Kathleen Ruigomez testified about her experience with lawyer Tom Girardi during a 2013 mediation for her lawsuit against Pacific Gas and Electric Co. Ruigomez discovered that Girardi had already settled her family’s case upon her arrival at the mediation. Girardi informed her that he had secured $5 million for her son, Joseph Ruigomez, who was severely injured in a 2010 gas pipeline explosion, and that she, her ex-husband, and her daughter would receive $1 million, $1 million, and $250,000, respectively. However, Ruigomez later received a form from another Girardi Keese attorney indicating a $9.9 million settlement for her son.
Former Girardi Keese clients shared similar frustrations on Wednesday, describing how they repeatedly attempted to obtain their settlements or payments, only to be met with delays and excuses through emails and memos, including assertions that Girardi hadn’t signed the checks. More details can be found in the original article on Law.com.