Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman

$1M

Wrongful Death

Wisdom v. Ruark. Plaintiff’s decedent was hit by a vehicle after a box fell off his truck into the roadway. Police initially concluded the decedent was the sole cause, but discovery revealed the driver had alcohol in his system and was speeding. Settled pre-suit for policy limits.

$897,000

Wrongful Death

Robyn Howard v. Aetna Life Insurance Company, Royal Sonesta, Inc., Sonesta International Hotel Corp., et al. Groom drowned in a hotel pool during his honeymoon in New Orleans. Investigation revealed the pool was not built according to Louisiana law and lacked required safety features. Claim also involved care from Charity Hospital prior to death. Total amount obtained from all defendants.

$800,000

Business/Dram Shop Negligence

Case result involving business and dram shop negligence.

$725,000

Truck Accident

Foster v. Kroger Dedicated Logistics Company and Tullos. Plaintiff Mr. Foster was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler owned by Kroger in a construction zone on the interstate, after he had come to a complete stop. Kroger initially denied liability, but discovery established driver violations. Mr. Foster suffered a neck injury requiring a two-level fusion. Settled after formal mediation and shortly before trial.

$480,000

Premises Liability

Case result involving premises liability.

$411,600

Truck Accident

Robert Maines and Teresa McElvain v. Robert T. Hill and Wer-Mac Express, Inc., and/or Gwendolyn Nunley and Willie M. Ellis. Driver of a truck struck by an 18-wheeler at an intersection in Memphis, resulting in a permanently injured shoulder. Jury awarded a verdict after a trial in Federal District Court in Memphis.