberg, visit emergent.law
To contact Mark Fong, visit www.minamitamaki.com/attorneys/markfong/
As always, to contact David or Sydney, visit www.grundymdconsulting.com

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In this episode of The Legal MD Podcast, Dr. David Grundy and Sydney Delaney delve into a harrowing case of major trauma, miraculous survival and physical and financial recovery with esteemed guest attorney, Mr. Loren Schwartz. Mr. Schwartz is an exceptional personal injury attorney who was involved in the case of Pedro Perez et. al. vs Hearst Communications, Inc. at al. Mr. Perez was employed in 2014 as a window cleaner when he fell eleven stories onto a car below in San Francisco, CA, sustaining many life-threatening injuries. Mr. Perez miraculously survived, but overcoming his medical issues was only the beginning of the battle. Mr. Schwartz tells us about the legal complexities that followed and the clever strategy he used to reach a satisfactory settlement in this case.

Mr. Loren Schwartz is an attorney at Dunn & Panagotacos, based in San Francisco, CA. As he mentioned in this episode, he can be contacted by emailing him at lschwartz@dpllp.com or by calling him on his cell (415) 408-8383. As always, if you would like to contact Dr. Grundy, he can be found by emailing david@grundymdconsulting.com or on our website at www.grundymdconsulting.com.

Press coverage of event: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2884407/Man-fell-SF-building-leave-hospital.html

The "Splat Calculator" mentioned in today's episode: https://www.angio.net/personal/climb/speed.html

The two legal theories mentioned in the case are the "Doctrine of Non-delegable Duties" and "Retained Control Theory." A biomechanics / biophysics expert was also employed in the case and this consultation was found to contribute to case resolution and case settlement value.

Note: This podcast episode is not intended to provide legal or medical advice but rather to inform and educate listeners about major trauma cases while on the job and the legal considerations surrounding them. Consult a qualified attorney for personalized legal advice.

In this episode, we're honored to discuss a case of post-traumatic atrial fibrillation with Dr. Bao Tran, one of the best interventional cardiologists in the Bay Area.
We discuss how even "minor" trauma to the chest can sometimes lead to this complex and costly heart condition. Also discussed are consideration of the future medical costs and lifetime risks for this patient. Finally, some other, more exotic cardiac conditions that can follow after traumatic injuries are discussed.