Ryan Miller and Daniel Ferris Successfully Defended $47 Million Admitted Liability Case

Ryan Miller, an equity partner in our Riverside office, and Daniel Ferris, an attorney in our Riverside office, recently received an extraordinarily favorable trial result in an admitted liability case. The trial involved allegations of negligent supervision by a local school district, which led to special education students engaging in multiple instances of sexual contact in a school bathroom.

The trial lasted 14 days, and in closing the plaintiff asked the jury to award Forty-Seven Million Dollars ($47,000,000.00) for pain and suffering. Mr. Miller asked the jury to attribute $300,000 in damages to the school district and attribute 50% of the fault to the plaintiff.

On October 10, 2024, the San Bernardino jury returned a verdict that requires the school district to pay plaintiff $315,000. The jury also found plaintiff to be 40% at fault. This result is well below the school district’s statutory offer to compromise made one month before trial. As a result, the school should recover its expert fees out of that award.

Ryan Miller is a conscientious and innovative litigator who focuses his practice on public entity defense, personal injury, labor and employment law, business disputes, medical malpractice, and premises liability. He is dedicated to obtaining the best results possible for his clients. His knowledge of the law and passion to fulfill the needs of his clients support his ability to achieve quality and successful outcomes. He may be reached at (951) 276-4420 or rmiller@cmda-law.com.

Daniel Ferris focuses his practice on public entity defense, insurance defense, civil litigation, and education law. He is an experienced attorney who manages cases from inception through trial, including preparing pleadings, motions, and briefs, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, and handling court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, and trials. He may be reached at (951) 276-4420 or dferris@cmda-law.com.