http://www.wislawjournal.com/type.cfm/Verdicts%20and%20Settlements The latest News updates for Verdicts and Settlements from WLJ en-us Copyright 2010, Wisconsin Law Journal. http://www.wislawjournal.com/article.cfm/2010/03/08/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: $1 million Highest offer: $100,000 Verdict: Jury returned verdict for defense Original filing date: Oct. 21, 2005 Plaintiff attorney: Anthony... Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:10:46 CST http://www.wislawjournal.com/article.cfm/2010/02/22/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 Original filing date: Aug.15, 2007 Plaintiff attorney: Paul J. Scoptur, Aiken & Scoptur, SC, Milwaukee Defense attorney:... Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:17:45 CST http://www.wislawjournal.com/article.cfm/2010/02/08/Verdicts--Settlements PERSONAL INJURY: $525,000 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:50:43 CST http://www.wislawjournal.com/article.cfm/2010/01/11/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 of occurrence: Nov. 26, 2005 Plaintiff’s first demand: $100,000 Defendant’s first... Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:10:02 CST http://www.wislawjournal.com/article.cfm/2010/01/04/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: Settlement in favor of plaintiff Plaintiff’s first demand: $300,000 Defendant’s first... Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:57:31 CST http://www.wislawjournal.com/article.cfm/2010/01/04/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 vs. Nicole Pusa Case number: 08CV014235 Judge: Hon. Maxine White Verdict & settlement: Settlement in favor of... Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:55:32 CST http://www.wislawjournal.com/article.cfm/2009/12/28/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 and future wage loss, loss of retirement benefits, and loss of household services. At trial, plaintiff requested $350,000 for... Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:49:05 CST http://www.wislawjournal.com/article.cfm/2009/12/14/American-Trust-and-Savings-Bank-v-Philadelphia-Indemnity-Insurance-Company-Bremser-Schommer--McHugh- 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 Judge: Honorable Amy R. Smith Verdict & settlement: For the plaintiffs Offer: $500,001 Award: $3,000,000 Date of incident: 2003, 2004, 2005 Disposition date: The jury... Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:12:39 CST http://www.wislawjournal.com/article.cfm/2009/12/14/Shawn-Davidson-v-Nations-Roof-dba-TRS-Metal--Roofing-LLC 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 County Circuit Court Case name: Shawn Davidson v. Nations Roof d/b/a TRS Metal & Roofing, LLC Case number: 08CV013154 Judge: Honorable William S. Pocan Verdict... Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:10:46 CST http://www.wislawjournal.com/article.cfm/2009/12/07/Shari-A-Kalk-v-Courtney-M-Jones-et-al 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 strain, neck strain, post-traumatic stress, cognitive disorder, depressive disorder Verdict/settlement amount: $320,000 Verdict date: Sept. 3, 2009 Original filing date: July 29, 2005 Incident date: May 5, 2004 Plaintiff attorney: Steven... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:12:50 CST http://www.wislawjournal.com/article.cfm/2009/11/23/Nelson-v-Dr-W 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 to Hospital and Insurance Company); Jury returned plaintiff verdict (against Dr. W., her insurer, and Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund) Original amount sought: $2,000,000 in claimants’ request for... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:54:31 CST http://www.wislawjournal.com/article.cfm/2009/11/16/Weborg-v-Jenny-et-al 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 the cath lab based on the prior testing. Plaintiffs alleged Dr. Rebhan failed to send Mr. Weborg back to a cardiologist after continued complaints of chest pain. Court: Door County Circuit Court Case name: Weborg v. Jenny, et al Case number:... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:36:33 CST http://www.wislawjournal.com/article.cfm/2009/11/09/Gray-v-Dr-C 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: Marc McCrory, Carney, Davies & Thorpe, LLC Defense attorney: Dr. C & Physicians Insurance Company of Wisconsin: Barrett J. Corneille/Carley Pelch-Kiesling, Corneille Law Group LLC Plaintiff experts: Mark Marzolf,... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:11:08 CST http://www.wislawjournal.com/article.cfm/2009/11/02/Sarah-Zickert-Lisowe-vs-JM-Displays-Inc 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 Verdict & settlement: Settlement in favor of plaintiff Plaintiff’s first demand: $640,000 Defendant’s first offer: $100,000 Award: $300,000 Special damages: Plaintiff’s past medical expenses:... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:51:26 CST http://www.wislawjournal.com/article.cfm/2009/10/26/Personal-Injury-69-MILLION 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 instantly in the collision, and their granddaughter also died from traumatic asphyxiation as their car was crushed. Court: Dane County Circuit Court Judge: C. William Foust Verdict & settlement: Settled... Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:42:33 CST http://www.wislawjournal.com/article.cfm/2009/10/26/Confidential-case-name-and-number 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 instantly in the collision, and their granddaughter also died from traumatic asphyxiation as their car was crushed. Court: Dane County Circuit Court Case name: Confidential Judge: C. William Foust Verdict... Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:58:42 CST http://www.wislawjournal.com/article.cfm/2009/10/19/07-CV-4013 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 vs. Leonard Go, M.D., a General Surgeon employed by Dean Health Systems Inc., Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund Case number: 07 CV 4013 Judge: Maryann Sumi Verdict & settlement: Settlement in favor... Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:29:09 CDT http://www.wislawjournal.com/article.cfm/2009/10/12/Bradley-B-Beschta-by-his-GAL-vs-West-Bend-Insurance-Company 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 plaintiff Amount: $900,000; with $480,000 set aside in a structured settlement, paying out sums to Bradley through his college and graduate school years and up to his 35th birthday, yielding $746,000. Plaintiff’s... Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:06:29 CDT http://www.wislawjournal.com/article.cfm/2009/10/05/Russell-West-vs-Vicki-Piotrowski 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 Original offer: $1,500,000 Amount: $1,500,000 Special damages: Past medical expenses: $340,902; Future medical expenses: $100,000 approximately Date of incident: March 17, 2007 Plaintiffs attorney (firm):... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:07:04 CDT http://www.wislawjournal.com/article.cfm/2009/10/05/Constance-Lang-vs-Christopher-Metz 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 number: 2008-CV-807 Judge: Hon. Gregory Potter Verdict & settlement: Settlement in favor of plaintiff Award: $1,990,000; The action continues against the insured, Sternweis & Sons, for excess. Special damages:... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:04:31 CDT http://www.wislawjournal.com/article.cfm/2009/09/28/SC-Johnson--Son-Inc-vs-Milton-E-Morris-et-al 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, 2009 Plaintiffs attorney (firm): Jeffrey L. Willian and Donna M. Welch, Kirkland & Ellis, LLP; Mark Cameli, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren SC Defendants attorney (firm): Bay Darnell, Schoone, Leuck, Kelley, Pitts & Knurr, S.C.... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:53:48 CDT http://www.wislawjournal.com/article.cfm/2009/09/14/John-P-Johnson-et-al-v-Anthony-T-Machi-MD-et-al 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 Special damages: The jury awarded $766,000 for past pain and suffering and $277,000 for future pain and suffering. The court answered the remainder of the damage questions upon stipulation of the parties, including past... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:15:34 CDT http://www.wislawjournal.com/article.cfm/2009/09/07/Richard-and-Laura-Hart-and-Robert-and-Jean-Jacobsen-vs-Kawasaki-Heavy-Industries-Ltd-Kawasaki-Motors PERSONAL INJURY/PRODUCT LIABILITY: $5.5 MILLION Injuries claimed: Fracture dislocation of spinal cord at T12-L1 and other spinal cord injuries causing paraplegia Court: Racine County Circuit Court Case name: Richard and Laura Hart and Robert and Jean Jacobsen vs. Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA, Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA, Main, Marine & Ski, Inc. and Sentry Insurance Case number: 07CV1548 Judge: Joseph McDevitt, mediator Verdict & settlement:... Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:23:09 CDT http://www.wislawjournal.com/article.cfm/2009/08/31/Society-Insurance-et-al-v-LG-Electronics-USA-Inc-et-al PRODUCT LIABILITY: ZERO DOLLARS Injuries claimed: Property damages Court: U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin Case name: Society Insurance et al. v. LG Electronics USA Inc. et al. Case number:  2006-CV-01075-WEC Judge: Magistrate Judge William E. Callahan Jr. Verdict & settlement: Verdict in favor of defense, no liability Original amount sought: $700,000 Award: Defense verdict Date of incident: Sept. 8, 2003 Disposition date: June 26, 2009 Original filing date:... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:10:02 CDT http://www.wislawjournal.com/article.cfm/2009/08/24/Accord-Manufacturing-v-Design-2-Construct-and-Graff-Masonry BREACH OF CONTRACT: ZERO DOLLARS Injuries claimed: $1 million in cost of repair, lost profits Court: Washington County Case name: Accord Manufacturing v. Design 2 Construct and Graff Masonry Case number: 04 CV 10 Judge: Andrew Gonring Verdict & settlement: Jury returned a verdict in favor of defendant. Original amount sought: $1 million Original offer: $275,000 Award: Zero dollars. No breach of contract found by jury. Special damages: $1 million dollars in cost of removing equipment,... Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:02:13 CDT