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MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT: $1.25 MILLION Injuries/damages: Spinal cord injury requiring spinal fusion-incomplete paraplegia but ambulatory Case name: S. Worzalla v. R. Fleck, State Farm County: Dane County Case number: settled before filing Verdict/settlement: Settlement in favor of plaintiff Amount of ...

BUSINESS TORT/NUISANCE: $5 MILLION Case name: Bollant Farms, Inc., Steven Bollant, Delores Bollant and Thomas Bollant vs. Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative and Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange Case No. 07-CV-349 Court: Grant Circuit Court Judge: Hon. Robert P. Van De ...

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT: $359,987Injuries claimed: Cervical disc herniations at C5-6 and C6-7 Court: Waukesha County Circuit CourtCase name: Daniel J. Britten v. USAA et al.Case number: 08-CV-3189Judge: Honorable Michael O. BohrenVerdict/settlement: Settlement Amount: $359,987 Original amount sought: The defendant John ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: ...

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., ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT: $1.8 MILLION Injuries claimed: Crush injury to left foot with lateral malleolus fracture; multiple metatarsal fractures; closed degloving injury to left thigh, resulting in permanent lymphedema; left midfoot post-traumatic arthritis; left olecranon fracture; post-traumatic stress disorder Court: Milwaukee ...

ACCOUNTANT MALPRACTICE/MISREPRESENTATION: $3 MILLION Injuries claimed: Lost loan value and interest/penalties Court: Dane County Circuit Court Case name: American Trust and Savings Bank v. Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company, Bremser, Schommer & McHugh CPA’s LLC, Bremser Group Inc Case number: 07CV1175 ...

PERSONAL INJURY: $320,000 Name of case: Shari A. Kalk v. Courtney M. Jones, et al. Court: Dunn County Circuit Court Case number: 05CV212 Judge: Hon. William C. Stewart, Jr. Injuries alleged: Mild traumatic brain injury, cervical and lumbar strain, L-spine ...

PERSONAL INJURY: ZERO DOLLARS Injuries claimed: Anoxic brain injury and confinement to a wheelchair. Court: Milwaukee County Circuit Court Case name: Nelson v. Dr. W. Case number: 04-CV-001361 Judge: Charles F. Kahn Verdict & settlement: Jury returned defense verdict (as ...

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: ZERO DOLLARS Injuries claimed: Plaintiffs alleged that Dr. Borgnes should have added more information to his nuclear study report and that he misinterpreted an aspect of the test. Plaintiffs alleged Dr. Jenny should have sent Mr. Weborg to ...

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: ZERO DOLLARS Case name: Gray v. Dr. C. Case number: 06-CV-305 Court: Rock County Circuit Court Judge: Daniel T. Dillon Injuries alleged: Chronic and continuing groin pain as a result of negligently performed hernia repair surgery. Plaintiff attorney: ...

PRODUCT/NEGLIGENCE: $300,000 Injuries claimed: Mid abdomen puncture wound; 2nd degree burns to the left hand Court: Sheboygan County Circuit Court Case name: Sarah (Zickert) Lisowe vs. J&M Displays, Inc. Case number: 08CV184 Judge: Edward L. Stengel. Mediator: Joseph D. McDevitt ...

PERSONAL INJURY: $6.9 MILLION Injuries claimed: Plaintiff’s car was occupied by a couple in their 50s and their 4-year-old granddaughter. The grandfather suffered a fractured left tibia and fibula repaired with intramedullary nailing, and post-traumatic stress disorder. His wife died ...

PERSONAL INJURY: $6.9 MILLION Injuries claimed: Plaintiff’s car was occupied by a couple in their 50s and their 4-year-old granddaughter. The grandfather suffered a fractured left tibia and fibula repaired with intramedullary nailing, and post-traumatic stress disorder. His wife died ...

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: $17.3 MILLION Injuries claimed: Permanent brain damage Court: Dane County Circuit Court Case name: Shelbey N. Bomkamp (dob 11-2-2000, Shelbey was 6 years old at the time of the medical negligence). Margaret Bomkamp and Douglas Bomkamp, Shelbey’s parents ...

PERSONAL INJURY: $900,000 Injuries: Leg severed below the knee Case name: Bradley B. Beschta, by his GAL vs. West Bend Insurance Company Case no.: 2008-CV-000728 Court: Ozaukee County Circuit Court Judge: Honorable Paul V. Malloy Verdict/settlement: Settlement in favor of ...

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT: $1.99 MILLION Injuries claimed: Extensive fractures to both legs, ankles and feet, fractured sternum, and fractured finger; Foot amputated and numerous scars from surgeries Court: Wood County Circuit Court Case name: Constance Lang vs. Christopher Metz Case ...

PERSONAL INJURY: $1.5 MILLION Injuries claimed: Ankle fracture, right arm fracture; client’s wife died at scene Court: Racine County Circuit Court Case name: Russell West vs. Vicki Piotrowski Verdict & settlement: Settlement in favor of plaintiff Original amount sought: $2,400,000 ...

KICKBACKS: ZERO DOLLARS Court: Racine County Circuit Court Case name: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. vs. Milton E. Morris, et al. Case number: 04-CV-1873 Judge: Wayne J. Marik Verdict & Settlement: Defense verdict Award: Zero dollars Disposition date: June 17, ...

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: $1.3 MILLION Case name: John P. Johnson, et al. v. Anthony T. Machi, M.D., et al. Case number: 06-CV-12609 Court: Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge: Hon. Dennis P. Moroney Original amount sought: $1,000,000 Highest offer: $250,000 Verdict: $1,341,027 ...