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James Turner v. Roman Catholic Diocese, et al.
Date: 12-05-2007
Case Number: S1020-2004CnC
Judge: Katz
Court: Superior Court, Chittenden County, Vermont
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Jerry O'Neill, O'Neill, Kellner & Green, Burlington, Vermont
Defendant's Attorney:
David Cleary and Thomas E. McCormick of Cleary Shahi & Aicher, P.C., Rutland, Vermont
James Turner sued Burlington Catholic Diocese on a negligence theory claiming that the Church negligently failed to protect him from being molested by a pedophile priest in 1977 when he was 16-years-old. Plaintiff sought $1 million in damages.
Defendant denied fault and asserted the statute of limitations.
About This Case
What was the outcome of James Turner v. Roman Catholic Diocese, et al.?
The outcome was: Defendants' verdict.
Which court heard James Turner v. Roman Catholic Diocese, et al.?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Chittenden County, Vermont, VT. The presiding judge was Katz.
Who were the attorneys in James Turner v. Roman Catholic Diocese, et al.?
Plaintiff's attorney: Jerry O'Neill, O'Neill, Kellner & Green, Burlington, Vermont. Defendant's attorney: David Cleary and Thomas E. McCormick of Cleary Shahi & Aicher, P.C., Rutland, Vermont.
When was James Turner v. Roman Catholic Diocese, et al. decided?
This case was decided on December 5, 2007.