Cory Itkin

Attorneys Jason Itkin and Cory Itkin obtained a $222 million verdict for a woman whose husband Jesse suffered fatal burns over approximately 90% of his body in a plant accident. Jesse was sent to investigate a steam release from a faulty valve, but when the elevator doors opened, the steam burned Jesse. He was airlifted to a burn unit, but it was too late. Jesse died the next day. The faulty valve was traced back to Team Industrial Services, Inc., who denied responsibility until a jury heard the facts and ruled in our favor.

Attorney Cory Itkin secured a $164.5 million settlement on behalf of the family of an oil and gas worker who tragically died from severe burns sustained in a workplace fire. This settlement is believed to be the largest ever involving just one person. The worker was critically injured during a fire at the facility and succumbed to his injuries weeks later, despite receiving extensive treatment in a specialized burn unit. He leaves behind four adult children. The complexity of the case demanded rigorous legal efforts, including numerous depositions and extensive pre-trial motions. The resolution, reached just days before the trial, not only delivers justice to the bereaved family but also prompts critical changes in the industry. This case was brought in Nueces County, Texas.

Attorney Cory Itkin achieved a $125 million settlement for two brothers who suffered serious injuries in a car accident. The accident occurred when a road construction vehicle abruptly cut off their car. Both brothers were rushed to the hospital and required multiple surgeries before their release. The road construction company attempted to shift blame to the clients, accusing the brother who was driving of speeding and having marijuana in his system, while also arguing that the brothers made full recoveries and returned to work. Cory Itkin successfully proved that the brothers were not at fault and underscored the impact of their injuries. This substantial settlement guarantees the family’s lifelong financial stability.

Attorney Jason Itkin and the team of lawyers from Arnold & Itkin won an impressive $76.6 million jury verdict on behalf of a boy who suffered gynecomastia, or irregular female breast growth. The verdict came against Johnson & Johnson and Janssen Pharmaceutical for their drug, Risperdal. The team was also assisted by Cory Itkin and Santana McMurrey from the firm. Both Jason and Kyle provided representation for the boy’s family, bringing a lawsuit against J&J for failing to provide a proper warning that their antipsychotic medicine, Risperdal, could lead to the development of female breasts. This verdict will help ensure that J&J is held accountable for causing such devastating disfigurement to Arnold & Itkin’s client.

J&J and Janssen Pharmaceuticals tried to argue that because their drug was the only drug that worked for the boy, he continued to stay on the drug—even though he was informed of the potential risks. They also tried to argue that Risperdal does not even cause gynecomastia, despite significant evidence that shows otherwise. Our team discovered pivotal evidence through careful cross-examination that was known in the case as “Tab 4.” It became crucial to our case and had never become public until the trial. This included scientific data that showed a clear link between Risperdal and the condition known as gynecomastia. Even though they had this information, J&J knowingly kept this evidence secret, hiding it from the FDA and burying it from scientific studies.

Attorneys Kurt Arnold, Jason Itkin, Caj Boatright, and Noah Wexler settled a case for $75 million on behalf of multiple clients. Our team was able to secure the settlement after we defeated the defendant's attempt to keep the case from getting to trial. After winning a series of rulings that allowed our clients' case to come forward, the defendant settled for an eight-figure amount.

Attorneys Jason Itkin, Cory Itkin, and Kurt Arnold were able to win a massive $72 million victory for our client after less than 2 years of preparation and investigation. Our client, a former oilfield worker, lost his arm and suffered other life-changing injuries in an accident caused by negligence. The companies responsible chose to settle with our client a week before trial was set to begin—giving him the financial security and access to medical care he needs. The settlement is potentially a record-setting size, which has compelled the companies involved to change their policies and ensure this never happens to another worker.

Attorney Kurt Arnold, Jason Itkin, and Cory Itkin of our firm helped to represent a family after they lost a loved one in a fatal offshore accident. The $29M settlement set records as the largest in a case of this type.

We represented a young man who sustained serious injuries because of a defective product. After a thorough investigation, our team discovered that the companies that designed the product were aware of its issues. Their failure to rectify the problem they knew about caused our client’s preventable accident. Our team was able to prove that these companies could have stopped an accident from occurring, securing $25,500,000 that our client and his family deserved.

Attorney Jason Itkin and Cory Itkin represented the widow of a railroad worker killed in an accident involving equipment failure. The defendants in the case attempted to blame our client’s husband by saying the equipment was being misused. They also argued that because the couple had not been together for very long, our client did not deserve much financial compensation. Our firm successfully combated these arguments and were able to reach a $25 million settlement that will ensure our client is taken care of for life.

Attorneys Jason Itkin and Cory Itkin successfully recovered $17.25 million on behalf of a man from Katy, TX who was injured during a flash fire at a Tijuana, Mexico plant. He was working to install equipment at the time of the fire, resulting in burns to his hands, arm, and face. In the aftermath, our client required multiple procedures to help his burns heal. Despite the gravity of our client’s injuries, the defendant claimed that he was at fault for the incident while also noting that his injuries largely healed following medical treatment. Despite these challenges, we were able to reach a favorable settlement for our client and his wife.

Attorney Cory Itkin achieved a $15 million settlement for a Bakersfield man who suffered severe leg injuries in a crash involving a defective highway guardrail. The man was returning from a bar when he lost control of his vehicle and collided with the guardrail, requiring multiple surgeries. The defendants claimed that his elevated blood alcohol level was the cause of the crash and emphasized his near-complete recovery. However, we successfully argued that the guardrail's design was unsafe and that the injuries could have been avoided if it had been properly constructed. This case was brought in Los Angeles County.