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John Brown, Hughey D. Brown and Teresa Brown v. Fountain Hill School District, et al.
Date: 10-06-1999
Case Number: CA 99-98
Judge: Samuel B. Pope
Court: Circuit Court, Ashley County, Arkansas
Plaintiff's Attorney: W. Paul Blume, Little Rock, Arkansas
Defendant's Attorney: Robert R. Cortinez, of The Cortinez Law Firm, Little Rock, Arkansas
Description:
Tort of Outrage - Personal Injury - Vicarious Liability - The plaintiffs filed suit against the school district where their son attended claiming tort of outrage and negligence of school, superintendent and others. The plaintiff sought to recover for damages resulting from personal injuries that their son received in his high school vocational - agriculture shop, on September 30, 1998. The son amputated the fingers on his right hand when he attempted to operate a table saw. The plaintiffs sought action against, Hal Gibson, the teacher for removing the safety guard from the saw's blade. The plaintiffs stated that he was acting under the scope of his employment, which then involved the school district.
Outcome:
Defendant's verdict.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
Affirmed with direction of Court of Appeals of Arkansas, Division IV. See: 1 S.W.3d 27 (Ark.App. 1999). Note: The above date reflects that of the appellate court and not that of the original trial. Reported by jjb.
About This Case
What was the outcome of John Brown, Hughey D. Brown and Teresa Brown v. Fountain ...?
The outcome was: Defendant's verdict.
Which court heard John Brown, Hughey D. Brown and Teresa Brown v. Fountain ...?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Ashley County, Arkansas, AR. The presiding judge was Samuel B. Pope.
Who were the attorneys in John Brown, Hughey D. Brown and Teresa Brown v. Fountain ...?
Plaintiff's attorney: W. Paul Blume, Little Rock, Arkansas. Defendant's attorney: Robert R. Cortinez, of The Cortinez Law Firm, Little Rock, Arkansas.
When was John Brown, Hughey D. Brown and Teresa Brown v. Fountain ... decided?
This case was decided on October 6, 1999.