PARRIS Law Firm Secures $8 Million Wrongful Death Verdict for Mother Who Lost Her Son

LANCASTER, Calif., Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PARRIS Law Firm secured an $8 million wrongful death verdict for a mother following a four-day trial in Norwalk over the death of her 34-year-old son.

A vehicle struck her son while he was riding his bicycle on Long Beach Boulevard in South Gate on December 26, 2022, causing his death. The defense admitted liability for the collision, leaving the jury to determine the damages resulting from the mother's loss.

Because the defense did not dispute liability, the jury received only limited information about the collision. Jurors learned that a vehicle struck and killed the son, that he had done nothing wrong, and that the defendant later died in an unrelated incident.

The trial instead centered on the mother's relationship with her son and the loss she has experienced since his death. The mother speaks Spanish and testified with the assistance of an interpreter. PARRIS Law attorney Ryan K. Kahl worked closely with her in preparation for trial and conducted her direct examination, helping her share the memories and personal stories that allowed jurors to understand who her son was and what his loss meant to her.

"Our client had to explain a loss that no parent should ever have to put into words," said PARRIS Law attorney Jason P. Fowler. "We helped her show the jury who her son was and how deeply his absence has affected her life. The jurors listened and understood her loss. This result belongs to our client, and we are proud to stand alongside her."

The trial team included Jason P. Fowler, Ryan K. Kahl and paralegal Sommer Jordan. Jury selection began on a Tuesday, followed by opening statements, witness testimony and closing arguments. The jury returned its $8 million verdict by that Friday afternoon, making the proceeding one of the fastest trials the firm has completed.

Following the verdict, the plaintiff and her family thanked the entire PARRIS Law team for its work and support throughout the case. They said they finally felt that her son had received some measure of justice.

Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 24NWCV03832.

About PARRIS Law Firm

PARRIS Law Firm is a California plaintiffs' law firm representing individuals and families in personal injury, employment law, environmental law and class action matters. Since 1985, the firm has recovered billions of dollars for clients and taken on high-stakes cases involving serious injuries, wrongful death and corporate misconduct. PARRIS serves communities throughout Southern California, including Lancaster, Palmdale, Los Angeles, Santa Clarita, Bakersfield, Carson, Chatsworth, Hesperia, Santa Monica and Victorville. For more information, visit www.parris.com.

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