Settlement of $750,000 in 2009 relating to an auto accident involving fractured leg
This case involved an auto accident in July of 2007. The collision was caused by a negligent driver who ran a stop sign on a rural road in Saginaw County and caused the collision. The plaintiff suffered a fractured right femur and fracture to his left tibia. The plaintiff was required to undergo surgery and had a femoral rod implanted in his right leg and internal fixation of his left tibia. The plaintiff, who was a mechanic, was unable to work after the accident. The highest offer made by the insurance company to settle was $100,000. That offer was rejected and instead the law office of Gafkay & Gardner, PC aggressively litigated the case for almost 2 years and was able to obtain a case evaluation award of $750,000 which resulted in settlement of the case.
Employment Cases
Federal Jury Awards over $278,000
This case went to Jury in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District. It involved a Customer Service Representative who was denied her rights to take Family and Medical Leave. On January 14, 2009, the Jury found the phone company liable and awarded the Plaintiff $278,427.
$500,000 Settlement for Whistleblower
This case involved a credit union CEO who was suspended after threatening to report suspected violations of law to the Office of Financial and Insurance Services for the State of Michigan. He was terminated after filing suit under the Whistleblowers' Protection Act. In April of 2008, the case settled after Case Evaluation for half a million dollars.
Federal Jury Awards $205,000.00 in First Admendment Case
This case went to jury trial in the United States District Court for the Eastern District. It involved a police chief who was discharged after speaking out regarding suspected violations of law by township board members and the wasting of township resources. On October 31, 2002, the jury awarded the Plaintiff lost wages and punitive damages in the total amount of $205,000.
Verdict for Retaliation/Race Discrimination
This case went to jury trial in Genesee County Circuit Court. It involved a long-term employee of Delphi who complained of age and race discrimination during his employment and than received a lower pay increase then past years. On August 18, 2000, the jury found that Delphi had retaliated against him and awarded him back pay damages and future lost wages, and emotional distress damages.
First Admendment Verdict
This case went to jury trial in the United States District Court for the Eastern District. It involved a laborer of the City of Burton who was discharged after filing a lawsuit that alleged he was discharged for reporting suspected violations of law. On March 9, 1999, a federal jury in Detroit found in favor of the Plaintiff and awarded him back pay damages.
Retaliation/Sexual Harrasment Verdict
This case went to jury trial in Oakland County Circuit Court in September of 1997. It involved an employee who was discharged without progressive discipline as promised by the employer in its employee handbook. The jury found in favor of the Plaintiff on his progressive discipline claim and awarded him back pay damages and future lost wages.
Personal Injury Cases
Negligence Verdict
This case went to jury trial in Genesee County Circuit Court. It involved a woman who suffered burns to her scalp after getting her hair relaxed and colored. On March 1, 2001, the jury found the beauty shop was negligent and awarded the Plaintiff $60,000.
Auto Negligence Settlement for Closed-Head Injury
This case involved a rear-end collision in August 2004. The plaintiff received a closed-head injury that impaired his active lifestyle and prohibited him from working for a period of time. The case settled after Case Evaluation for $145,000.