JuryTrials
For the month of Sept . 2022 Judge : Hon . Kimberly Sharpe
Byrd Parties : Michael r . Smith v .
Michael McKinley Attorneys for plaintiff : Stephen Barnes & Adam rieth , Barnes Trial group
Attorneys for defendant : Cary Cash & Jessica russ , Freeman , goldis & Cash , P . A .
Nature of case : Automobile negligence . damages include lumbar MEndS procedure and facet joint injury .
Verdict : $ 3,425,000 . Plaintiff Motion to Tax Attorney ’ s Fees & Costs pending . v . Willow Tree Healthcare Center and Communicare Health Services
Attorneys for plaintiff : Tommy Harmon of Harmon Parker , P . A . and damon L . Ellis of Mani , Ellis , & Layne , PLLC
Attorneys for defendant : Tracey B . Eberling , Andrew Smith , and deva Soloman of Steptoe & Johnson , PLLC
Nature of case : Wrongful death : choking incident leading to brain damage and death
Verdict : $ 1.5 million ; case settled for additional monies immediately prior to starting punitive damages ’ phase of trial .
For the month of Oct . 2022 Judge : Hon . Cheryl K . Thomas Parties : Shawn Cook and Julie Peters v . Universal Property & Casualty Ins Co .
Attorneys for plaintiff : Jeffrey groover and Ardalan Montazer , Kanner & Pintaluga
Attorneys for defendant : Scott Plankey and Michael green , Hightower , Stratton , novigrod , Kantor
Nature of case : Breach of Contract
Verdict : For Plaintiffs , $ 47,000 ( full ask )
For the month of Sept . 2022 Judge : Hon . debra McLaughlin Parties : rachel Smith ( deceased )
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