DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall

$6

Libel

Jury verdict affirmed by Court of Appeals for a former state firearms examiner, Beth Desmond, in her libel case against the Raleigh News & Observer and reporter Mandy Locke.

$300,000

Auto Accident

Nurse involved in automobile collision when defendant failed to yield right of way and made a left turn. Suffered severe left knee laceration, sprain, other lacerations and contusions, sprains to both hands, herniated disc at L5-S1 requiring surgery, and aggravation of pre-existing hip condition requiring hip replacement surgery.

$140,000

Commercial Trucking Accident

Man moving from Georgia to West Virginia hit by 18-wheeler in North Carolina, suffered severe shoulder injury (labral tear) requiring extensive physical therapy.

$122,500

Auto Accident

Single mother hit by pick-up truck running a red light, suffered a severely fractured right ankle.

$101,000

Animal Attack

Part-time student and restaurant worker attacked by two Pit Bulls while mowing grass, suffered severe tears and lacerations, bruises, bite marks, sprained ankle, and fractured toe.

Violent Felony

Felony charge of aiding and abetting an assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill dismissed. Defendant provided shooter with gun, but investigation showed reasonable belief shooter was in danger.