BCCN Partner Will Nefzger Prepares For Trial In Car Accident Case For Second Time
Because of a mistrial of the first trial, which I originally posted about here, Bahe Cook Cantley & Nefzger PLC partner Will Nefzger is preparing for a trial that is set to begin on September 13, 2011 involving his client, Jerome Cotton. The opposing party is insured by Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB). Unfortunately, KFB has not been big on commitment in this case.
Mr. Cotton sustained injuries when his car was broadsided at an intersection in Louisville, Kentucky in July 2005. The impact was so severe that Mr. Cotton's car was totaled and he sought treatment immediately at the hospital. Mr. Cotton required medical treatment for about one month following the accident and missed over two weeks of work.
Unfortunately, KFB has refuse to negotiate fairly and in good faith, and Mr. Cotton must take his case to trial as a consequence. The case will be tried in Jefferson Circuit Court, Division 7 in front of Judge Audra Eckerle.
The case first went to trial in April 2011. During the second day of trial, Judge Eckerle granted my motion for a mistrial when opposing counsel introduced evidence she previously ruled could not be introduced. Because of this reckless behavior, Judge Eckerle held opposing counsel in contempt and sanctioned him for his conduct.
