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Gene A. Riddle's Legal Cases (4)
Charlotte, NC
Personal injury Lawyer at Charlotte, NC
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation ... +3 more
Constitutional Rights Violation & Sexual Assault
N/AOUTCOME: $5,000,000 Verdict
A former Wayne County sheriff’s deputy was indicated on 22 counts of sexual activity by a custodian. In May of 2001, he entered an Alford plea to five counts and was sentenced to 90 days in prison, acc ... ording to the plaintiffs counsel, Gene Riddle. From 1997 until 1999, several different women said that while they were in jail, the former deputy, Bobby Braswell, waited until all other employees left and then signed the women out, taking them downstairs to the detective’s office and demanding sex, Riddle states. He represented five of these women. Their suits against Wayne County and the sheriff’s department were settled. Last year, the plaintiff in Fordham sued Braswell in federal court, alleging that he violated her constitutional protection against cruel and unusual punishment. Attorney Gene Riddle with the help of Thomas F. Loflin III, Durham was able to obtain 1.5 million dollars in actual damages and an additional 3.5 million in punitive damages. Please note that Plaintiff received partial collection of the verdict due to a lack of insurance coverage.
Auto Accident & Wrongful Death
N/AOUTCOME: $2,000,000 Settlement
A company truck traveling at an excessive rate of speed crossed the center line of travel and crashed into the Plaintiff head on. The Plaintiff was killed instantly and so was the Defendant. A few week ... s after the accident, the mother of the deceased hired Gene Riddle because her daughter knew Gene personally. Gene zealously handled this matter and directed an immediate investigation of the accident. Riddle & Brantley teamed with David Kirby of Edwards Kirby law firm out of Raleigh North Carolina following the investigation of the accident. The insurance company for the defendant hired an attorney after the investigations were completed. Gene Riddle and his team prepared a complaint and advised the defense attorney of his intention to file. Shortly thereafter, mediation was scheduled and within a couples months resulted in a fair settlement. We were very pleased to have negotiated the settlement without necessity of a lawsuit and a trial because the deceased left behind an adult child and a minor child that would have found it difficult to go through a protracted litigation and trial We were able to resolve the death claim for $2.25 million dollars. We also assisted the family with estate issues and gave advice on the adoption needs for the minor son. This case was very near and dear to our hearts because of Gene’s personal relationship with the boys’ mother. That personal connection brought the family to us and we worked diligently to get the best result possible under such tragic circumstances. Though we are never truly satisfied with the amounts we obtain for our clients, we strive to get the best possible results and justice for our clients.
Auto Accident & Pedestrian Accident
N/AOUTCOME: $1,925,000 Settlement
Our client was allegedly walking in a parking lot when a cement truck ran over her. She sustained multiple broken bones and injuries to an arm and a leg. Attorneys Gene Riddle and his late partner Gene ... Jenkins contacted Claude Burkhead, an expert witness, to reconstruct the accident. The case was settled in Wayne County on Feb 26, 2002 (submitted after 2003 large verdict and settlement cutoff date).