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Heather Ann Young

Case Title :

Robert & Linda Whalen vs. John Crane, Inc.

Case Judge :

Hon. Kolakowski

Case Type :

Negligence – Products Liability – Mesothelioma

Verdict :

$70,861,113

Case Description :

Recognized as a Top Plaintiffs' Verdict by the Daily Journal, a Top 100 Verdict nationally by the National Law Journal and The Recorder's largest Products Liability Verdict of 2014.

Case Title :

Donald and Asta Shackles v. C. Overaa & Co., et al.

Case Judge :

Hon. Julia Spain

Case Type :

Personal Injury Asbestosis and Asbestos Related Pleural Disease

Verdict :

$326,050

Case Description :

Case resolved against the final defendant, C. Overaa & Co. minutes before plaintiffs’ opening statements.

Case Title :

Sandra Self v. Taub-Co Management, Inc. et al

Case Judge :

Hon. Victoria Kolakowski

Case Type :

Negligence-Contractor -Smoking Lung Cancer

Settlements in excess of :

$1,050,000

Case Description :

Mr. Self passed away during plaintiffs’ case-in-chief.

Case Title :

Shawna Sorci v. Rankin Ranch

Case Judge :

Hon. Thomas Clark

Case Type :

Gross negligence, premise liability

Case Description :

Represented the defendant.

Education

California Western School of Law

J.D. – 2011

Academic Achievement Awards (Law School)

Professional Responsibility
Trial Practice
Clinical Internship

University of Redlands

B.A. – 2008
Major: Government
Minor: Women’s Studies

Academic Achievement Awards (University)

Lloyd Ellis Griffin Scholar
Presidential Scholar
Achievement Scholar

Awards/Honors

Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Star 2016-2022

Bar Admissions

California
U.S. District Court Northern District of California
U.S. District Court Eastern District of California
U.S. District Court Central District of California

Memberships

Roseville Rotary Club
Past President of the Rotary Club of Rohnert Park

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