(l-r) James "Jimmy" A. Rice Jr., Andrew Brandt and Preston Dunaway of Rice McGowan & Brandt. (Courtesy photos) 'Punished the Defendant': 'Conservative' Jury Returns 20 Times Medical Expenses
"Walton County is an extremely conservative venue, and we are very proud of receiving almost 20 times the amount of [our clients'] medical bills," said plaintiffs counsel James "Jimmy" A. Rice Jr. of Rice McGowan & Brandt in Atlanta.
August 27, 2024 at 10:44 AM
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Motor Vehicle Torts
What You Need to Know
- Walton County Superior Court jury returns $930,000 automotive tort verdict in favor of plaintiff.
- Defendant's insurer, State Farm, rejected pre-trial $100,000 policy limit demand, per plaintiffs counsel.
- Plaintiffs counsel with Rice McGowan and Brandt in Atlanta tried matter opposite defense counsel with Cowsert Heath in Athens.
A trio of Atlanta litigators convinced a Walton County Superior Court jury to return a $930,000 verdict in favor of plaintiffs involved in an automotive tort dispute involving "modest expenses."
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