VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS
1. Conversion, Fiduciary Duty, Georgia Civil RICO Act
Private southeast Georgia utility company made claim against estate and trust of deceased vice president/manager who had operated system for several decades, for conversion, breach of fiduciary duty, and R.I.C.O. After discovery, defendant had syphoned off and embezzled over $300,000 during past 16 year period and fraudulently induced plaintiff to fund bonus plan; estate and trust paid $450,000 in settlement of claims stage prior to suit being filed.
2. Defamation
Case asserting claims for libel and slander, invasion of property, and emotional distress arising out of harassment, false accusations, etc. Bench trial conducted. Judgment in favor of Plaintiff in the following amounts.
Damages: $470,144.0
Attorneys Fees/Expenses: $160,213.2
3. Personal injury ; Truck collision
Plaintiff and Defendant, both over-the-road truck drivers, were travelling southbound on I-95. Defendant had pulled tractor-trailer through median and from one lane of I-95 to the other and left trailer hanging out. Substantial crash and collision. Settled at mediation: $110,000
4. Personal Injury; DUI
Plaintiff was stopped at traffic signal and rear-ended without warning. Defendant charged with DUI in causing accident. Injuries to neck and back. Settlement at mediation: $55,000
5. Personal Injury; DUI
Plaintiff was struck while crossing intersection with green light. Defendant ran red light and broad-sided Plaintiff. Defendant charged with DUI in causing accident. Injuries to neck and back. Settlement at mediation: $32,500
6. Personal Injury; Van passenger
Plaintiff was a passenger in van being transported to work. Collision by another driver. Injuries to lower back and left knee. Surgery to left knee. Pre-trial settlement: $75,000
7. Personal Injury; Rear-ended at traffic light
Plaintiff was 3rd vehicle in line at stop light. Struck from behind without warning. Driver distracted by cell phone use. Substantial injury to back. Pre-trial settlement: $100,000
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