Date: 10-07-2009

Case Style: Kerry Noland v. Christopher Coats

Case Number: CJ-2007-551

Judge: Edward C. Cunningham

Court: District Court, Canadian County, Oklahoma

Plaintiff's Attorney: Jason Murry, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Defendant's Attorney: David Wilson, Wilson, Cain & Acquaviva, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Description: Kerry Noland sued Christopher Coats on an auto negligence theory. Plaintiff was a passenger on a motorcycle driven by her then-husband, the defendant. She claimed he drove too fast and did not pay proper attn. and crossed a railroad track. This caused plaintiff to be elevated off her seat. Upon returning to the seat, she ruptured a disc and required low back surgery which was done by Dr. Barry.

Outcome: Defendant's verdict. 12-0.

Plaintiff's Experts: Christopher Barry, M.D.

Defendant's Experts: Rick Beller, M.D.

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