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C. Thomas Messick and Darrell E. Bowman v. Patrol Helicopters

Date: 11-06-2008

Case Number: 2:07-cv-00039-CSO

Judge: Carolyn S. Ostby

Court: United States District Court for the District of Montana, Silver Bow County

Plaintiff's Attorney: Alexander Blewett, III and Joe Cosgrove, Hoyt & Blewett, Great Falls, Montana

Defendant's Attorney: Eric E. Holm, Brooke B. Murphy and Georffrey R. Keller, Matovich & Keller, Billings, Montana and Jacquelyn M. Hughes, Hedger Friend, Billings, Montana

Description:

C. Thomas Messick and Darrell E. Bowman, individually and on behalf fo the estates of Joan Bowman and Theresa Messick sued Patrol Helicopters on auto negligence theories for the wrongful death of the two women who were killed in an accident in Park County in 2006. Plaintiffs claimed that the driver of a fuel truck operated by the company did not signal before turning and as a direct result Bowman attempted to pass the truck with fatal consequences.

The defenses asserted by Defendant are not available.

Outcome:

Plaintiffs' verdict for $2.5 million.

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About This Case

What was the outcome of C. Thomas Messick and Darrell E. Bowman v. Patrol Helicop...?

The outcome was: Plaintiffs' verdict for $2.5 million.

Which court heard C. Thomas Messick and Darrell E. Bowman v. Patrol Helicop...?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of Montana, Silver Bow County. The presiding judge was Carolyn S. Ostby.

Who were the attorneys in C. Thomas Messick and Darrell E. Bowman v. Patrol Helicop...?

Plaintiff's attorney: Alexander Blewett, III and Joe Cosgrove, Hoyt & Blewett, Great Falls, Montana. Defendant's attorney: Eric E. Holm, Brooke B. Murphy and Georffrey R. Keller, Matovich & Keller, Billings, Montana and Jacquelyn M. Hughes, Hedger Friend, Billings, Montana.

When was C. Thomas Messick and Darrell E. Bowman v. Patrol Helicop... decided?

This case was decided on November 6, 2008.