Sampson family hopes case result will send resounding message to thrill ride industry
Orlando, FL – Following the one-day trial of the Estate of Tyre Sampson vs “FunTimes”, the Austrian-based manufacturer of the FreeFall ride that once towered over Icon Park in Orlando, a jury has passed a $310 Million judgement against the defendants. The trial was argued by Michael Haggard and Kimberly Wald of The Haggard Law Firm, Michael Richardson of Hilliard Law, and attorney Ben Crump
In a significant victory for victims of preventable crime, The Haggard Law Firm, led by Managing Partner Michael Haggard and partner Douglas McCarron, has successfully secured a $28.9 Million settlement in a catastrophic injury negligent security case stemming from a shooting incident involving a teenager. This case not only highlights the need for adequate security measures in residential complexes but also raises critical questions about the implications of recent tort reform in Florida.
The Haggard Law Firm, led by attorneys Michael Haggard and Adam Finkel, and with Osbourne & Francis as co-counsel, secured a significant victory in a negligent security wrongful death case that underscores the importance of proper security measures in residential properties. The firm obtained an $8 million settlement for the family of a 19-year-old who was gunned down due to negligent security at Highgate Apartments in Orange County, Florida.
The Haggard Law Firm’s Douglas McCarron along with co-counsel Mark Brumer, has secured a $2 Million policy limit settlement in a fatal drowning case against the City of Miami Beach.
The Haggard Law Firm’s Douglas McCarron and Michael Haggard have secured a $3 Million settlement in a wrongful death negligent security case. The names of the parties involved are confidential per the terms of the settlement.
The victim, John Doe, was murdered at the “ABC Apartments” within SIX weeks of another killing at the very same complex. That case was settled for $1.75 Million. These brutal killings, both involving young men, continue the troubling and tragic consistent violence at the property.
Olivia Oney was in a car crash where she was the restrained back-seated passenger in an Uber. Uber provided underinsured/uninsured motorist coverage through Progressive Insurance Company to Olivia. Progressive was the Defendant in the lawsuit.
The Haggard Law Firm’s Michael Haggard and Adam Finkel have obtained a $12 Million settlement in a high-profile catastrophic negligent security case.
On Memorial Day 2021, Marcus Williams arrived at Prime 112 for dinner. After exiting his vehicle within Prime 112’s valet, he immediately noticed that other members of his party were being yelled at by a group of unknown individuals. As the yelling became louder, and the unknown people used racial slurs and threatening language, Marcus looked towards the Prime 112 employees outside for action.
The Haggard Law Firm’s Adam Finkel and Michael Haggard obtained a $6 Million policy limit, pre-suit settlement in a negligent security wrongful death and personal injury case, involving a shooting near a boat dock in the Florida Keys.
On Monday, June 15, 2020, Jose “Pepe” Clemente returned from a hard day’s work at sea onboard a fishing boat that docked in Safe Harbor – a property owned by the Bernstein Trust and operated by Fishbusterz, a local retail fish merchant. As was the custom, Pepe hung around after work to share a few drinks with friends and play dominoes.
That Monday, between 4 and 5:00 p.m., Pepe was hanging out near some lobster traps in the middle of the property, drinking vodka and socializing with other fishermen, including Iliecer “Amarillo” Noa. At one point, two unknown men (not fishermen) approached and yelled towards Amarillo about the whereabouts of another local fisherman. After Amarillo stated that he was unaware of the person’s whereabouts, an argument ensued. Gunshots followed, and Pepe was killed. Amarillo suffered severe injuries, as well, and was represented by The Mustell Law Firm as co-counsel.
