Judge Sara Doyle, Georgia Court of Appeals. (Photo: John Disney/ALM) Appeals Court Tosses $8M Verdict in 'Walking Dead' Stuntman's Death
The appellate opinion said "undisputed evidence" showed that deceased stuntman John Bernecker was an employee of the production company and that any tort claims fell under the Workers' Compensation Act.
March 16, 2021 at 03:37 PM
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The Georgia Court of Appeals threw out an $8 million verdict against the producers of AMC Network's "The Walking Dead" television series over the death of a stuntman on the set in 2017, ruling that tort claims against the production company were barred by the Workers Compensation Act.
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