In the recent Fulton County Superior Court case of Winfred Evans v. Norfolk Southern Railway et al. (2012CV223527), the railroad admitted liability for the accident in which Evans was injured but, in its closing statement, suggested that fair compensation for his injuries might be approximately $100,000, far less than the $1.5 million Evans was seeking.

Singer Johnny GIll's case against Hyatt Corporation for invasion of privacy and tresspass is scheduled to go to trial Monday in Fulton County State Court.

UPDATE: On April 17, the parties in this case reached a settlement, and the case is not proceeding to trial as originally scheduled. Terms of the settlement were not made available to CVN or the public.

Atlanta—A late night incident in which a Fulton County Sheriff’s deputy and Hyatt security personnel allegedly entered the locked hotel room of singer Johnny Gill without permission forms the basis of a lawsuit by Gill against Hyatt Corporation that is scheduled for trial in Fulton County State Court Monday. Johnny Gill v. Darian Dockx et al. (09EV007611). Courtroom View Network has applied to the Court for permission to record the proceedings.

Plaintiff's attorney James Holland demonstrates to the jury the injuries Wifred Evans received when the van in which he was traveling was struck by a Norfolk Southern train. A Fulton County Superior Court jury awarded Evans over $1 million in damage as a result of the collision.