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North Florida

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Hartley v. Love & Brady

Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida (Federal Court)

Assault / Civil Rights Violation

Plaintiff was an inmate who sued 2 correctional officers for civil rights violations related to mental and physical injuries suffered from alleged assault. The injuries included fractured ribs, a perforated ear drum and cognitive deficits. Prior to trial, counsel for Plaintiff demanded a six figure settlement.

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Verdict for Defendant

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Hall v. Caps Marine

Green Cove Springs, Clay County, Florida

Product Liability

Plaintiff was a fire chief who claimed to have sustained a permanent and disabling injury to his knee when a boat ladder malfunctioned while he was climbing it. The injury required surgery and Plaintiff resigned from his job. Plaintiff sought $3,000,000.00 in damages for lost wages, medical treatment and pain and suffering.

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Result: Verdict for Defendant. Defendant awarded attorney’s fees and costs. Case affirmed for Defendant on appeal.

 

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Estate of Ray v. Estate of Spear

Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida

Auto Negligence – Wrongful Death

3 vehicle accident. Plaintiff’s estate sought damages against two Defendants for the wrongful death of their daughter. Plaintiff alleged that Defendant Spear was impaired by prescription medications and that this caused the accident. Plaintiff awarded $5,000,000.00 against the co-defendant and placed no liability on our driver.

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Verdict for Defendant

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Turpen v. Goodyear

Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida

Truck Accident

Defendant’s truck and Plaintiff’s vehicle collided in a turn lane. Plaintiff suffered a fractured collar bone and alleged cognitive deficits impacting his ability to work as a car salesman. Defendant disputed liability and damages. Plaintiff asked jury to award $1,000,000.00 for lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering.

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Jury found Plaintiff 90% at fault and awarded $3,500.00.

 

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Dixon v. Dairy Queen

Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida

Premises Liability

Plaintiff claimed to have sustained a herniated disk in his cervical spine and an occipital nerve injury as a result of a being struck by a light fixture that fell out of the ceiling. Defendant admitted liability but denied injury causation.

Result:

Verdict for Defendant

Central Florida

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Furbee v. Santa Maria Restaurant

St. Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida

Trip and Fall

Plaintiff sought damages for a tibial plateau fracture requiring surgery. Plaintiff asked jury to compensate her $260,000.00.

Result:

Verdict for Defendant. Defendant awarded attorney’s fees and costs.

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Rende v. First Floridian Insurance Company

Bunnell, Flagler County, Florida

Auto Negligence

Underinsured Motorists Claim. Plaintiff sued her insurance company when she was rear ended by an underinsured vehicle. She alleged cervical injuries which required injection therapy and a surgical recommendation. Defendant admitted liability for the accident but denied that the accident caused the injuries claimed.

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Verdict for Defendant. Defendant awarded attorney’s fees and costs.

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Davey v. Popcorn Ceilings

Ocala, Marion County, Florida

Truck Accident

Defendant’s truck rear ended Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleged cervical injuries requiring epidural injections and a recommendation for surgery. Defendant contested liability and damages. Jury found plaintiff 30% at fault.

Result:

Plaintiff awarded past medical bills, however Defendant prevailed on Proposal for Settlement and was awarded attorney’s fees and costs.

 

South Florida

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Blanchette v. Avner

West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida

Auto Negligence – Wrongful Death

Plaintiff’s estate alleged that decedent committed suicide due to injuries sustained in auto accident. Plaintiff’s counsel asked jury to compensate his client $1,035,000.00.

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Result: Defense Verdict.

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Trujillo v. NCY Construction, Et.al.

Location: Miami, Dade County, Florida

Construction Accident / Negligent Supervision

Allegations: Plaintiff suffered life threatening and catastrophic injuries as a result of an electric shock and subsequent fall from a building. Gross Negligence allegations made against Defendant for OSHA and National Electric Code Violations.

Result:

Dismissal as a matter of law on Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment. Defendant’s insurer collected attorney’s fees and costs based upon Proposal for Settlement that had been filed.

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Barrot v. Sutton Ferneries

West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida

Truck Accident

The accident involved a sideswipe collision on I-95. As a result of the accident, the plaintiff alleged to have sustained a low back injury and underwent four surgical procedures. Defendant disputed liability, causation and damages. Plaintiff made pre-trial demand of $475,000.00.

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Verdict for Defendant

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Orjales v. Goodyear

Miami, Dade County, Florida

Truck Accident

Defendant Goodyear truck rear ended the Plaintiff. Plaintiff’s, husband and wife, both alleged cervical and lumbar injuries. Plaintiff’s treating doctors testified that both suffered permanent injuries in the accident. Defendant admitted liability but denied that the accident caused injuries to either Plaintiff.

Result:

Verdict for Defendant. Defendant awarded attorney’s fees and costs.

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Castillo v. Jenny’s Flowers

Miami, Dade County, Florida

Premises Liability / Electrocution

Plaintiff suffered from catastrophic injuries as a result of electric shock. Plaintiff alleged Defendant was negligent in allowing power line to run too close to premises and in failing to warn the plaintiff about the condition.

Result:

Dismissal as a matter of law on defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment. Affirmed by 3rd DCA on appeal.

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Trujillo v. First Baptist Church of South Miami

Miami, Dade County, Florida

Playground Accident

Minor plaintiff sustained fracture to collar bone while on defendant’s pre-school playground. Plaintiff alleged that Defendant’s employees negligently supervised the minor plaintiff.

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Verdict for Defendant

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Goodyear v. Dunbar Armored

Ft. Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida

Auto Negligence

Intersection collision. Plaintiff alleged cervical injuries from the impact. Defendant contested liability and damages. Jury found no liability on the part of the Defendant.

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Verdict for Defendant

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Quintero v. New Testament Baptist Church

Miami, Dade County, Florida

Premises Liability

Plaintiff alleged that she sustained severe injury to her foot which required plastic surgical repair when her foot contacted a trailer that defendant allowed to exist on its property.

Result:

Dismissal as a matter of law on defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment. Affirmed by 3rd DCA on appeal.