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MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: $23.2 MILLION Case name: Laron Birmingham, a Minor, by David P. Lowe, Guardian ad Litem and Kishia Lee v. Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund, Lifetime OB/GYN, Ltd.; Dr. Donald Baccus; St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Inc. Case ...

PERSONAL INJURY: $1.7 MILLION Case name: Rogers vs. Kleinhas, et al. Case no: 08-CV-1100 Court: Washington County Circuit Court Judge: Hon. Patrick Faragher Injuries alleged: Cervical Spine Injury which required two surgeries Original amount sought: $2.5 Million Highest offer: $1.7 ...

CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT: $8.8 MILLION Court: Waukesha County Circuit Court Case name: William Eisler v. West Bend Mutual, et al. Case No: 07-CV-2734 Judge: Honorable Michael Bohren Verdict: In favor of plaintiff Award: $8.8 Million Special damages: Past medical damages: $1,239,492 ...

PERSONAL INJURY: ZERO DOLLARS Case name: Roach, et al. v. Dixie Gas Co., et al. Case number: 06-02-0140 Court: Hardeman County, Tenn Judge: Judge Weber McCraw Injuries alleged: Severe PTSD and depression; permanent hearing loss and impaired speech; complete disability; ...

BAD FAITH: $8.37 MILLION Court: Milwaukee County Circuit Court Case name: Park Terrace LLC v. Transportation Insurance Co., et al. Case number: 2007CV012848 Judge: Hon. William Pocan Verdict & settlement: Verdict in favor of plaintiff Award: $8.37 million Special damages: ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...