Ervin v. P & The Holdings, et al.

Defense obtained a no-cause verdict on behalf of Defendant, a commercial property owner. We represented the property owner in a premises liability case in which Plaintiff claimed to have suffered a traumatic brain injury resulting from a workplace accident. After 15 minutes of deliberation, the jury found no defect on the property.

Arthur v. Lewis

In this third-party automobile negligence case, Plaintiff sustained multiple fractures to his right ankle and foot necessitating surgical intervention and implementation of surgical hardware. Fault was not in dispute, as Plaintiff was struck and knocked off of a motorcycle at high speeds. The trial was over value of the claims. Plaintiff requested $850,000 at the time of trial. The jury returned a verdict of $275,000, commensurate with the settlement offers made prior to trial starting. The jury agreed with the defense that, despite Plaintiff’s injuries, there was minimal of evidence of any significant, future, lasting impairments from the accident.

Deborah Demitrish v Auto Owners

In this first party claim for no-fault benefits and collision damages, arising out of a motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff claimed benefits related to her neck, back and a claimed traumatic brain injury, as well as for unpaid repairs to her vehicle.  AutoOwners had made full payment for the collision damage and paid all medical and wage loss benefits that were reasonable, necessary and related to the motor vehicle accident.  Prior to the trial, Plaintiff’s demand for benefits, including repair to her vehicle, exceeded $1,000,000.00.  AutoOwners extended a settlement offer of $50,000.00, an amount equal to 100% of the benefits that plaintiff could present to the jury.  The jury returned a verdict for medical expenses and wage loss in the amount of $36,057.47.  The jury agreed with defense that any benefits owed were minimal and awarded only those benefits that plaintiff was able to provide proof of at Trial.

Brown v. Auto Owners

Prevailed in a summary jury trial relating to the issue of whether the driver of the at-fault vehicle in a third-party automobile negligence case had permission to use the vehicle from the owner. After hearing testimony from multiple witnesses, the jury found the owner did consent to the driver’s use of the vehicle. As a result, the at-fault driver was covered by an applicable insurance policy issued to a resident relative, and the Plaintiff’s uninsured motorist claims were dismissed as a matter of law. The ruling resulted in Auto Owners being absolved of $100,000 in potential uninsured motorist damages.

Jackson v. Liberty Mutual

Compromised Verdict – Plaintiff sought $500,000 for a shoulder injury on a UM claim.  $75,000 was offered prior to trial.  Jury awarded $77,000.  Defendant was entitled to Case Evaluation Sanctions.

Reed-Gibson v. State Farm

Plaintiff sought PIP benefits following a motor vehicle accident, for medical care, lost wages and attendant care.  We presented the jury with video surveillance that revealed Plaintiff was exaggerating her injuries.  The jury agreed and awarded a defense verdict.  The Court also found that Plaintiff had submitted a fraudulent claim, entitling State Farm to attorney fees for having to defend the matter. 

Lanurias et al. v. Progressive Insurance Company 

The insured and several medical providers filed suit claiming to be entitled to PIP benefits following a motor vehicle accident.  We presented the jury with evidence that the medical providers exaggerated the attendant care claim and fabricated records.  The jury returned a defense verdict in favor of Progressive, also finding that Level One Home Care had committed fraud.  Attorney fees were awarded to Progressive.