August 2008 - Defense Verdict
The Firm recently obtained a defense verdict in a jury trial in Mobile County, Alabama. The plaintiff contended was that she had the right of way in a turning lane which the defendant's vehicle occupied. The plaintiff claimed a low back herniation and demanded $85,000 to settle. At trial, the plaintiff was impeached with prior claims pertaining to the same alleged claims. After deliberating 30 minutes, the jury returned a verdict for the defense. The case was tried by Jay Watkins.
