Scott W. McMickle (left) and Luke Ryan Kennedy of McMickle, Kurey & Branch in Alpharetta, Georgia. (Courtesy photos) 'Must We Hear the Defense?': Jury Sends Note Indicating Early Decision
"The moral to the story is that credibility still matters," said prevailing defense counsel Scott W. McMickle of McMickle, Kurey & Branch in Alpharetta.
August 26, 2024 at 10:31 AM
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Litigation
What You Need to Know
- Walton County Superior Court jury returns defense verdict in favor of dump truck operator who admitted colliding with motorist.
- Plaintiff claimed medical special damages in excess of $485,000.
- Defense counsel with McMickle, Kurey & Branch in Alpharetta tried matter opposite plaintiffs counsel with Fryer, Shuster, Lester & Pollack in Dunwoody and Cohen & Sinowski of Marietta.
It's about as clear-cut as an automotive tort can get. After colliding with a plaintiff's car, a defendant dump truck operator admitted liability. The plaintiff sought subsequent damages, including nearly $500,000 in medical expenses.
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