Happenings
Tom Dukes gave the prosecution opening statement in the mock St. Valentine’s Day murder trial of Al Capone
Tom Dukes gave the prosecution opening statement in the mock St. Valentine’s Day murder trial of Al Capone for the American College of Trial Lawyers Young Lawyers Boot Camp on Friday, June 2, 2023.
Dhillon Ramkhelawan and Tom Dukes obtained a dismissal for an Orlando ophthalmologist on June 13, 2023
Dhillon Ramkhelawan and Tom Dukes obtained a dismissal for an Orlando ophthalmologist on June 13, 2023. The claim stemmed from an elective procedure that included both cataract removal and vision correction components. The case was ultimately dismissed due to the Plaintiff’s failure to comply with the statutory presuit requirements that need to be completed… Read More »
They gave the faculty demonstration opening statement for the Defendant.
Tom Dukes and Mary Jaye Hall were part of the faculty for the Florida Trial Lawyers’ Section of The Florida Bar’s Advanced Trial Academy from Tuesday, May 16 through Saturday, May 20, 2023. They gave the faculty demonstration opening statement for the Defendant.
The trial court agreed and granted our client summary judgment as a matter of law.
Tom Dukes and Zack Trapp obtained a Summary Judgment for a cardiologist in Orange County on September 6, 2022. This was a complex medical malpractice action involving multiple parties that arose from a surgical procedure and postoperative anticoagulation therapy. Tom Dukes and Zack Trapp argued that there was no genuine issue of material fact… Read More »
Mary Jaye Hall and Zack Trapp obtained a complete dismissal for a cardiologist in Broward County on November 21, 2021.
Mary Jaye Hall and Zack Trapp obtained a complete dismissal for a cardiologist in Broward County on November 21, 2021. This was a complex medical malpractice action involving multiple parties that arose from a heart failure incident following birth. Mary Jaye Hall and Zack Trapp argued that there was no genuine issue of material… Read More »
Stacey Carlisle and Tom Dukes obtained summary judgment for a Seminole County OB/GYN.
In May, 2023, Stacey Carlisle and Tom Dukes obtained summary judgment for a Seminole County OB/GYN. The court agreed with the defense that the plaintiff had not developed proper evidence to support her claims arising from a hysterectomy and posterior repair procedure, and disposed of the case in favor of the physician before trial.
Zack Trapp and Tom Dukes got a defense verdict for a Lake County physician in an eight-day medical malpractice trial
Zack Trapp and Tom Dukes got a defense verdict for a Lake County physician in an eight-day medical malpractice trial which ended on September 15, 2022. The Defendant was a hospitalist. The patient, who had advanced lung disease, had an arrest event. Among the issues was the cause of the arrest event and whether… Read More »
Zack Trapp and Tom Dukes got a defense verdict in a six-day trial
Zack Trapp and Tom Dukes got a defense verdict in a six-day trial which ended on Monday, August 29, 2022. Their client was an OB/GYN. The claim was for an unconsented to hysterectomy with alleged subsequent medical problems. The case involved experts in obstetrics and gynecology and urology.
Ralph Martinez was awarded the 2022 FLABOTA Trial Lawyer of the Year
In May, 2022, Ralph Martinez was awarded the 2022 FLABOTA Trial Lawyer of the Year. This award is given to a member who has shown excellence in advocacy, high ethics, a distinguished career, and is committed to service to ABOTA. This award alternates between plaintiff and defense attorneys and in addition to the above,… Read More »
Wil Vancol and Tom Dukes got a Summary Judgment for two Panama City OB/GYN providers
Wil Vancol and Tom Dukes got a Summary Judgment for two Panama City OB/GYN providers on February 14, 2022. The case arose from a stillbirth. The claim was that the obstetric providers had failed to recognize and act upon fetal tachycardia and placental abruption. The summary judgment meant that the court ruled as a… Read More »
