California verdict news | March 23, 2026
Kramer Trial Lawyers reports a unanimous $6,002,314 verdict in Butler v. San Bernardino County after a four-week trial. Its account describes a 2020 red-light collision involving an undercover officer and continuing chronic pain. The firm states that the jury assigned the County full responsibility and that the pretrial settlement offer had been $140,000. Dan Kramer and Will Matthews tried the case.
Explain chronic pain through concrete daily limitations
Treatment records should show the course of symptoms and response to care. Work restrictions, household changes and consistent observations can explain how pain affects ordinary activities without relying only on a numerical pain score. Preserve the intersection evidence separately from the damages record. The difference between an offer and a verdict is a reported feature of this trial, rather than a promise about another negotiation.
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Source: Kramer Trial Lawyers — original report. This is an attributed news summary of another firm’s case, not a result obtained by Weiss Attorneys. A reported verdict is not a statement that a judgment is final or has been paid. Later court proceedings or agreements may affect the outcome. Past results do not guarantee a similar recovery.
