R. Gregory Lewis (Charlotte, NC) (Automobile Liability) obtained a Defense Verdict in an automobile liability case. Plaintiff filed suit alleging that she was injured in two motor vehicle accidents that occurred on December 21, 2018. Defendant Hill rear-ended a rented vehicle operated by Kelvin Smith (Plaintiff’s then-husband) and in which Plaintiff was a passenger. Plaintiff… Read More
Joseph, Jo-Ann v. All Channel Enterprises, Inc., David Mazure, United Water Restoration Group, Inc., Tyler M. Gilman and USAA
Christopher Blain and Courtney Lucke (Tampa, FL) (Automobile Liability) obtained a favorable ruling in a court-ordered non-binding arbitration against the Plaintiff. The claim involved an automobile accident that took place in a parking lot. The Defendant was attempting to back out of a parking space when a collision took place with Plaintiff’s vehicle. Both parties… Read More
Kellogg v. Sounder
Ashley Maconeghy (Atlanta, GA) (Auto Liability) obtained a Dismissal with Prejudice on behalf of the named Defendant in the matter of Kellogg v. Sounder. Sharhonda Kellogg alleged she sustained injuries in a motor vehicle accident with Allstate’s insured, Steven Sounder. After receiving the assignment, Ms. Maconeghy realized that although the Defendant was served, it was not until 210 days… Read More
Vernis & Bowling Obtains Defense Verdict in Florida’s First Live Jury Trial post COVID-19
Jeffrey P. Gill (Pensacola, FL) and G. Jeffrey Vernis (N. Palm Beach, FL) obtained a Defense Verdict in the first live jury trial in the State of Florida this week in Panama City, Florida, since Covid-19 closed our courts. With Covid restrictions in place, we started to pick a jury on October 12, 2020. The… Read More
Iris Hunter et al v. Laquita Shandrell Morrissette
Maloree McDonough (Birmingham, AL) (Auto Liability) obtained a favorable verdict in a two-day jury trial against an Allstate insured in Birmingham, Alabama. This claim involved a car accident in which the Defendant rear-ended the Plaintiffs’ vehicle, which was stopped at an intersection. The Defendant admitted liability prior to trial, so the only issue in dispute… Read More