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Atlanta—Attorneys argued why a Georgia urban planner suffered ultimately fatal brain damage less than an hour after walking into an emergency room in 2010, as trial opened Wednesday against two ER doctors who treated her. Baker v. Dinerman, et al., 12EV015555.
Topics: Medical Malpractice, Georgia, Harrison Baker v. Dinerman, et al.
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West Palm Beach, FL—A former realtor told jurors Tuesday a 2007 Halloween Day fall delivered traumatic brain and spinal damage that have robbed her of her career and much of her memory, as the multi-million-dollar trial against the painting contractor and plaza owner she claims are responsible entered its second week. Sumner v. Lantana Palm Beach Retail, et al., 2010CA11199.
Topics: Premises Liability, Negligence, Retail, Sumner v. Lantana Palm Beach Retail
Jacksonville, FL—Attorneys battled Thursday over responsibility for the respiratory disease that killed a Florida man who allegedly smoked up to three packs of cigarettes a day for more than 30 years, as trial opened Thursday against R.J. Reynolds. Prentice v. R.J. Reynolds, 2008-CA-000386.
Topics: Products Liability, tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Prentice v. R.J. Reynolds
Despite a mountain of evidence and days of testimony, a courtroom gallery can catch its collective breath or a verdict can turn with a single powerful moment in a lawyer's closing or an intense back-and-forth with a key witness. Three of the most memorable moments in CVN's trials last month include:
Topics: Taylor Bean Plan Trust v. PricewaterhouseCoopers, Harthsorne v. MetLife, et al., Khan v. Moore Freight Service Inc.
