Alisa Ellenburg and Payton Bramlett (Atlanta, GA) (Automobile Liability) received a favorable verdict in the case of Paula White v. Lynn Updegrove in the State Court of Clayton County, which is widely considered one of the most plaintiff-friendly venues in Georgia. The case stemmed from a rear-end automobile accident. Plaintiff stopped then rolled forward before stopping abruptly, at which point the Defendant’s vehicle struck the Plaintiff’s. Plaintiff claimed back and neck injuries and requested $75,000 in damages. The jury deliberated three hours before returning a verdict that apportioned 40% of the fault to Plaintiff, which resulted in Plaintiff only being awarded $15,000 in damages, which was significantly below Plaintiff counsel’s final settlement demand.
Case Details
- Plaintiff: Paula White
- Defendant: Lynn Updegrove
- Office: Atlanta, GA
- Case Type: Automobile Liability,