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Boyceland Dairy v. City of Augusta
Date: 06-24-2003
Case Number: Unknown
Judge: Carlisle Overstreet,
Court: Superior Court, Richmond County, Georgia
Plaintiff's Attorney: Unknown
Defendant's Attorney: James W. Ellison of Burnside, Wall, Daniel, Ellison & Revell, Augusta, Georgia
Description:
Boyceland Dairy claimed that the city of Augusta's sewage sludge was responsible for cattle deaths and property damage at a Burke County dairy farm. The pliantiff contended the sewage sludge placed on their land as free fertilizer contained toxic metals that poisoned and killed 300 cattle in the late 1990s. The city denied the plaintiff's claims.
Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $550,000.00.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
Editor's Note: The plaintiff sought $12.5 million in damages and was reported to be very disappointed with the damages awarded by the jury.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Boyceland Dairy v. City of Augusta?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $550,000.00.
Which court heard Boyceland Dairy v. City of Augusta?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Richmond County, Georgia, GA. The presiding judge was Carlisle Overstreet,.
Who were the attorneys in Boyceland Dairy v. City of Augusta?
Plaintiff's attorney: Unknown. Defendant's attorney: James W. Ellison of Burnside, Wall, Daniel, Ellison & Revell, Augusta, Georgia.
When was Boyceland Dairy v. City of Augusta decided?
This case was decided on June 24, 2003.