Notable Cases
Reidling v. DOT
Plaintiff alleged their property was damaged due to flooding of a nearby creek. Directed Verdict, 2007.
Fraker v. DOT
Two injured and one person killed after a series of collisions in a Georgia DOT work zone. Defense Verdict, 2006.
Donaldson v. DOT
Same series of collisions as Fraker case. Defense Verdict, 2006.
Hawa v. DOT
Plaintiff suffered serious leg and pelvic injuries when a vehicle left the northbound lanes of Georgia 400, crossed the grassed median and collided with several vehicles. Jury decided in favor of DOT, but against Estate of Moses King for $2,700,000. Defense Verdict, 2006.
Reeves v. DOT
Plaintiffs sued DOT for the wrongful deaths of their children. Defense Verdict, 2005.
Ogles v. DOT
Plaintiff was rendered quadriplegic in a single car accident. Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed grant of Summary Judgment to Defendant, 2005. Later, that decision was affirmed by the Georgia Supreme Court.
Wilder v. Platinum Rotisserie, LLC, d/b/a Boston Market
Plaintiff alleged bathroom partition door broke and fell, striking Plaintiff's leg and resulting in permanent injuries. The Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed grant of Summary Judgment to Defendant, 2004.
Greer v. DOT
Plaintiff sued for the wrongful death of her son who was struck by a vehicle as he crossed the state route in front of his home. Summary Judgment granted to Defendant DOT, 2003.
Couch v. Swift
Plaintiff alleged Defendant failed to secure the trailer door on an 18-wheeler, causing permanent back injuries to Plaintiff. Defense Verdict, 2003.
Ekeke v. Thompkins
Plaintiff alleged Defendant failed to yield while turning left, causing a collision that resulted in injuries to Plaintiff. Defense Verdict, 2002.
Smith v. Castleberry, Ward and Byers Engineering Co.
Plaintiff alleged Ward and Byers Engineering were negligent and caused severe personal injuries to Plaintiff. Defense Verdict, 2002.
Hindmon v. Virgil's Food Mart, Inc.
Plaintiff alleged Defendant was negligent in putting down a worn rug at the restaurant entranceway. The Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed grant of Summary Judgment to Defendant, 2001.
Howard v. Gourmet Concepts International, Inc.
Plaintiff alleged she was severely injured and sued the Gourmet Concepts, owner of the property adjacent to the intersection alleging Gourmet Concepts negligently maintained trees and shrubs on the property. The Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed grant of Summary Judgment to Defendant, 2000.
Marcus, et al. v. DOT
Motion for Summary Granted, Affirmed Smith v. Commercial Transp., et al., 220 GA. App. 866 (1996)