Bovis Kyle attorneys obtain defense verdict in auto collision case

Bovis, Kyle, Burch & Medlin (Atlanta, GA)

On June 26, 2024, Bovis, Kyle, Burch & Medlin partner Wayne S. Tartline, working with associate Chang Zhou, obtained a defense verdict in an auto collision case in the State Court of Gwinnett County after three days of trial. At trial in Gwinnett County State Court, the plaintiffs testified that their life activities were significantly limited due to the injuries sustained in the collision. Plaintiffs asked for an award of damages of $286,000 or more. The defense presented expert medical testimony calling into question whether or not the claimed injuries, including the rotator cuff tear were actually related to the collision. After only an hour of deliberations, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the remaining defendant driver (his employer was dismissed from the case on a motion for directed verdict). Although the jury did find that the defendant driver was 90% at fault for causing the collision, the jury awarded no damages to either plaintiff.