Cooper & Friedman Attorneys at Law

$6.3M

Civil Rights, Personal Injury

Jury verdict for client injured by a sheriff deputy who pistol-whipped him during an attempted arrest, violating constitutional rights and causing severe PTSD. The claim was later settled for a confidential amount prior to appeal.

$1.8M

Wrongful Death, Personal Injury

Settlement for family in wrongful death case involving football player Max Gilpin, who collapsed and died from heat stroke after being forced to run excessive wind sprints at PRP High School in 2008. The case led to higher safety standards and tougher heat practice rules.

$1.2M

Will Contest, Estate Litigation

Recovered in a will contest case where an older man with an illness married a younger woman who changed his will days before his death to disinherit his family. Cooper & Friedman sued to recover for the family.

$875,000

Civil Rights, Wrongful Death

Recovered in a case involving an inmate who died by suicide in a jail cell after being left unprotected and deprived of medication, despite being considered suicidal by jail personnel. The firm sued the jail, jailor, and two deputies.

$610,000

Car Collision, Personal Injury

Recovered for a family involved in a significant car collision in Spencer County.

$600,000

Sexual Assault, Workplace Injury

Recovered for a woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted on a job site.