Shelby County Circuit Court COURT REPORT:

by STEPHEN LEFFLER

covers jury trials from February 2022 through August 2022

DIV. 1: FELICIA CORBIN-JOHNSON

1. CT-0981-20, 2-28-22, Jordyn Johnson v. Genuine Parts Company d/b/a Napa Auto Parts: Auto Accident, Jury, Thomas R. Greer and Nora Taube for Plaintiff, Christopher Myatt and Joshua Baker for Defendant. Plaintiff Verdict: $300,000.00 (Trial on damages only).

2. CT-002895-18, 6-1-22, Demario Johnson v. Anitra Briggs: Auto Accident, Jury, W. David Cheek for Plaintiff, Lori D. Parish for Defendant. Plaintiff verdict: $9,696.67 (Medical Expenses – $6,446.67; Pain and Suffering - $3,250.00)

3. CT-002948-18, 8-15-22, David Page v. Joshua Conley: Auto Accident, Jury, Thomas R. Greer and Nora Taube for Plaintiff, Richard E. Sorin and Melanie M. Stewart for Defendant. Plaintiff Verdict: $1,750,000.00. (Economic Damages - $1,000,000.00; Non-Economic Damages - $1,000,000.00 reduced to $750,000.00 per statute)

DIV. 2: JAMES F. RUSSELL

No verdicts on contested cases this reporting period.

DIV. 3: VALERIE L. SMITH

1. CT-4049-21, 7-14-22, Milton Stephens and Susan Stephens v. Rebecca Biggs and Kathryn Biggs: Breach of Contract (Landlord/Tenant), Non-Jury, Kevin A. Snider and William R. Faulk for Plaintiff, A. Wilson Wages for Defendant. Plaintiff verdict for $16,085.00.

DIV. 4: GINA C. HIGGINS

1. CT-3864-20, 5-16-22, Carl Johnson v. Robert Havens: Auto Accident, Jury, Derek O. Fairchilds for Plaintiff, Robert L. Moore and Craig Flood for Defendant. Plaintiff verdict for $34,657.00. (Trial on damages only)

DIV. 5: RHYNETTE HURD

1. CT-0060-21, 7-22-22, Kari Ware, Individually and as Surviving Spouse of Sean Ware v. Jeremy Lewin and Chaistle Moss: Auto Accident, Jury, J. Joseph Leatherwood IV for Plaintiff, James B. (Trey) McLain III for Defendant-Lewin, Defendant-Moss Pro Se, Plaintiff verdict: $21,739.17 (Stipulated damages; Fault was 40% to Jeremy Lewin and 60% to Chaistle Moss)

DIV. 6: JERRY STOKES

1. CT-003809-18, 4-1-22, Ophelia Jones v. Samuel Ross: Auto Accident, Jury, James Bryan Moseley for Plaintiff, Lori D. Parish for Defendant. Plaintiff verdict: $1,140.00 (Medical Expenses – $840.00; Pain and Suffering - $300.00)

2. CT-3306-20, 6-6-22, Cherice Holliday v. Perry Garner: Breach of Contract (Landlord/Tenant), NonJury, Edd L. Peyton for Plaintiff, Samuel M. Fargotstein for Defendant. Plaintiff verdict: $4,863.66 and $4,818.50 attorney fee.

3. CT-0974-20, 6-8-22, Rice Amundsen and Caperton v. Judy Ross: Breach of Contract, Non-Jury, Nicholas J. Tansey for Plaintiff, Defendant Pro Se, Plaintiff verdict: $18,668.13.

4. CT-2930-19, 6-10-22, Allison Greg v. Christopher Dale Wheatley: Auto Accident, Jury, Lewis W. Lyons for Plaintiff, Robert L. Moore for Defendant. Plaintiff verdict: $18,000.00 (Medical Expenses - $8,000.00; Lost Wages - $1,000.00; Pain and Suffering - $4,500.00; Loss of the Ability to Enjoy Life - $4,500.00).

5. CT-5002-20, 8-2-22, Memphis City Cartage, LLC v. United Cargo International: Breach of Contract, Non-Jury, Andrew F. Marquis and Carl Wyatt for Plaintiff, Kevin Bernstein for Defendant, Plaintiff verdict: $73,039.46 (Compensatory - $50,363.83; Attorney Fee$13,700.82; Pre-Judgment Interest - $8,974.81).

6. CT-2341-19, 8-18-22, Stephanie D. Bailey and Brice A. Bailey v. Tressa L. Ogles and William M. Ogles: Defamation, Jury, Bruce S. Kramer, Jacob Webster Brown and Gary K. Smith for Plaintiffs, Ross Webster and Robert C. Hale for Defendants, Plaintiff verdict: $200,000.00 for each plaintiff. In post-trial motions, Defendants renewed their motion for directed verdict against Brice Bailey and the motion was granted and the claims of Brice Bailey were dismissed with prejudice. In another post trial motion, Tressa Ogles sought a new trial or remittitur. That motion was granted and a new trial was ordered. The judge denied the remittitur because he would have remitted the damage award to such a degree that it would destroy the verdict.

DIV. 7: MARY L. WAGNER

1. CT-0679-22, 4-29-22, Kensington Manor

DIV. 8: ROBERT S. WEISS

1. CT-4710-19, 5-10-22, Bianca Hall v. Shelby County Board of Education d/b/a Shelby County Schools: Auto Accident, Non-Jury, Jeffrey S. Rosenblum and Matthew T. May for Plaintiff, Kavita G. Shelat, Andre B. Mathis and Kenneth M. Walker II for Defendant. Plaintiff Verdict: Total Damages - $237,479.01 ($87,479.01 Economic Damages and $150,000.00 NonEconomic Damages) Less 10% comparative fault to Plaintiff for a net judgment of $213,731.10.

2. CT-1105-20, 5-18-22, Demeta Polk v. Shelby County Board of Education: Auto Accident, NonJury, Kenneth O. Cooper for Plaintiff, Kavita G. Shelat for Defendant. Plaintiff Verdict: $16,605.88 (Economic Damages - $8,105.88; Pain and Suffering - $4,000.00; Loss of Enjoyment of Life - $4,000.00; Past Loss of Earning Capacity - $500.00).

3. CT-0978-20, 8-19-22, Southern Roofing and Renovations, LLC v. Gregory Stotts: Breach of Contract, Non-Jury, Malcolm B. Futhey III for Plaintiff, Michael Don Harrell for Defendant. Plaintiff Verdict for $26,133.33 (Compensatory damages - $19,600.00, Attorney fee - $6,533.33).

DIV. 9: YOLANDA R. KIGHT

1. CT-1513-20, 7-29-22, Undra Hayes v. John Heckman: Auto Accident, Jury, Geoffrey Lewter for Plaintiff, Nicholas Owens for Defendant. Plaintiff Verdict: $911.40 (Medical Expenses - $911.40) Verdict reduced by 49% comparative fault; Net Plaintiff Verdict $464.81