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May 3, 2010

09CV00078 Geraldine Tupper v. American Family Mutual Insurance Company, et al.

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT: $500,000Injuries claimed: Fractured pelvis; fractured right humerus with dislocation. During Geraldine Tupper’s hospitalization following the crash, surgery was scheduled to repair her right humerus fracture. However, due to Tupper’s weakened condition, the decision was made to cancel the surgery. Unfortunately, this meant that her fractured arm did not heal bac[...]

Apr 26, 2010

Virgil Joiner, et al. v. East Pointe Marketplace Limited Partnership, et al.

PERSONAL INJURY: ZERO DOLLARS Injuries claimed: Plaintiff sustained fractures and an ulnar deviation of two fingers on her right hand, requiring surgery and extensive physical therapy. She incurred medical expenses of $19,260.52, and a wage loss of $2,250.40. She suffered a permanent decrease in flexion and extension of one of her fingers on the right […]

Apr 19, 2010

Weis v. Marshfield Clinic, et al.

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: ZERO DOLLARS Injuries claimed: The patient’s estate claimed pre-death pain and suffering, and the patient’s widow requested loss of society and companionship. Court: Brown County Circuit Court Case name: Weis v. Marshfield Clinic, et al. Case number: 07-CV-175 Judge: Donald R. Zuidmulder Verdict & settlement: The jury returned a defense verdict Amount sought: [[...]

Mar 29, 2010

Estate of Michael Edward Bell, Kim Marie Bell, Michael Martin Bell, Shantae Bell v. Officer Erich R. Strausbaugh, Officer Erich S. Weidner, Lieutenant David H. Krueger, Officer Albert B. Gonzales, City of Kenosha

CIVIL RIGHTS: $1.75 MILLION Injuries claimed: Death, Emotional Distress Court: United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin Case name: Estate of Michael Edward Bell, Kim Marie Bell, Michael Martin Bell, Shantae Bell v. Officer Erich R. Strausbaugh, Officer Erich S. Weidner, Lieutenant David H. Krueger, Officer Albert B. Gonzales, City of Kenosha Case number: […]

Mar 22, 2010

Emily J. Craker vs. Devin A. Parker (Deceased)

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT: $425,000 Injuries alleged: Multiple fractures (hip, tailbone, ribs, arm) and internal injuries; permanent with scars. Scarring description: Surgical scars are the most prominent. She also has disfigurement from the chest tube and left flank lacerations Case name: Emily J. Craker vs. Devin A. Parker (Deceased) Case no.: 09-CV-290 Court: Waupaca County Circuit […]

Mar 8, 2010

Jackson, et. al v. Dr. F., et al.

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE/ WRONGFUL DEATH: ZERO DOLLARS Injuries alleged: Past medical and funeral expenses; loss of society and companionship for surviving spouse and minor child; pecuniary loss for surviving spouse and minor child Case name: Jackson, et. al v. Dr. F., et al. Court: Iron County Circuit Court Judge: Patrick J. Madden Amount sought at trial: […]

Feb 22, 2010

Vernon and Georgia Kohlwey v. Holy Family Memorial, Inc., et al.

GENERAL NEGLIGENCE: ZERO DOLLARS Case name: Vernon and Georgia Kohlwey v. Holy Family Memorial, Inc., et al. Court: Manitowoc County Circuit Court Judge: Jerome L. Fox Injuries alleged: Past Medical Expenses, Past and Future Pain and Suffering, Loss of Society and Companionship Amount sought at trial: $577,000 Highest offer: $0 Verdict: Jury verdict for defense […]

Feb 8, 2010

Re: Benda, et al. v. Crates Leather, et al.

PERSONAL INJURY: $525,000Injuries claimed: S1 (sacroiliac) joint disruption on the left; pubic symphysis diastatis; a closed sacral fracture on the left side, urethral tears; a rectroperitoneal hematoma; and left 4, 5, 6, 7 rib fractures. The urethral tear eventually led to permanent erectile dysfunctionCase name: Re: Benda, et al. v. Crates Leather, et al.Case number: […]

Jan 11, 2010

Nicholas Kraby vs. Juan Gomez

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT: $75,000 Injuries alleged: Multiple lacerations to his face Case name: Nicholas Kraby vs. Juan Gomez Court: Milwaukee County Circuit Court Case number: 08CV016391 Mediator: Gerald Schmidt Insurance: American Family Insurance Group Plaintiff’s attorney/firm: Mark S. Young, Habush Habush & Rottier, SC Defendant’s attorney/firm: Mary Kniaz, American Family Date [...]

Jan 4, 2010

Margaret Friar vs. Nicole Pusa

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT: $145,000 Injuries claimed: Depressed left lateral tibial plateau fracture and 3mm anterior knee joint fracture fragment with moderate joint effusion. She will continue to take blood thinners to avoid further embolism and clotting. Also, she runs a higher risk of spontaneous internal bleeding. Court: Milwaukee County Circuit Court Case name: Margaret Friar […]

Jan 4, 2010

Glen Updike vs. David Nelson

GENERAL NEGLIGENCE: $168,750 Injuries claimed: Bilateral mandible fracture, right femur fracture, right calcaneal fracture, right shoulder injury resulting in adhesive capsulitis, facial lacerations, fractured teeth and multiple abrasions. Court: Trempealeau County Circuit Court Case name: Glen Updike vs. David Nelson Case number: 08CV151 Judge: David Richie, mediator Verdict & settlement: Set[...]

Dec 28, 2009

Teske v. Wausau Heart and Lung Surgeons, SC, et al.

MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE: ZERO DOLLARS Case name: Teske v. Wausau Heart and Lung Surgeons, SC, et al. Case no.: 07-CV-130 Court: Lincoln County Circuit Court Judge: Hon. Jay Tlusty Injuries alleged: The patient’s estate claimed pre-death pain and suffering. The patient’s widow claimed loss of society and companionship and pecuniary damages in the form of past […]

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