Coffin v. Brandau
Jun 03, 2011OUTCOME:
Federal 11th Circuit Court of Appeals en banc decision establishing the Fourth Amendment Rights of Florida's homeowners as to the privacy of attached garages.
Amiee Ruth Buckman's Legal Cases (4)
Sarasota, FL
Personal injury Lawyer at Sarasota, FL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents ... +4 more
Lucinda Affeldt as parent and natural guardian of Jesse Shipman v. Manatee County School Board No. 07CA8383
Jan 01, 2009OUTCOME: The jury found the defendant 100 percent negligent and awarded Shipman $285,000.
INJURIES: The parties stipulated that Shipman was attacked and that he suffered injuries. Shipman sustained a concussion, between 10 and 15 facial fractures, which included orbital fractures, a fractur ... ed sinus cavity and a completely broken nose. He was in intensive care for five days. Doctors had to wait 2.5 months for the facial swelling to subside before they could perform reconstructive surgery on his face. FACTS On April 28, 2004, plaintiff Jesse Shipman, 12, was assaulted by a classmate during a class at the Harlee Middle School in Manatee County for at-risk students. The student punched and kicked him until he was unconscious. The student was convicted of assault and was sentenced to incarceration. Jesse’s mother, Lucinda Affeldt, on his behalf, sued Manatee County, alleging that the attack was foreseeable. Jesse’s class included those with behavioral problems and violent tendencies. The attacker was known to have been involved in previous violent incidents. The teacher in Jesse’s class never looked at the attacker’s records to discover his violent history, counsel argued. Plaintiff’s counsel also stated that the teacher stood by while the plaintiff was assaulted. The teacher made no effort to break up the fight. According to testimony of the attacker, the teacher used the telephone after the attack stopped. Defense counsel contended that the attack was not foreseeable, and Jesse said something to the other student to trigger the assault. An assault such as this is not foreseeable, contended defense counsel. Defense counsel stated that the teacher pressed an alarm in the room when the assault commenced. Defense counsel also pointed out that the teacher was in her 60s, and could not be expected to break up a brawl. Shipman still suffers from dull facial pain and has problems with his sinuses including some breathing difficulties. Plaintiff’s counsel sought $45,000 in medical costs.
MCKINON v. BOLDEN; WONIYA 8:05-cv-1258
Jan 01, 2006OUTCOME: Outcome: Plaintiff Verdict. Total Verdict: $253,350
FACTS: A 33-year-old male alleged that he suffered emotional distress when he was arrested and detained by the defendant police officers after they responded to a domestic call at the plaintiff’s resi ... dence. The plaintiff contended that the defendants negligently used excessive force, violated his civil rights, negligently allowed a nonparty to enter the plaintiff’s residence and take his belongings, and failed to properly perform their duties as police officers. The defendants denied liability and disputed the nature and extent of the plaintiff’s injuries.
MCKINON v. BOLDEN; WONIYA 8:05-cv-1258
N/AOUTCOME: Outcome: Plaintiff Verdict Total Verdict: $253,350
FACTS: A 33-year-old male alleged that he suffered emotional distress when he was arrested and detained by the defendant police officers after they responded to a domestic call at the plaintiff’s resi ... dence. The plaintiff contended that the defendants negligently used excessive force, violated his civil rights, negligently allowed a nonparty to enter the plaintiff’s residence and take his belongings, and failed to properly perform their duties as police officers. The defendants denied liability and disputed the nature and extent of the plaintiff’s injuries.
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