Matthew Knight and Elizabeth Wheaton obtained a favorable defense verdict. This case arose out of a rearend collision in which the defendant driver collided with the plaintiff’s stopped vehicle at least 50 miles per hour. The plaintiff was a kindergarten teacher and a mom of three young children. The defendants did not dispute liability. As a result of the accident, …
Favorable Defense Verdict on Damages for Town of Schererville, Indiana
Matthew Knight and Elizabeth Wheaton obtained a favorable defense verdict on behalf of the Town of Schererville, Indiana. This case was tried on damages with the Town of Schererville admitting that its officer caused the automobile accident while responding to a call. The plaintiff, a stay-at-home mother with two young children, claimed that she sustained a concussion and on-going post-concussion …
Jury Returns Defense Verdict for City of Elkhart
Matthew Knight and Katlyn Christman obtained a defense verdict on behalf of the City of Elkhart, Indiana. The case was tried over three days in the Elkhart Circuit Court. The claims against the City arose from a tragic occurrence involving a driver who failed to negotiate a jog in the roadway and drove onto the sidewalk, striking five pedestrians, causing …