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Mason M. Thompson, as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Wayne Carlton Thompson vs. Burke Anne Hammond Case Background On June 29, 2022, Plaintiff Mason M. Thompson filed an Elder property rights lawsuit in the Oregon State, Benton County, Circuit Court (Case number: 22CV21640). Judges James Edmonds, Joan Demarest, and Matthew Donohue presided over this case Cause Wayne Carlton Thompson, the Decedent, executed wills in 2011 and 2018 naming his son, Mason M. Thompson, as the sole beneficiary of his estate, including the Sweet Home Property in Sweet Home, Oregon. The Decedent confirmed his intent in October 2021 by recording a transfer-on-death deed that designated Mason as the primary beneficiary of the property. In the months leading to his death

Winther et al vs. United States Steel Corporation Case Background On October 15, 2018, Plaintiff Christy Lynn Trimbath filed a Property damage lawsuit in the District Court, Alabama Northern (Case number: 2:18cv1693). Judge R David Proctor presided over the case. Cause Matthew T. Winther and Tracey Winther owned property in Jefferson County, Alabama, specifically Lots 1, 2, and 3 in Hurricane Branch Estates. United States Steel Corporation (USS) owned and developed The Preserve Subdivision, which sat at a higher elevation than the Winther Property. USS continuously altered The Preserve by clearing vegetation, changing natural contours, and installing paved surfaces, curbs, gutters, and underground stormwater drains. In February 2017, USS recorded a subdivision plat for Phase XIV of The Pre

Sylvia Mora vs. Rock Star Properties LLC dba AGWC Rockin' Rescue, et al. Case Background On August 17, 2023, Sylvia Mora filed a personal injury lawsuit after a vicious dog bite accident on the premises of AGWC Rockin' Rescue. The case was filed in California Superior Court, Los Angeles County. Judge Virginia Keeny presided over this case. [Case number: 23VECV03599] Cause Plaintiff Sylvia Mora resided in Granada Hills, Los Angeles County, California. Mora alleged that Defendant Rock Star Properties LLC DBA AGWC Rockin' Rescue (“RESCUE”) operated as a business in Los Angeles County, California, and was governed by California state laws at all relevant times. Defendant Ady Gil World Conservation (“AWGC”) was a non-profit corporation operating under California laws in Los

Linda Yoffe Solon v. Joseph Slater, et al Case Background The Plaintiff, Linda Yoffe Solon, filed the lawsuit on July 14, 2020, in the Connecticut State District Court of Stamford Division (Case number: FST-CV15-6026286-S). Judge Yamini Menon presided over the case. Cause Linda Solon met Michael Solon in 2011 when both were divorced. They began dating, and Michael proposed after two years of courtship. At the time, Linda owned her home and had a stable teaching career. To persuade Linda to marry him and sell her house, Michael promised to take care of her financially for life, including allowing her to live in his house at 49 Alexandra Drive, Stamford, CT if anything happened to him. He also promised to establish a fund to cover all bills related to the house. They signed a prenuptial ag

Emiliya Ubaydova v. City of New York On July 10, 2024, the New York jury returned a defense verdict in favor of the City of New York after finding no negligence on its part in the placement and maintenance of a balance beam in a park. Case Background On Dec. 27, 2019, Emiliya Ubaydova filed the present premises liability lawsuit against the City of New York before the New York State, Queens County, Supreme Court. Judge Phillip Hom presided over this case. [Case number: 721577/2019] Cause On July 24, 2019, Emiliya Ubaydova, aged 73, was walking at Juniper Valley Park Playground in Middle Village, Queens, New York. She tripped and fell on a steel balance beam situated on the southeasterly side of the park, west of the tennis courts. The incident occurred near the main play structure designated for ages 5-12. The blue

Zona, Anthony v. Town of Stratford c/o Town Clerk On January 31, 2024, the Connecticut jury returned the verdict in favor of the Defendant, the Town of Stratford in the present tort case arising from alleged retaliation and harsh discipline against the Plaintiff police officer. Case Background On April 20, 2021, Officer Anthony Zona filed a lawsuit alleging retaliation by superiors before the Connecticut Superior Court, New Haven Judicial Division. Hon. Karen Goodrow presided over this case. [Case number: NNH-CV21-6113292-S] Cause The Plaintiff had a distinguished career as a law enforcement officer. He had served in the New Haven Police Department for many years before retiring. After retirement, he joined the Stratford Police Department in Connecticut. The Defendant is a municipality in Connecticut that employs the Plaintiff as a police officer. On March 21, 2020, the Plaintiff arrested a suspect involved in a sho

Scarpa, Richard et al v. Aagna Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Groton Inn and Suites et al On March 07, 2024, the Connecticut jury returned the verdict in favor of the Defendants Aagna Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Groton Inn and Suites and Stuart F. McDonald, an employee of Groton Inn in the present tort case concerning invasion of privacy. Case Background On January 22, 2018, Plaintiffs Richard Scarpa and Barbara Scarpa brought the present action for invasion of privacy before the Connecticut State Superior Court, Milford Division. Hon Jason Welch presided over this case. [Case number: AAN-CV18-6026112-S] Cause Aagna Hospitality, LLC., operating as Groton Inn and Suites, was a domestic limited liability company authorized to conduct business in Connecticut, with its principal office located at 135 Gold Star Highway, Groton, Connecticut.

David Binko v. Paul Brown Court: New York State, Erie County, Supreme Court Case number: 808056/2021 Filed: June 18, 2021 Judge: Dennis Ward Case type: Torts - Other (premises) Parties Involved Plaintiff: David Binko Counsel for Plaintiff: Richard Stanley Binko | Stephen R. Foley Expert Witness for Plaintiff: Joshua L. Jones, M.D. Defendant: Paul Brown Counsel for Defendant: Luke Anthony Brown

Jeff Small, M.D v. Hugh Baker Court: Connecticut State, Superior Court, Fairfield J.D Case number: FBT-CV19-6087241-S Filed: June 20, 2019 Judge: Kenneth Povodator | Barry Stevens | Charles Reed | Dale Radcliffe | Thomas Saadi Case type: T90 - Torts - All other Parties Involved Plaintiff: Jeff Small MD Counsel for Plaintiff: Andrew Bruce Small | PHV Owens David 3/1/21 Expert Witnesses for Plaintiff: Dante A. Brittis, MD | Donald Welsch |

James McElhone v. Athena Montowese SNF LLC Court: Connecticut State,New Haven Division, Superior Court Case Number: NNH-CV22-6125601-S Filed: August 5, 2022 Judges: Dennis Eveleigh | Elizabeth Stewart | Matthew Frechette Case Type: T90 - Torts - All other Cause: Nursing Home Negligence Parties Involved Plaintiff(s): James McElhone Counsel for Plaintiff: Perkins & Associates | Douglas Bracken Expert witness for Plaintiff(s): Patrick Stonich, BSN, BS, RN CLNC

Ranciato, Justin v. Dunkin' Donuts Franchising, LLC et al Court: Connecticut State, New Haven J.D, Superior Court, Case number: NNH-CV22-6126512-S Filed: September 12, 2022 Judge: Barbara Jongbloed, Kevin Murphy, Robert Young, and Robin Wilson Case Type: T90 - Torts - All other Parties Involved Plaintiff: Justin Ranciato Counsel for Plaintiff: Goff Law Group LLC Defendants: Dunkin' Donuts Franchising, LLC | Dunkin' Brands Inc. | Dunkin' Ventures LLC | East Haven Donuts LLC Counsel for Defendant: Schwerzmann & Galullo Verdict Information

Charles Walsh v. City of Hartford Et Al Court: Connecticut State, Hartford JD, Superior Court Case number: HHD-CV20-6127224-S Filed: April 23, 2020 Judge: Hon Sheila Huddleston Case type: T12 - Torts - Defective Premises - Public - Other Parties Involved Plaintiff: Charles Walsh Counsel for Plaintiff: Weber & Rubano LLC Defendant: City of Hartford Counsel for Defendant: Hartford Corporation Counsel Verdict Informat