Notable VerdictsWiedemann v. Jahnke & Hemlock Farm December 2005
Otsego County
Wiedemann rear ended a tractor and manure spreader on a public road. He died and his passenger wife was seriously injured. The farm counterclaimed against driver Wiedemann for contribution for the wife's injuries resulting in Mr. Miller's representation of the Estate as a defendant. The jury returned a verdict finding 100% negligence against the farm. Arms v. Halsey October 2006
Oswego County
Client crossed over double solid line after losing control on snowy, slippery roads. Jury returned a defense verdict on the issue of negligence. Verdict overturned by judge. Frascatore v. Zukaitis December 2006
Onondaga County
Client lost control on 1-81 in slushy conditions, caroming into the plaintiffs vehicle. Jury returned a defense verdict on the issue of negligence. Merry v. Birchenough January 2007
Lewis County
Client pulled out onto main road from parking lot after plaintiffs husband made affirmative move to turn into lot. Plaintiff disputed this. Jury returned a defense verdict on the issue of serious injury. George v. Lucus April 2007
Broome County
Client pulled out onto main road. Plaintiff swerved off the road and collided with stationary object. Jury returned a defense verdict on the issue of negligence. Potempa v. Countryway Insurance April 2007
Onondaga County
No fault arbitration involving three knee replacement surgeries and over $125,000 in medical bills. Arbitrator returned a defense verdict on the issue of causation and failure to submit within 180 days of treatment dates. Bartoszewski v. Spingler August 2007
Cayuga County
Client made a left turn in front of plaintiff at intersection. Plaintiff claimed a fracture. Jury returned a defense verdict on the issue of serious injury. Mills v. Orr October 2007
Oswego County
Client backed out of parking space into the side of plaintiff s vehicle. Jury returned a defense verdict on the issue of serious injury. Frias v. New York Central Mutual November 2007
Client alleged burglary losses of over $40,000. New York Central raised affirmative defense of insurance fraud. Jury returned a defense verdict. Purkiss v. Siccardi December 2007
Federal Court Western District of NY
Client was delivering a load of newspapers in this Bronco. As he traveled over a bridge the plaintiff crossed into the path of the Bronco, sustaining injuries that led to his death. Plaintiff alleged wrongful death and conscious pain and suffering. Jury returned a defense verdict on the issue of negligence. Brown v. Porter January 2008
Oneida County
Client pulled out onto main road from side street. Plaintiff collided with defendant's vehicle and caromed into a tree sustaining injuries the led to a total hip replacement. Jury returned a defense verdict on the issue of negligence.
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