Case: Huntley v. Federal Insurance Company
Attorney: TMC/RLG
Court: Monroe Circuit Court (Judge Francis Hill) Date of Trial: August 11-12, 2009
When: Trial in August 11-12, 2009
Nature of Case: Underinsured motorist
Verdict: $90,000 for Plainitff; $10,000 for Loss of Consortium
Facts: This underinsured motorist claim arose from an automobile accident in August 2000. The plaintiff sustained a compression fracture of her thoracic spine. After non-binding arbitration, the plaintiff filed a civil complaint, alleging personal injury, loss of earnings capacity and loss of insurability. The plaintiffs requested damages in excess of One Million Dollars.

Case: Jeffrey C. and Robin Collier v. Randall Conley, D.V.M.
Attorney: Ty M. Craver
Court: Allen County Superior Court
When: Trial in October 2008
Nature of Case: Veterinary malpractice
Verdict: Defense
Facts: Plaintiff’s filed suit against Dr. Conley alleging that his negligence caused the death of a quarter horse during a routine pregnancy examination. The Plaintiff’s alleged the fair market value and future breeding value of their quarter horse to exceed $100,000. A defense verdict on all counts alleged by the Plaintiffs was issued following a two-day trial.

Case: Jennifer Cottman v. Dora Brothers Hospitality
Attorney: Ty M. Craver
Court: Worker’s Compensation Board – C-178507
When: April, 2008/ October, 2008
Nature of Case: Worker’s compensation
Verdict: Defense
Facts: Injured worker alleged ongoing medical problems regarding a compensable injury to her ankle which included a claim for RSD and PTD benefits. Injured worker received a ‘take nothing’ award from the Board in April, 2008 and the decision was affirmed by the Full Board in October, 2008.

Case: Chilton v. Dr. Gary Thompson
Attorney: Elizabeth H. Knotts
Court: Marion Circuit Court
When: Trial in March 2008
Nature of Case: Medical malpractice
Verdict: Defense
Facts: Dr. Thompson was Chance Chilton’s pediatrician. Chance’s parents brought him to Dr. Thompson’s office following a fall from his crib. Based on the severity of his injuries, Dr. Thompson sent Chance to the emergency department. Dr. Thompson called the ER and advised that Chance was coming in, that Chance’s injuries were severe, and that a social service consult should be obtained. Subsequently, Child Protective Services investigated and found that Chance’s injuries were consistent with the parents’ history of the fall. One month later, Chance sustained additional injuries and died. Plaintiff sued Dr. Thompson, and other providers, for failure to report the incident to Child Protective Services. The jury found Dr. Thompson’s actions met the applicable standard of care.