Adley (Abdul)Wahab and Christian Allmendinger were sentenced in federal court this week. The DOJ’s press release states: Two principals of A&O Resource Management Ltd. have been sentenced for their roles in a $100 million life settlement fraud scheme, which included more than 800 victims across the United States and Canada. Today, Adley H. Abdulwahab, 36, of … Continue Reading
There was a defense verdict this week in the Pike County medical malpractice trial against a doctor that I mentioned in this post. As reported by Shannon Ragland of the Miss. Jury Verdict Reporter in the comments, the style of the case was White v. Sumrall. I believe that it was a labor and delivery … Continue Reading
There has been a lot of press lately about Mississippi’s Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and the stability of the program. Governor Barbour appointed a special commission to study the system. Here is a recent Clarion-Ledger article on the topic. Much of the focus—and pretty much all of the Clarion-Ledger’s focus—has been on the future stability of … Continue Reading
There were at least four significant civil trials last week in Mississippi with the plaintiffs winning 3 of 3 that went to verdict. I did not get much information on all but the Amite County verdict. Here is what I know: A $1.2 million verdict in Hinds County Circuit Court against Manhattan Nursing Home. Manhattan has a long tradition of … Continue Reading
I missed it. The Supreme Court issued an Order last week in the Sears v. Learmonth case where the Court is to decide whether Mississippi’s cap on non-economic damages is constitutional. Here is the Court’s September 15, 2011 Order. The Order states that the Court is hung up on the fact that the verdict form did not … Continue Reading
A Hinds County jury awarded $1.02 million last week to the victim of a miss-filled Coumadin prescription. Coumadin (Warfarin) is a blood thinner prescribed to prevent blood clots that can lead to injuries such as strokes. Here is a copy of the Complaint. Margie Kemp was the plaintiff. Kemp alleged that Mississippi Discount of Drugs … Continue Reading
As reported by the Clarion-Ledger last week, Hinds County Chancery Judge Denise Owens issued an Order in favor of Meg Weidner against Trustmark Bank National Bank in a breach of fiduciary duty case. Here is a copy of the Order. The case stemmed from Trustmark acting as trustee for a trust set up by Dr. … Continue Reading
The Clarion-Ledger ran this article on Monday about the $2.2 million verdict last week in Hinds County that I discussed here and here. The article states: Dr. Adolfo Morales, a board-certified ophthalmologist, had alleged CMMC breached a physician recruitment contract in 2004, which would have allowed him to establish a surgery practice in Jackson. CMMC said … Continue Reading
I’m starting this week’s non-legal report giving kudos to Alan Lange, author of Kings of Tort and formerly of Ya’ll Politics. While walking in Fondren at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, I came across Lange and a bunch of JPD Officers who had a suspect in a patrol car. Lange had single-handedly apprehended a burglary suspect who had been spotted in Fondren several … Continue Reading
Here is some more information on yesterday’s $2.2 million verdict in Hinds County that was the subject of this post. The jury deliberated for 45 minutes. Judge Winston Kidd presided in the case. Mark Caraway with Wise Carter in Jackson represented CMMC. Lance Stevens of Jackson represented the plaintiff. CMMC’s main defense was that there … Continue Reading
On Wednesday a Hinds County jury awarded a physician $2.2 million in a lawsuit against Central Mississippi Medical Center (CMMC) for breach of contract. Jackson attorney Lance Stevens represented the plaintiff-doctor. I will post more information about this verdict if when it becomes available… Continue Reading
Last week the Mississippi Supreme Court issued decisions in two cases that will allow voters in the November elections to decide issues related to abortions and eminent domain.The Court basically punted on the substantive issues and decided the cases on procedural grounds. In Hughes v. Hoseman the plaintiffs challenged Measure 26, which asks voters to decide whether life begins … Continue Reading
There are reports of a $7.5 million verdict last week in Coahoma County. The case was a wrongful death case involving the death of a 2–year old in an apartment fire. Ralph Chapman and Brennan Chapman of Clarksdale represented the plaintiff. I will post more information on this verdict if I get any. I’m sure … Continue Reading
The 2007 Supreme Court Decision: In June 2003, Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Lamar Pickard granted Sherwin-Williams summary judgment in a lead paint case (Pollard v. Sherwin-Williams). The Mississippi Court of Appeals affirmed. But on February 15, 2007, the Miss. Supreme Court reversed and remanded the case for trial in a 5–4 decision. Here is the Court’s … Continue Reading
The people have spoken and what they want more of on this legal blog is…..football. Key up the theme music from Monday Night Football. So what’s up this week? Last week I talked about Texas A&M joining the SEC. That appeared to be a done deal on Wednesday until Baylor and its president Kenneth Starr threatened to sue … Continue Reading
Mississippi had two big wins recently in civil litigation headed by Attorney General Jim Hood. Mississippi Recover $8.1 Million in Tobacco Litigation A couple of weeks ago, Jackson County Chancery Judge Jaye Bradley ordered R.J. Reynolds to pay the State over $8.1 million based on the company under paying the State in money owed from the 1997 tobacco settlement. Here is … Continue Reading
I previously discussed Union Carbide’s Motion to Recuse Judge Bowen from hearing further proceedings in the Smith County asbestos drilling mud case that resulted in a $322 million verdict. In July, the Mississippi Supreme Court stayed proceedings in the case pending its decision on the recusal issue. Here is the plaintiff’s response brief filed with … Continue Reading
With Judge Spark’s over in Texas canceling the kindergarten party and yours truly not getting and invitation to Swagfest, I’m saying to hell with it. After 2 1/2 years of serious blogging, it’s time for a Fun Friday. So what’s up? Are you kidding? What’s up? It’s Christmas Eve in Dixie. College football kicks off tomorrow. … Continue Reading
The September edition of the Mississippi Jury Verdict Reporter hit news stands this week and once again does an excellent job of reporting on Mississippi verdicts. The verdicts reported in the issue include: the October 2010 $103 million legal malpractice verdict against Baker & McKenzie discussed in these posts; the $578,000 employment discrimination case discussed … Continue Reading
