15 Mar, 2024

Life at LDM | Attorney Spotlight, Michael L. Storey

2024-03-15T09:22:37-05:00March 15th, 2024|Latest News, Life at LDM|

Michael L. Storey, Attorney What is your definition of success? Success is finding happiness and sharing it with others. Some days finding happiness can be harder than others. But if I can find and share some happiness every day, either professionally (for a client or co-worker) or at home (for friends, family, or even complete strangers), I consider that day to be a success. What's the most unique [...]

5 Mar, 2024

Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP Welcomes Attorney Rebecca M. Queensland

2024-03-05T13:29:10-06:00March 5th, 2024|Latest News|

Rebecca Queensland is a corporate attorney in LDM’s Omaha office. She graduated cum laude from Hamline University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies and Business Administration. During her time at Hamline, Rebecca was a member of the nationally competitive mock trial team and served as a legal research and writing tutor. She went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from the Sandra Day O'Connor [...]

5 Mar, 2024

Not So Guaranteed: Can Small Losses Render a Sizable Liquidated Damages Provision Unenforceable?

2024-03-05T13:35:01-06:00March 5th, 2024|Construction Contractor Advisor, Construction Contracts, Latest News|

A “Liquidated Damages” provision should be a key part of your playbook when entering a construction contract. These damages typically apply when a party misses a performance deadline. The value of damages is usually expressed in a certain amount of dollars per day. Liquidated Damages are intended to avoid the difficult task of figuring out the economic impact of delayed performance. In many cases, an accurate estimation is quite difficult [...]

23 Feb, 2024

LDM Presented at the 2024 Landowner Workshop Series

2024-02-23T11:52:20-06:00February 23rd, 2024|Latest News|

On February 22, 2024, Partner Daniel J. Waters gave a presentation on how to better manage the estate planning process at the Farmers National Company’s 2024 Landowner Workshop Series in Phoenix, AZ. These nationwide workshops help landowners plan for the future, build their legacy and educate their families on succession planning. Click here to learn more.

14 Feb, 2024

Iowa Supreme Court Issued a Unanimous Opinion Indicating a Certificate of Merit Affidavit is Not Required for a Negligent Retention Claim

2024-02-14T10:18:49-06:00February 14th, 2024|Latest News, LDM MedMal Forum|

The Iowa Supreme Court recently issued a unanimous, but narrowly written, opinion involving Iowa Code section 147.140, commonly known as the certificate of merit affidavit statute, on February 9, 2024 named Jorgensen v. Smith et. al. The main issue on appeal was whether a plaintiff needs to provide a timely certificate of merit affidavit from a qualified expert to attest that an entity was negligent in retaining medical [...]

25 Jan, 2024

Life at LDM | Attorney Spotlight, Olivia R. McDowell

2024-01-25T11:52:43-06:00January 25th, 2024|Latest News, Life at LDM|

Olivia R. McDowell, Attorney What is your definition of success? My definition of success changes daily. Some days, success is winning a big dispositive motion or obtaining a favorable result for a client. Other days, it is just checking something minor off a to do list or supporting a colleague. There has been a trend toward only associating success with big wins or accomplishments, but as an attorney, [...]

25 Jan, 2024

AI: Powerful Collaborators, but Not Managers

2024-01-25T11:34:59-06:00January 25th, 2024|Artificial Intelligence, Corporate Law, Latest News, Risk Management|

So warned IBM in 1979 in its internal training materials. 45 years later, artificial intelligence, at least in the news, cannot be escaped. From OpenAI’s ChatGPT large language model, to Midjourney’s text-to-image generator, the Internet abounds with tools that claim to be able to perform tasks that, until quite recently, required human creativity and spark. Is this something that we should fear? As the author is acutely aware, the creators [...]

23 Jan, 2024

LDM Participates in Grow Nebraska Women’s Business Center’s BAIL Series

2024-01-23T15:01:45-06:00January 23rd, 2024|Latest News|

LDM is proud to participate in Grow Nebraska Women’s Business Center’s BAIL Series. BAIL stands for banker, accountant, insurance and legal. These entities are crucial to the growth and proper development of a business. LDM’s participation in the office hours for the BAIL series will allow access to quality information. Office Hours for the BAIL Series will be hosted every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Heartland Workforce [...]

23 Jan, 2024

LDM Elects Cathy Trent-Vilim and Rick Harris to Management Committee

2024-01-23T10:12:48-06:00January 23rd, 2024|Latest News|

Lamson Dugan and Murray LLP announces the election of Cathy Trent-Vilim as the newest member of the Management Committee. This decision, made by the Partnership of the Firm, solidifies Cathy's position alongside Omaha Partners Patrick G. Vipond and Kyle Wallor, as well as Des Moines Partner Rick Harris. Rick, also a newer member of the Management Committee, joined in January of last year. Cathy specializes in the [...]

23 Jan, 2024

Joint Ventures: When Helping Out Can Create Legal Issues

2024-01-25T11:05:04-06:00January 23rd, 2024|Agriculture, Latest News, Midwest Agricultural Law|

In any ag community there is lot of cooperation and partnership between farming operations and the ag industries that service those operations.  Neighbors may loan equipment and labor to put in, maintain, or harvest a crop, while others do the same to care for livestock.  In some cases, an ag service may call in another provider to cover a client’s needs.  Generally, this cooperation and partnership works well and helps [...]

10 Jan, 2024

LDM Obtained Summary Judgment in Medical Malpractice Case

2024-01-10T10:47:41-06:00January 10th, 2024|Latest News|

After 7 years of litigation, two mistrials, and only days before starting a third jury trial, LDM obtained summary judgment in a medical malpractice case. The case involved a woman who lost her breast after developing mastitis caused by an especially aggressive strain of MRSA. The parties first tried the case in the summer of 2022. It ended in a mistrial after 3 jurors were excused less [...]

5 Jan, 2024

Callie A. Kanthack Selected to Join The Women’s Fund of Omaha

2024-02-14T10:06:31-06:00January 5th, 2024|Latest News|

Attorney Callie A. Kanthack has been selected to join The Women’s Fund Circles Class 12. The Women’s Fund addresses gender-based inequities in our community through collaboration that identifies, researches and creates solutions to advance, educate and fund lasting impact. Circles is a diverse network of professionals who support the mission of the Women’s Fund to improve the lives of all women, girls and anyone facing gender-based oppression in [...]

4 Jan, 2024

Corporate Transparency Act: What You Need to Know

2024-01-04T10:54:30-06:00January 4th, 2024|Corporate Formalities, Corporate Law, Latest News|

Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) to capture more information about the ownership of specific business entities operating in the United States. The CTA accomplishes this by requesting business entities that are deemed "reporting companies" to provide "beneficial ownership information" to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Starting January 1, 2024, existing business entities that are required to report under the CTA have one year to make the initial [...]

2 Jan, 2024

LDM Names Andrew R. Wilkinson as Partner

2024-01-02T10:30:26-06:00January 2nd, 2024|Latest News|

Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP (LDM) names Andrew R. Wilkinson as partner to the Firm. Previously an associate at the Firm, Andrew Wilkinson continues his practice in the litigation department. His areas of expertise include construction litigation, transportation litigation, medical malpractice defense, business dispute litigation, and insurance matters. Andrew enjoys representing contractors, subcontractors, developers, owners, material suppliers and design professionals in construction disputes. He has extensive first chair [...]

15 Dec, 2023

Andrew C. Johnson Obtains Summary Judgement in Will Dispute

2023-12-15T10:41:38-06:00December 15th, 2023|Latest News|

After lengthy litigation that began in October 2020, Partner Andrew C. Johnson and his team at LDM obtained summary judgment dismissal of all pending claims against his clients, the Respondents, in a Will dispute pending in Black Hawk County, Iowa. The Petitioner sought to have a Will set aside due to undue influence and lack of capacity. As the case progressed, Petitioner added claims for alleged fraud and [...]

14 Dec, 2023

United States ex rel. Kraemer v. United Dairies, L.L.P.: A Hard Lesson in Proper Training and Regulation Drafting

2023-12-14T10:37:33-06:00December 14th, 2023|Agriculture, Latest News|

Recently, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals decided United States ex rel. Kraemer v. United Dairies, L.L.P., a case involving an application for crop insurance and the False Claims Act. The court held that a false claim had not been made, because the record only established that United Dairies received the crop insurance coverage it paid for, and the insurance provider regularly paid these types of claims despite violations of [...]

13 Dec, 2023

LDM Proud to Sponsor Las Posadas Celebration

2023-12-13T14:57:44-06:00December 13th, 2023|Latest News|

LDM was proud to be a sponsor of the "Las Posadas" Celebration put on by Casa de la Cultura at the Elevator Co-Warehousing + Community space on December 8, 2023. The event featured food and drinks from local business and musical and cultural performances. The "Las Posadas" Celebration highlighted the work of Casa de la Cultura and its partners the Latino Economic Development Council, the Barrientos Scholarship Foundation, Metro Young [...]

5 Dec, 2023

Mercy High School’s Varsity Mock Trial Team, Coached by Attorney Olivia McDowell, Took Third in the Omaha Region

2023-12-05T11:31:32-06:00December 5th, 2023|Latest News|

Attorney Olivia McDowell, alongside teacher coach Mr. Brooks Humphreys, spent this fall coaching Mercy High School's Varsity and Junior Varsity mock trial teams who competed in the Nebraska State Bar Foundation's annual mock trial program. Beginning in September, the team met to learn the basics of being a trial attorney or witness and built a case theory. This year's case was a criminal trial centered upon the dissemination of national [...]

20 Nov, 2023

Life at LDM | Attorney Spotlight, Ryan P. Tunink

2023-11-20T13:12:58-06:00November 20th, 2023|Latest News, Life at LDM|

Ryan P. Tunink, Attorney What is your definition of success? Success is improving each time you try something while finding joy in trying it. What's the most unique part about working at LDM? The most unique part of working at LDM, at least as an associate, is how quickly the firm helps you get practical experience at every step of the litigation process. The partners at LDM are [...]

17 Nov, 2023

Adam R. Feeney Presented at the Midlands African Chamber’s Xcelerator Program

2023-11-17T16:15:48-06:00November 17th, 2023|Latest News|

Partner Adam R. Feeney presented at the Midlands African Chamber’s Xcelerator Program on November 7, 2023. The Xcelerator Program is an enterprise accelerator program designed to strengthen, energize, and support startups and small businesses led by BlPOC entrepreneurs in Nebraska and throughout the Midlands. Adam presented on different types of business entities and their potential pros and cons, as well as other business formation issues. He has represented clients in [...]

17 Nov, 2023

Sean A. Minahan Presented to the Nebraska LEAD Program on Farm Succession and Continuity Planning

2023-11-17T16:08:58-06:00November 17th, 2023|Agriculture, Latest News|

Partner Sean Minahan recently provided a "Farm Succession and Continuity Planning" presentation to the Nebraska LEAD Program, 2022-2024 LEAD Fellows 41. The LEAD Fellows were provided in depth information as to the necessity of succession planning, the vehicles for an effective succession plan, and how a proper succession plan will ensure the continuity of a farming and ranching operation for the next generation.

26 Oct, 2023

LDM Expands Suit Scholarship to Drake Law School

2023-10-26T10:39:28-05:00October 26th, 2023|Latest News|

LDM is proud to share that the LDM Suit Scholarship has been extended to Drake Law School to help students put their best foot forward. Earlier this year LDM launched a suit scholarship for Creighton law students that is designed to reduce barriers to entry in the legal profession. Each scholarship is an award of up to $500 to help alleviate the financial burden of purchasing business professional attire for [...]

19 Oct, 2023

Honoring Nebraska Bar Association President and LDM Partner Jason W. Grams

2023-10-20T14:26:47-05:00October 19th, 2023|Latest News|

On Wednesday, October 18th, hundreds of distinguished members of the bench and bar, along with 14 attorneys from LDM, gathered in the Gold Coast Ballroom of the Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel in Omaha to celebrate the Nebraska State Bar Presidency of LDM Partner Jason W. Grams. Those in attendance celebrated Jason’s hard work and dedication to the Bar Association over the past year. After Jason summarized some of the [...]

9 Oct, 2023

Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP Awarded Legal Aid’s Equal Justice Partner Award

2023-10-09T13:02:32-05:00October 9th, 2023|Latest News|

Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP (LDM) received Legal Aid of Nebraska’s Equal Justice Partner Award which was presented to the Firm on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Legal Aid’s 60th anniversary celebration dinner. The Equal Justice Partner Awards were created in 2019 to honor firms, volunteers, and community partners who support Legal Aid of Nebraska’s mission to promote justice, hope, dignity, and self-sufficiency through quality civil legal aid [...]

29 Sep, 2023

Daniel J. Waters Presented at the Lauritzen Bank’s Lenders Meeting

2023-09-29T16:19:58-05:00September 29th, 2023|Latest News|

Partner Daniel J. Waters presented at the Lauritzen Bank’s Lenders Meeting on September 28, 2023. His presentation focused on business succession planning with key points including the lender’s approach to business continuity planning and corporate governance. Dan’s practice focuses in the areas of estate planning, business succession planning, corporate governance, and commercial transactions.  He regularly counsels closely held businesses and their owners. Click here to learn more about [...]

29 Sep, 2023

Ted T. Appel Judged Oral Arguments for Drake Law School Competition

2023-09-29T16:17:55-05:00September 29th, 2023|Latest News|

Attorney Ted T. Appel judged oral arguments conducted by first year law students of Drake Law School on September 26 and September 28, 2023 for the C. Edwin Moore Oral Advocacy Competition. These oral arguments are designed for law students in their first semester at Drake Law School to gain practical experience in the art of appellate advocacy and receive real time feedback on their advocacy from members [...]

28 Sep, 2023

Janice M. Thomas and Bryony J. Whitaker Present at the 59th Annual IDCA Conference

2023-09-28T09:37:48-05:00September 28th, 2023|Latest News|

Partner Janice M. Thomas and Attorney Bryony J. Whitaker recently presented at the 59th Annual Iowa Defense Counsel Association Conference. Janice Thomas’ presentation focused on trial from a juror’s perspective. She also provided tips and tricks to defense counsel, and how to portray their case. Bryony Whitaker shared a case law update on recent appellate decisions surrounding civil procedure and employment law.

28 Sep, 2023

Bryony J. Whitaker Recently Elected as the New Lawyers Rep for the Iowa Defense Counsel Association

2023-09-28T09:26:28-05:00September 28th, 2023|Latest News|

Attorney Bryony J. Whitaker was recently elected as the New Lawyers Representative for the Iowa Defense Counsel Association (IDCA). This role includes being the voice for younger defense lawyers, organizing a deposition bootcamp, contributing to new legislation and assisting with the annual defense counsel conference. The IDCA’s mission is to be the trusted professional voice for the defense of civil litigants. Members of the IDCA include lawyers and [...]

27 Sep, 2023

Unclogging The Drain: Nebraska law on clearing drainage ditches

2023-09-27T14:33:30-05:00September 27th, 2023|Latest News|

On occasion we field a call from a landowner who has an issue with the condition of a neighbor’s drainage ditch.  The landowner believes uncontrolled weeds and silt deposits in the neighbor’s drainage ditch is preventing runoff from the landowner’s drainage ditch.  Usually, the issue is resolved with some open communication and a simple request to clean and clear the drainage ditch.  Unfortunately, on occasion the neighbor has no interest [...]

25 Sep, 2023

On the Road with Ted T. Appel

2023-09-25T11:27:20-05:00September 25th, 2023|Latest News|

Attorney Ted Appel recently went “on the road” with the Iowa Court of Appeals. In the following post, he shares with us his experience and how this initiative impacts our community. Q: For those who are not familiar, tell us what the Iowa Court of Appeals’ On the Road event is? ANSWER: Iowa’s court system is divided into three levels of courts: Iowa District Court, Iowa Court of Appeals, [...]

21 Sep, 2023

LDM Congratulates and Welcomes Attorneys Maddie C. Hasley, Spencer J. Mitchell and Diana Vazquez Ayala

2023-09-21T14:25:45-05:00September 21st, 2023|Latest News|

LDM congratulates Maddie C. Hasley, Spencer J. Mitchell and Diana Vazquez Ayala on their recent achievements of being sworn in and joining the Firm as attorneys. Maddie is an associate in LDM's litigation department in the Firm's Omaha office. She graduated with distinction from the University of Nebraska College of Law where she was a Senior Member of the Moot Court Board. She also received the American Board of Trial [...]

15 Sep, 2023

Cathy Trent-Vilim Invited to Become Fellow in the Academy of Appellate Lawyers

2023-09-15T15:52:48-05:00September 15th, 2023|Latest News|

Partner Cathy Trent-Vilim was recently invited to become a Fellow in the Academy of Appellate Lawyers. The Academy is an invitation-only association of respected appellate lawyers. Fellows face stringent membership criteria, undergo rigorous screening, and are approved by the Academy’s Board. Fellows must have 15 years of appellate practice and receive unsolicited nominations from two Fellows. After a rigorous vetting process, the Board of Directors votes on each [...]

15 Sep, 2023

Life at LDM | Attorney Spotlight, Ellen K. Geisler

2023-09-15T10:28:42-05:00September 15th, 2023|Latest News, Life at LDM|

Ellen K. Geisler, Attorney What is your definition of success? Working hard and seeing results. Results are not always immediate and often it is the slow day-to-day grind that pays off in the long run. Success does not happen overnight. What's the most unique part about working at LDM? There’s no one-size-fits all approach. In my experience, the firm embraces that each individual has different strengths that they [...]

15 Sep, 2023

LDM Welcomes Attorney Austin C. Printz

2023-09-15T09:53:49-05:00September 15th, 2023|Latest News|

Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP (LDM) welcomes attorney Austin C. Printz Austin Printz is a litigation attorney in LDM’s Omaha office. Prior to joining the Firm, Austin served in the Air Force Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corp for four years, where he assisted active duty and retired military members with preparing wills, solving landlord-tenant disputes, and providing guidance on divorce. He also represented the United States as a [...]

6 Sep, 2023

Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP Promotes Sarah Rotermund to Executive Director

2023-09-06T16:17:43-05:00September 6th, 2023|Latest News|

Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP recently promoted Sarah Rotermund as the Executive Director. Sarah, previously the Firm’s Director of Marketing, will now lead the day-to-day operations of the Firm in addition to her continued oversight of marketing initiatives. Sarah is a 40 Under 40 recipient and has over 10 years of experience helping businesses and individuals navigate marketing challenges in various industries. Her experience as an advisor for [...]

31 Aug, 2023

Ellen K. Geisler Successfully Defends Jury Trial on Damages, Obtains Verdict Below Pre-Trial Offer of Judgment

2023-08-31T09:17:48-05:00August 31st, 2023|Latest News|

Attorney Ellen K. Geisler recently obtained a successful result at a jury trial on behalf of a driver involved in a motor vehicle accident in an admitted-liability case. The jury trial was solely on the issue of the nature and extent of Plaintiff’s injuries caused by the accident and the amount of damages that would compensate Plaintiff for those injuries. At the conclusion of trial, Plaintiff’s counsel asked [...]

29 Aug, 2023

LDM Launches Suit Scholarship for Creighton Law Students

2023-08-29T20:44:54-05:00August 29th, 2023|Latest News|

Designed to help law students put their best foot forward and reduce barriers to entry in the legal profession, LDM launched the Suit Scholarship for Creighton University law students. The scholarship is an award of up to $500 to alleviate the financial burden of purchasing business professional attire for on campus interviews, open houses and other industry events law students may attend. The application, selection and award distribution will be [...]

29 Aug, 2023

LDM Expands Firm with Three New Attorneys

2023-08-29T20:27:22-05:00August 29th, 2023|Latest News|

Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP (LDM) welcomes attorneys Josh R. Baumann, Georgia R. Rice and Ryan P. Tunink. Josh Baumann joins LDM's Omaha office as a litigation attorney. His areas of expertise include medical malpractice defense, business dispute litigation, wrongful death, personal injury and insurance matters. Prior to joining the Firm, Josh was a Deputy County Attorney for the Douglas County Attorney's Office and subsequently practiced in civil matters for [...]

29 Aug, 2023

Jason C. Palmer Received Defense Verdict Representing City of Urbandale

2023-08-29T10:16:14-05:00August 29th, 2023|Latest News|

Partner Jason C. Palmer recently received a defense verdict representing the City of Urbandale in a personal injury claim regarding an alleged defective sidewalk. The plaintiff filed suit after tripping on a piece of elevated sidewalk causing a compound fracture of the wrist with a subsequent surgery inserting a plate and multiple screws.

17 Aug, 2023

Best Lawyers in America 2024

2023-08-17T10:59:51-05:00August 17th, 2023|Latest News|

Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP is proud to announce that 12 attorneys have been recognized in the 30th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This recognition is awarded to individual attorneys with the highest overall peer-feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region. Congratulations to the following Partners! Appellate Practice Jason W. Grams Rick Harris (West Des Moines, IA) William R. Settles Cathy Trent-Vilim Closely Held Companies and [...]

14 Aug, 2023

Jason C. Palmer Presented a Jail Liability Webinar for ICAP

2023-08-14T15:47:32-05:00August 14th, 2023|Latest News|

Partner Jason C. Palmer recently presented “Health Emergencies, Drug Users and the Mentally Ill" to the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP). His presentation addressed the management of inmates who might be demonstrating withdrawal symptoms - from any substance, including alcohol - while in custody. Click here to learn more about ICAP.

14 Aug, 2023

LDM Partners Presented at the 2023 Landowner Workshop Series

2023-08-14T14:03:46-05:00August 14th, 2023|Latest News|

Partners Sean A. Minahan, Monte Schatz, Eric W. Tiritilli, and Daniel J. Waters presented a series of workshops focused on farm succession planning at the Farmers National Company’s 2023 Landowner Workshop Series. These nationwide workshops help landowners plan for the future, build their legacy and educate their families on succession planning. Click here to learn more.

2 Aug, 2023

Patrick G. Vipond and Denise M. Destache Obtain Summary Judgment Ruling in Favor of Doctors and Hospital in Medical Malpractice Action

2023-08-02T10:56:23-05:00August 2nd, 2023|Latest News|

Partners Patrick G. Vipond and Denise M. Destache recently obtained summary judgment dismissal on behalf of a Nebraska hospital, emergency room physician, and anesthesiologist in a medical malpractice lawsuit arising out of allegations of a delay in treatment. Key to the success was an understanding and analysis of the legal burdens and requirements for causation in medical malpractice actions in Nebraska. LDM’s defense effort involved two separate [...]

31 Jul, 2023

LDM Recognizes Attorneys Selected as 2023 Super Lawyers

2023-08-01T11:21:04-05:00July 31st, 2023|Latest News|

Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP is pleased to announce five attorneys have been selected to the 2023 Great Plains Super Lawyers list. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. 2023 Great Plains Super Lawyers  Jason W. Grams - Business Litigation William R. Settles - Professional Liability: Defense Patrick G. Vipond - [...]

27 Jul, 2023

IT’S THE SIMPLE THINGS: Avoiding Default in a National Grain and Feed Assoc. Arbitration

2023-07-27T14:40:34-05:00July 27th, 2023|Agriculture, Latest News, Midwest Agricultural Law|

While waiting on an arbitration ruling from the National Grain and Feed Association (“NGFA”), I reviewed some of the NGFA's recent decisions.  I was surprised to see how many cases were not decided on the merits, but rather, a party’s failure to simply comply with the NGFA’s rules. Take for example Field Farms Marketing v. Prairie Wide Grain, Inc.   The NGFA issued judgment in favor of Field Farms and against [...]

18 Jul, 2023

Verifying Lost Wages and the Collateral Source Rule

2023-07-18T11:07:28-05:00July 18th, 2023|Latest News, LDM MedMal Forum|

Picture the following.  In response to a standard interrogatory that asks a plaintiff to list their alleged sources of damages, the plaintiff alleges their income was reduced to only 60% of their regular earnings while recovering from injury. At first glance, it might seem like you can calculate the extent of the plaintiff’s alleged damages with no additional information—40% of their regular earnings.  But to truly make this calculation, [...]

6 Jul, 2023

Patrick G. Vipond and Michael L. Storey Obtain Directed Verdict in Shoulder Dystocia Trial

2023-07-06T10:33:57-05:00July 6th, 2023|Latest News|

Partners Patrick G. Vipond and Michael L. Storey recently obtained a directed verdict at trial on behalf of an Iowa obstetrician. Plaintiff alleged that the obstetrician and a family medicine physician, who was represented by different counsel, failed to obtain informed consent when the obstetrician recommended that the diabetic mother proceed with a vaginal delivery for a baby with an estimated fetal weight of 10 pounds, 8 [...]

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