Sharon Cox v. Chrysler, LLC[CV-05-560894]
Court:Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas
Judge:Leo M. Spellacy
Date of Trial:April 30, 2007 to May 14, 2007
Facts:Plaintiff Sharon Cox alleged that her husband, Walter Cox, was exposed to asbestos-containing Chrysler friction products during his career as an auto mechanic.
Injury/Damages:
Non-medical Experts:Richard Hatfield (testimony excluded at trial) Richard Lemen, Ph.D. James Millette, Ph.D. Barry CatlemanPatrick Hessel
Medical Experts:Jeffrey A. Kahn, M.D. Gordon A. Gress, M.D. Mark A. Colella, M.D. Douglas A. Pohl, M.D.Michael Graham, M.D.
Lowest Demand:$75,000
Highest Offer:Highest Demand: $575,000
Jury Verdict:$1,750,000 with an appointment of 4% liability to Chrysler
Percent of Comparative Negligence:0%
Net Award:$70,000
Plaintiff's Attorney:Charles McLeigh, Jason Shipp, Craig Vandergrift, Goldberg Persky & White, Pittsburgh, PA
Defendant's Attorney:Matthew O'Connell, Douglas Simek, Samuel Braver.
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