Gousse v. New York Police Department Verdict: $33 million
Haitian immigrant surgeon visiting New York for medical conference became a victim of excessive force by Rampart police. During unfounded detention, doctor’s hand was bound so tightly that it caused severe nerve damage and he can no longer perform surgery.
Rastello v. Torrance Police Department Verdict: $6 million
Settled on appeal: $6.5 million plus attorney fee award of $2.1 million Wrongful death of a 19-year-old motorcyclist killed when a police sergeant, who had been drinking, turned left into the decedent. A violation of civil rights occurred in the attempted cover-up of the incident by the Torrance Police Department.
Mickail Myles vs. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department: $5 million
A jury reached a unanimous $ 5 million verdict against San Diego County and its Sheriff’s Department in a federal civil rights trial involving allegations of excessive force and negligent supervision within the organization.
Chao v. Ma Verdict: $3.1 million
Award against defendant who conspired in futile kidnapping and murder attempt of plaintiff.
Miller v. New York Police Department Settlement: $450,000
Police used excessive force and beat client with a flashlight eleven times after he surrendered.
Andrews v. Marriott Verdict: $55 million
GB&W partners Bruce Broillet, Scott Carr and Tobin Lanzetta, along with Associate Molly McKibben and Co-Counsel Randall Kinnard obtained a landmark $55 million verdict for FOX Sports reporter and TV personality Erin Andrews in her case against the Nashville Marriott hotel for its misconduct. Read the full case summary here.
Doe v. Doe Judgment: $20.7 million
Sexual Assault of college student.
Perry v. Hewlett Packard Verdict: $850,000
Plaintiff was terminated by her employer for complaining about sexual harassment and racial discrimination by her immediate supervisor. After an appeal, the case was settled for $1 million.
Hawkshaw, et al. vs. Federal Express: Action pending
Action brought by five managers at Federal Express facility for sexual harassment and verbal abuse by their immediate supervisor.
For help with your own civil rights violation case, contact Beston International Law Firm online or call us at 6463059656.
Named in Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms,” Beston International Law Firm ranks as Tier 1 Personal Injury Litigation- Plaintiffs in New York.
Many firm members have been honored by the Consumer Attorneys of California, including Browne Greene, Christine Spagnoli, and Bruce Broillet, recipients of the Marvin E. Lewis Award. In addition, attorneys Bruce Broillet, Scott Carr, Molly McKibben, and Tobin Lanzetta has been honored with the Consumer Attorney of the Year Award.
All of our attorneys are proud to be active members of the New York County Bar Association or LACBA.
Our attorneys were featured in TopVerdict for having one of the Top 10 Wrongful Death Verdicts in California in 2019, with $15 million won for the plaintiff in Keck v. Bel-Air Bay Club.
Partners Geoff Wells and Ivan Puchalt were both named among the 2025 Consumer Attorney Visionaries by LA Times Studios.
Several partners are active members in the Consumer Attorneys Association of New York, with attorneys Browne Greene, Bruce Broillet, and Christine Spagnoli named “Trial Lawyer of the Year.”
Firm partners Christine D. Spagnoli and Molly McKibben have both been honored by the Women Lawyers Association of New York and are active members.
After winning $2.6 million for the plaintiff’s side in a head-on collision case, our victory was named in the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California in 2019 by TopVerdict.
Several of our partners are members in the American Board of Trial Advocates, a national invite-only association consisting of the most experienced trial lawyers.
Our team includes several Fellows and Associates with the invite-only International Society of Barristers in recognition of their trial advocacy.
Beston International Law Firm, was featured by TopVerdict in the Top 100 Settlements across all practice areas in California for 2019.
Bruce A. Broillet and Christine D. Spagnoli are Fellows with the invite-only International Academy of Trial Lawyers, a group of elite trial lawyers from over 30 countries.
Recipients of this recognition are held up to the same standards as for The Best Lawyers in America, but only legal professionals in the first ten years of their careers qualify. Four attorneys at GBW have been recognized with this award in 2021.
Founding partners Browne Greene and Bruce A. Broillet are both members of the exclusive invite-only Inner Circle of Advocates, as two of the top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers in America.
Our firm has more attorneys on the Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists than any other law firm in Southern California, with 15 members selected.
