Notable and Precedent Setting Cases

Serving individuals and attorneys in West Palm Beach, throughout Florida and the U.S.

Consumer Justice Attorney Edward M. Ricci seeks justice for victims of personal injury, crashworthiness and consumer fraud.

Ed has been actively involved in the respresentation of more than 1000 cases over the course of his career. His success in the courtroom is legendary. Below are just some of the notable and precedent setting cases that he has handled over his thirty plus year career as a civil trial attorney.

The accounts of recent trials, jury verdicts and settlements contained in this website are intended to illustrate the experience of the firm in a variety of litigation areas. Each case is unique, and the results in one case do not necessarily indicate the quality or value of another case. If you have any questions regarding any of these cases or to receive a complimentary review of any potential case, please contact Ed Ricci.

Personal Injury

Women is paralyzed, but justice prevails
In this groundbreaking case, ergonomics was used as evidence for the first time.
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Young man thrown from a poorly designed crane is badly injured
This case set a standard for adequate counter weights for portable cranes.
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Crashworthiness

Five people thrown from van and killed
This case helped lead to more stringent requirements for conversion vans.
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Air Bag Failure

Defective airbag sensor causes crash
Attorney Ed Ricci tried the first defective airbag case in U.S. history.
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Fuel System Failure

Young woman burned - state law said vehicle manufacturer not responsible
This precedent setting case held vehicle manufacturers accountable for vehicle defects in automobiles that were older than 12-years-old by going outside of the State of Florida and suing where the vehicle was manufactured.
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Seat Belt Defects

Woman is killed driving a compact car that flips over
The investigation found that it didn't matter how tall a person was - the seat belt did not fit properly.
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SUV Rollover

Two men badly burned get justice at trial
This case involved an International (Navistar) truck that rolled over and caught fire, badly burning the two men inside.
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Tire Defects

Ford hides the Explorer's dangers putting thousands in unsafe vehicles
The Firm filed the first action against Ford involving the dangers of the Explorer with its Bridgestone/Firestone tires.
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Insurance Litigation

Fighting managed care and gaining an unprecedented award
This case was one of the largest managed care verdicts in U.S. history.
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One individual against "big sugar" and big money
This case was about securing the rights of an individual and his small business against the wealth, power and might of the insurance industry and the most powerful sugar barons in America.
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Unfair Claims Practices Act tested by senior citizens
This case set the precedent for how elderly consumers should be treated - fairly and honestly.
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Managed care company commits fraud
This was a precedent setting case in that it challenged the application of ERISA law to blatant fraud by managed care companies.
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