Messner Reeves LLP

$18M

Intellectual Property Litigation

Partners Greg Sitrick and Isaac Crum secured an $18 million jury verdict in a federal design patent and trademark infringement case for their client, Cozy Comfort Company, LLC.

Medical Malpractice Defense

Partner Katherine Otto and Associate Kristina Wright secured a defense verdict in a 7-day jury trial defending a dentist against claims of negligence related to a 3rd molar extraction resulting in permanent numbness. Plaintiff's punitive damages claim was dismissed, and the jury found no negligence.

Insurance Litigation Defense

Partner John Stevens secured a complete defense verdict after a 5-day jury trial in a first-party statutory delay case where the plaintiff was seeking over $1.5 million. The jury found the plaintiff had materially breached the contract with her insurer.

Premises Liability Defense

Mike Edwards and Nick Hamilton obtained summary judgment on behalf of a strip resort property in a premises liability action where the plaintiff claimed a slip and fall but could not prove a dangerous condition or notice.

Premises Liability Defense

Mike Edwards obtained summary judgment on behalf of a strip resort property in a premises liability action where the plaintiff claimed significant injuries after slipping on a liquid, but the defendant proved no negligence or notice of the spill.

Premises Liability Defense

Mike Edwards and David Pritchett obtained summary judgment on behalf of a Las Vegas hotel/casino resort in a premises liability action where the plaintiff claimed significant personal injuries from slipping on a liquid spill, but could not demonstrate constructive notice.