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And the Defense Wins - John V. McCoy and Eugene M. LaFlamme successfully defended Dixie Gas Company and its owner in a personal injury action arising out of a propane leak and explosion at Dixie Gas’ bulk propane storage facility in Tennessee.  The case, Roach, et. al. v. Dixie Gas, et. al., was filed in Hardeman County, Tennessee. The plaintiffs’ demand at trial was $6,500,000.00. After an eight-day trial, the jury deliberated for only one hour and returned a unanimous verdict on January 28, 2010, finding the plaintiffs’ alleged injuries were not caused by the defendants and that the plaintiffs incurred no damages.  Read More.

Matthew R. Rosek successfully defended Suburban Lawns in a personal injury/premise liability action arising out of an injury to the plaintiff at a Pick 'n Save store in Wisconsin.  Suburban Lawns was the snow plowing company.  The plaintiff alleged that she slipped and fell on ice in the parking lot serviced by Suburban Lawns. The case, Culver v Compass Properties, et al. was filed in Washington County, Wisconsin.  The plaintiffs' demand at trial was $342,000 plus. After a four-day trial, the jury returned a verdict finding no negligence on the part of Suburban Lawns.

Matthew R. Rosek successfully defended Dells Boat Tours in a personal injury action arising out of an alleged back injury during a jet boat adventure ride in the Wisconsin Dells.  Dells Boat Tours provides thrill rides on the Wisconsin River. The plaintiff alleged that the jet boat went over a wake or other object in the river causing a compression fracture and herniated disc in his back. The case, Alkaraki v. Dells Boat Tours, et al. was tried in Sauk County, Wisconsin. The plaintiff's demand at trial was over $1,000,000.00. After a three-day trial, the jury returned a verdict finding no negligence.