Gray v. North Carolina Joint Underwriting Association

Dec 20, 1996

OUTCOME: $1,300,000 for plaintiff

Owner of hotel filed unfair and deceptive trade practices claim over handling of hurricane loss. Jury verdict reduced on appeal. Appeal established new precedent in North Carolina on insurance claims ... handling.

Ashworth v. Carolina Telephone

Dec 06, 1996

OUTCOME: Defense verdict

Plaintiff claimed house fire was caused by improper installation of utility lines

Williams v. Puryear Transport

Sep 20, 1996

OUTCOME: Settled during jruy deliberations

Dillard Brands v. Dillard

Apr 10, 1996

OUTCOME: Directed verdict for defense

Dispute over validity of trademark and trade name for barbeque sauce.

Wallace v. Murray

Mar 15, 1996

OUTCOME: $1,000 verdict for plaintiff

Jury awarded less than 10% of claimed medical expenses

Johnson v. Puryear Transport

Sep 29, 1995

OUTCOME: Verdict for defense

Plaintiff was claiming total disability as result of trucking accident. Jury found contributory negligence on part of plaintiff.

Hall v. Bobby Murray Chevrolet

Jun 09, 1995

OUTCOME: $17,000 verdict for plaintiff

Plaintiff seeking recovery for unfair trade practices relating to disclosures on sale of vehicle.

Hammond v. Fair Bluff Motors

Feb 10, 1995

OUTCOME: $3,500 verdict for plaintiff

Plaintiff seeking damages for alleged installation of defective brakes by auto dealership.

Utley v. Lowe's

Oct 07, 1994

OUTCOME: $10,000 verdict for plaintiff

Plaintiff was seeking over $100,000 in damages and jury awarded less than total amount of claimed medical expenses

Pierce v. Cieszko Construction Company

Aug 10, 1994

OUTCOME: No recovery for plaintiff

Plaintiff seeking damages for building construction contract.