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Family and Estate of Joseph Watkins v. Greatwide Dedicated Transport of Texas and Thomas Rowell

Date: 10-05-2008

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Judge: Dawn Hare

Court: Circuit Court, Conecuh County, Alabama

Plaintiff's Attorney: Bob Prince and Matt Glover, Prince Glover Law Firm, Tuscaloosa, Alabama;

John Jones and Stacy Brooks, Jones & Jones, Andalusia, Alabama;

and Chris King, Weaver & King, Monroeville, Alabama

Defendant's Attorney:

Description:

The Family and Estate of Joseph Watkins sued Greatwide Dedicated Transport of Texas and, its driver, Thomas Rowell on an auto negligence theory seeking damages for the wrongful death of Mr. Watkins, age 79. Plaintiffs claimed that the semi-tractor trailer rig being driven by Rowell was being driven in excess of the speed limit by nearly thirty mph when it hit Mr. Watkin's car at the intersection of Highway 84 and County Road 15 in Conecuh County, Alabama.

The defenses asserted by the defendants are not available.

Outcome:

Plaintiffs' verdict for $1 million.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Defendant's Experts:

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About This Case

What was the outcome of Family and Estate of Joseph Watkins v. Greatwide Dedicate...?

The outcome was: Plaintiffs' verdict for $1 million.

Which court heard Family and Estate of Joseph Watkins v. Greatwide Dedicate...?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Conecuh County, Alabama, AL. The presiding judge was Dawn Hare.

Who were the attorneys in Family and Estate of Joseph Watkins v. Greatwide Dedicate...?

Plaintiff's attorney: Bob Prince and Matt Glover, Prince Glover Law Firm, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; John Jones and Stacy Brooks, Jones & Jones, Andalusia, Alabama; and Chris King, Weaver & King, Monroeville, Alabama.

When was Family and Estate of Joseph Watkins v. Greatwide Dedicate... decided?

This case was decided on October 5, 2008.