Wanger Jones Helsley PC is proud to announce a recent trial victory that was named Trial Digest’s Case of the Month and featured in both the Daily Journal and the Fresno County Bar Bulletin. In a high-stakes wrongful death case arising from a tragic multi-vehicle accident on rural State Route 88 in San Joaquin County, attorneys Patrick D. Toole and Danika E. Jones secured a complete defense verdict on behalf of Foster Farms LLC and its employee driver.

Plaintiffs sought $6 million in noneconomic damages, alleging negligence in the operation of a tractor-trailer by the defendant driver. Despite the emotional weight of the case and a complex fact pattern involving multiple vehicles and poor nighttime visibility, the Wanger Jones Helsley team successfully demonstrated that the driver acted reasonably and safely under the circumstances. The jury found no negligence, returning a full defense verdict.

This result is a testament to Wanger Jones Helsley’s strength in trial advocacy and ability to navigate challenging, high-stakes litigation. We congratulate Patrick and Danika on this well-earned win and thank our clients for their trust.

📄 Read the full case summary in the Daily Journal
📰 Featured as Case of the Month in the Fresno County Bar Bulletin – April 2025 Issue