NEGLIGENCE: Alternative causation evidence improperly excluded in MVA trial, error compounded by Plaintiff taunting Defense for not presenting excluded evidence… $510,343.05 verdict reversed, remanded for new trial on causation/damages elements of pain/suffering and course of life… Dayton reversed (52-page Opinion). [Read more…]
$510,343.05 verdict, admitted liability MVA, shoulder
VERDICT: $510,343.05, admitted liability MVA, shoulder injuries likely requiring replacement. [Read more…]
Defense verdict, med-mal, hysterectomy complication
VERDICT: Defense, medical malpractice, hysterectomy complication. [Read more…]
$400,000 verdict, FELA, back herniation
VERDICT: $400,000, FELA, carman, claimed low-back herniation from working on brakes around icy berm… defense verdict as to cumulative trauma. [Read more…]
ERISA, “3 cents on dollar” settlement disapproval
ERISA: Haddon’s disapproval of “3 cents on the dollar” settlement not sufficiently serious for interlocutory appeal since parties free to negotiate settlement more favorable to class. [Read more…]
Negligence, bar deck collapse, $683,963, 5% City
NEGLIGENCE: Testimony/instructions as to City’s negligence in bar deck collapse in $683,962.51 verdict (5% negligence by City) affirmed… Christopher affirmed (IOR I-3(d)). [Read more…]