Confidential Settlements
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT – PREMISES LIABILITY/WRONGFUL DEATH
Client was attending a rap concert in West Point, Mississippi over the Thanksgiving Holiday. While at the concert, she was shot by a 9mm handgun—resulting in her death. The family brought a lawsuit against the owner of the venue, those individuals that were charged with providing security, and the entertainer and concert promoters. The case was ultimately resolved by settlement for an undisclosed and confidential amount as agreed by the parties.
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT – EXCESSIVE FORCE – POLICE K9 CASE
Client was severely injured after being attacked in Horn Lake, Mississippi by a K9 police dog following a traffic stop for suspected DUI. Client’s injuries from this attack amounted to the loss of his entire lower calf muscle. The case was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi and later appealed to the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals. After the client prevailed in both Courts, the Defendant agreed to settle the case for a confidential sum.
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT – PREMISES LIABILITY/PIT BULL ATTACK
Client suffered a gruesome attack by two large pit bull dogs that were owned by his neighbor. The injuries sustained in this attack resulted in the amputation of client’s arm. The case settled for a confidential sum.
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT – TRUCKING ACCIDENT
Client suffered traumatic injuries following an accident involving an 18 wheeler that lost control and struck several vehicles before eventually bursting into flames and exploding. Client was personally injured in the collision, and during his efforts to rescue several of the passengers in his vehicle he received multiple burns to his body. Client also suffered emotional injuries due to the loss of a close friend, who was a passenger in his vehicle. The case was negotiated at mediation and ultimately resolved as part of a mutual confidentiality agreement.
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT – AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT
Client suffered a traumatic brain injury and broken nose in an automobile accident. Plaintiff’s symptoms included loss of memory, loss of cognitive function, and loss of fine motor skills, all of which made every day normal tasks and activities more difficult. After several years in litigation, the case ultimately resolved for a confidential sum.
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT – WRONGFUL DEATH – MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
The firm represented the family of an individual that died while in the hospital from a fall inside of her patient room. Patient was at high risk for fall, but the hospital staff did not take steps to ensure that the patient did not attempt to get in and out of bed. After several years of litigation, disclosing experts, and getting the case ready for trial, the case resolved for a confidential sum.
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT – JAIL SUICIDE CASE
Client was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence. She was transported to jail for booking. During the booking process, the client told the booking officers that she was depressed and that she wanted to die. She was placed into a holding cell without “dressing her out” and without removing her shoelaces or belt. Within several hours of her arrest and booking, she was found hanging inside of her cell. A lawsuit was filed against the individual officers and the governmental entity allegedly responsible for her death. After 5+ years of litigation in several different state and federal courts, the governmental entity settled the surviving family’s claims for a confidential sum.
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT – POLICE PURSUIT CASE
Client was seriously injured (including closed head injuries) when he lost control of his vehicle and was ejected from the vehicle onto the roadway, as a result of a police officer’s reckless pursuit for a misdemeanor traffic offense. A lawsuit was filed and the parties settled for a confidential amount at mediation.
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT – AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT
Client sustained severe and permanent bodily injuries in an automobile accident. Plaintiff’s injuries resulted in extensive inpatient and outpatient physical therapy, surgeries, and loss of fine motor skills, all of which made every day normal tasks and activities more difficult. After several years in litigation, the case ultimately resolved for a confidential sum.
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT – MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT
Client was involved in a violent wreck, causing their vehicle to spin and crash into another vehicle. This collision was so severe that all three vehicles had to be towed from the scene. Plaintiff had to be removed from their vehicle by emergency response personnel. His injuries included a closed fracture of one rib, a closed fracture of the second vertebra of the lumbar spine, a displaced and depressed sternal fracture, and a chest contusion. His day-to-day activities were severely restricted by constant pain and immobility. After several months in litigation, the case ultimately resolved for a confidential sum.
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT – WRONGFUL DEATH – MEDICAL MALPRACTICE – FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE
The firm represented the family of an individual that died as a result of a doctor’s failure to timely diagnose a life-threatening condition. After several years of litigation, the case resolved at mediation for a confidential sum.
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT – WRONGFUL DEATH – MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
The firm represented the family of an individual that died due to severe injuries sustained from being dropped by a nurse while in a nursing home. The injury was not immediately reported, and the responsible party attempted to cover up the incident by placing the client back in her bed. This resulted in the client being subjected to unnecessary pain and eventual death. The case was resolved for a confidential sum.
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT – (EXCESSIVE FORCE/POLICE MISCONDUCT)
Client was awakened early one morning by police beating on her front door. Before she could get dressed to see who was at the door, the police stormed into her home and held her at gunpoint while they searched for a suspect that they were told was staying at the home. The suspect was never found and the entry and search into the client’s home was performed without a warrant. Client had never been in any trouble with law enforcement before, and this incident resulted in her suffering severe emotional trauma from this ordeal. A lawsuit was filed alleging violation of the client’s Constitutional rights, and the case was eventually settled for a confidential sum at mediation.
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT – GOLF CART ACCIDENT
Client suffered a nasal fracture, head injury, and a neck/ back sprain in a golf cart accident. Plaintiff’s nose injury resulted in surgery but he will have a lifelong noticeable deformity due to the severity of the injury. After many years in litigation, the case ultimately resolved for a confidential sum.
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT – UNINSURED MOTORIST AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT
Client was a passenger in a vehicle when the driver noticed an obstruction in the road. The driver applied the brakes, but the driver behind them did not. Our client sustained severe head, neck, shoulder, and hip pain, found to be from injuries to her cervical spine. Her injuries resulted in every day normal tasks and activities being more difficult. Ultimately this case was settled for a confidential sum.
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT – UNINSURED MOTORIST AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT
Client was a passenger in a vehicle when the driver noticed an obstruction in the road. The driver applied the brakes, but the driver behind them did not. Our client sustained severe head, neck, shoulder, and hip pain, found to be from injuries to her cervical spine. Her injuries resulted in every day normal tasks and activities being more difficult. Ultimately this case was settled for a confidential sum.
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT – AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT
Client sustained a joint fracture and significant displacement in her finger from an automobile accident. Her injuries resulted in surgical repair and extensive occupational therapy. Her day-to-day activities were restricted by pain and limited range of motion. Case was settled for a confidential amount.
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT – AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT
Client sustained injuries in a multi-vehicle automobile accident. Plaintiff’s injuries resulted in the need for extensive medical treatment and months of physical therapy. Case was settled for a confidential amount.
INSURANCE POLICY LIMITS TENDER – AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT
Client sustained injuries due to an automobile accident when the driver of another vehicle disregarded the red light at an intersection. He suffered from a closed head injury, an acute wedge compression fracture of the third thoracic vertebra, and an injury of his thorax. The client had to undergo an intensive physical therapy program.
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT – (EXCESSIVE FORCE/FIRST AMENDMENT VIOLATION/POLICE MISCONDUCT)
Client alleged that he was arrested at his home for telling a police officer to get out of his yard. The client alleged physical injury during his arrest and violation of his First Amendment rights and retaliation for exercising free speech in telling the officer to leave his property. The case was litigated in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi and later fought in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. After the ruling in the 5th Circuit, the parties agreed to settle the case for a confidential sum.
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT – (EXCESSIVE FORCE/JAILOR MISCONDUCT)
Client was brutally assaulted by jailors while being held at the jail following arrest for a misdemeanor offense. Client suffered an orbital fracture (broken bone responsible for holding the eye in place) that required surgery to repair. Client was left with physical and emotional scars after this incident that resulted in eventual settlement with the governmental entity for a confidential sum.
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT – CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATIONS/ POLICE MISCONDUCT
Clients’ constitutional rights were violated as a result of a local police department’s arrest and use of excessive force against the clients while they were lawfully in the parking lot of a local business. Clients were arrested and detained without reasonable articulable suspicion or probable cause, and the arresting officers made fraudulent statements in the official reports in order to justify their actions. The case was settled for a confidential sum.
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT – PREMISES LIABILITY AND NEGLIGENCE CASE
Client was a minor that was injured as a result of medical negligence during a procedure performed at her school. The child collapsed and fell to the floor outside of her classroom, causing her to sustain serious injuries to her face and jaw.
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT – PREMISES LIABILITY/ PIT BULL ATTACK
Client suffered an attack by a pit bull causing physical injuries to her wrist and leg. The case settled for a confidential sum.
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT – EXCESSIVE FORCE / JAILOR MISCONDUCT
Client was housed at a local correctional facility when he was physically assaulted by gang members, at the prompting of a jailor. Client suffered severe and debilitating injuries as a result of the assault. The case was settled for a confidential amount.
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT – BUSINESS FRAUD/CONVERSION/PUNITIVE DAMAGES CASE
Client was the victim of a national company’s business practices, resulting in the taking of his property, selling it without his knowledge, and keeping the money. A lawsuit was brought on client’s behalf and after litigating the matter for several months, the parties reached a confidential settlement.
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT – GOVERNMENTAL LIABILITY CASE
Client was arrested for a minor traffic infraction and taken into custody by the Olive Branch Police Department. During this arrest, client alleged that she was mistreated physically and verbally. The client had visible bruising to her arms where she alleged that she was assaulted. A subsequent internal affairs investigation of the allegations was done, and the officers involved were acquitted of any wrong doing. Client claimed that the internal affairs investigation was improperly done and that the internal affairs officers were coerced to make the findings that they did. The case was settled after months of intense litigation for a confidential amount.
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT- CASINO HOTEL NEGLIGENCE CASE
Client was seriously injured while visiting a local casino/hotel by a dangerous condition on the premises. As a result of the injuries sustained, client sustained significant medical expenses for her treatment, was unable to resume her employment, and had to undergo counseling to deal with the life changes she experienced. After suit was filed and the depositions of the responsible parties were taken, the case was submitted to mediation and was resolved for a confidential sum.
LARGE SIX FIGURE SETTLEMENT – WORKERS’ COMPENSATION/THIRD PARTY LIABILITY CASE
Our firm represented an individual that was severely injured by a third party vendor while working at the employer’s job site. The individual suffered severe head and neck injuries, which resulted in complete disability and inability to return to work. The employee also suffered emotional trauma that required extensive psychological counseling. The case was settled for a confidential sum.
LARGE SIX FIGURE SETTLEMENT – COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ACCIDENT
Client was involved in a rear end collision with a large commercial vehicle in Bolivar County, MS. Client suffered neck injuries, requiring surgery. While the surgery was successful, client still suffers occasional pain and stiffness in her neck resulting from this collision. After years of litigation, the insurance carrier for the at-fault driver and the commercial vehicle agreed to settle the case for a confidential sum.
SIX FIGURE SETTLEMENT (CONFIDENTIAL) – EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION/AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Client was terminated from her employment after returning from medical leave with a recognized disability. According to the company, the non-discriminatory reason for her termination was disruptive behavior. Plaintiff had been employed by Defendant for more than 14 years, was an exemplary employee, and had never received any formal discipline. A lawsuit was filed and the case was heavily litigated in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi for over a year. Prior to trial, Defendant made no offers of settlement. After two days of trial, the parties reached a confidential settlement.
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT – AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT
Client sustained significant bodily injuries in a head-on collision. The case was settled for a confidential amount.