REPRESENTATIVE CASES
Wrongful Death
- Nine-day jury trial awarded millions to the wife of jail detainee who expired in a cell because jail nursing staff was found to have intentionally disregarded his serious medical condition. Judgment reduced by jury for detainee’s failing to mitigate his own risk. Affirmed on appeal.
- Four-day jury trial found in favor of the defendant county jail. Plaintiff’s estate alleged jail staff was negligent resulting in a jail detainee’s death in his cell. Jury disagreed. Appeal voluntarily dismissed.