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|VIDEO| Who Served Up the Key to an $11M TBI Verdict Against Papa John’s?

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Jun 3, 2016 2:06:20 AM

Dr. Angela Ashley "knows more about the human brain in her thumbnail than all of us in this courtroom put together!" Keenan Nix says in his closing argument against Papa John's. 


How does a jury shown no more than $225,000 in past medical expenses—no future lost wages, no future medical expenses—return an $11 million verdict in a traumatic brain injury trial?

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Topics: Negligence, Georgia, Transportation, Williams v. Pollard

MARTA Prevails in $13M+ Trial over Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Posted by Arlin Crisco on May 19, 2016 2:56:52 PM

James Scarbrough delivers his closing argument on behalf of MARTA at trial over the death of Jeffrey Usher, who died after his motorcycle struck a MARTA paratransit vehicle. 


 

Atlanta—A Fulton County Superior Court jury Wednesday cleared the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority of fault in the death of a motorcyclist who collided with a MARTA paratransit vehicle. Lynn v. MARTA, 2015CV259595.

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Topics: Negligence, Georgia, Transportation, Lynn v. MARTA

Trial Begins in Deadly Motorcycle-MARTA Crash Next Week

Posted by Arlin Crisco on May 13, 2016 10:05:36 AM

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Atlanta—Jury selection is set to begin Monday at trial over MARTA’s alleged role in the death of an Atlanta-area motorcyclist. Lynn v. MARTA, 2015CV259595.

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Topics: Negligence, Georgia, Transportation, Lynn v. MARTA

$15M Award Jabs Emory Healthcare in Trial over Patient's Paralyzing Fall

Posted by Arlin Crisco on May 3, 2016 1:16:36 AM

John Hall delivers his closing argument for Emory Healthcare at trial over the fall that paralyzed Cris Nelson. Jurors awarded Nelson and his wife, Deborah, $15 million. 


 

Decatur, GA—Jurors Monday found Emory Healthcare liable for $15 million in damages for its role in the fall that paralyzed a patient during a routine blood draw. Nelson v. Emory Healthcare, 14A53202E2.

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Topics: Negligence, Medical Malpractice, Georgia, Nelson v. Emory Healthcare, et al.

Jury to Decide Damages for Man Paralyzed During Blood Draw at Emory Healthcare Clinic 

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Apr 28, 2016 1:57:20 AM

Lloyd Bell details events leading to Cris Nelson's fall during a blood draw at an Emory Healthcare clinic. Emory has admitted negligence for the fall, which paralyzed Nelson. Jurors will decide damages, which run into the millions. 


 Decatur, GA—Jurors will determine the amount Emory Healthcare owes a man for a paralyzing fall he suffered during a routine blood draw, as trial opened Tuesday against the healthcare provider. Nelson v. Emory Healthcare, 14A53202E2.

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Topics: Negligence, Medical Malpractice, Georgia, Nelson v. Emory Healthcare, et al.