Antonio Brown ordered to pay more than $1 million to moving truck driver
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Antonio Brown has been ordered to pay more than $1 million to a moving truck driver after allegedly attacking the man in 2020.
Dash camera video inside the moving truck recorded the moment Antonio Brown grabbed the driver.
In the reflection of the windshield you see the two struggle and overhear Brown’s girlfriend yelling for him to stop.
“Little by little, he got aggravated,” said the victim, Anton Tumanov.
He said he was making a delivery to the football player’s home in Hollywood in January 2020, when he said Brown become upset that he still owed $4,000 dollars.
“He threw the rock at my window,” Tumanov told CBS 4. “Luckily, it did not hit the glass. It hit a little bit lower.”
Tumanov left and reported the incident to 911. However, his company called and told him to go back, because Brown’s manager called and said he had calmed down.
When Tumanov returned, he said Brown became violent again and tried to grab the keys to the moving truck out of his hand.
“He stepped on the truck step, punched me several times the back of the head, and tried to hit my head against the wheel,” Tumanov said. “And then he tried to pull me out from the truck. I had bruises all over my left arm.”
Tumanov said he suffered two herniated discs as a result.
“Mr. Brown ignored all the court pleadings, all the attempts at contact,” said Tumanov’s Attorney, Jeff Davis.
Davis said they had to resort to serving Brown all the way in Atlanta, after seeing Brown post on social media that he’d be at a club there.
“He received the summons and complaint and immediately threw it on the ground, Davis said. “One of his entourage picked it up and gave it to him, and the judge declared that was good enough.”
The case went to trial October 3rd. Brown never showed up. A jury awarded Tumanov was a verdict of 1.2 million dollars.
“I think that stance is just compensation for all of Mr. Tumanov’s injuries and damages, and hopefully Mr. Brown will realize that and follow his obligation to pay it,” Davis said.
Brown was found liable for $407,000 for Tumanov’s past and future medical expenses and $793,000 for his pain and suffering.
In the criminal portion of the case, Brown was previously sentenced to two years’ probation.
$1.3M Settlement Reached with Hollywood, Despite Sovereign Immunity Defense
Police Department vehicle that was involved in the crash. (Credit: Lindsey Mancur)
“A lot of times, these governmental entities hide behind that statute and say, ‘That’s all we’re going to pay,'” Michael Goldfarb of Goldfarb Law said in reference to the City of Hollywood’s sovereign immunity protection.
By Michael A. Mora | August 02, 2022
Municipalities with sovereign immunity protection rarely pay beyond their six-figure limits without a verdict and claims bill, Coral Gables attorneys said. However, an exception was a case in which an officer—while providing a woman a courtesy ride—ran a red light and caused a collision.
Michael Goldfarb and Jeffrey R. Davis, solo practitioners who represented plaintiff Lindsey Mancur, announced the settlement Tuesday with the City of Hollywood. Goldfarb said attorneys must ensure the personal injury cases they pursue can withstand difficult litigation because it could take years to settle with a governmental entity or have that case heard by a jury.
“We as plaintiffs lawyers need to push the envelope and take our cases all the way to trial to get the justice that we are fighting for our clients,” Goldfarb said. “We have to exhaust all remedies and options to achieve the goal, when our clients are injured due to the negligence of another.”
John Charles Wien, an attorney for the city, declined to comment on the matter.
Nearly two years ago, Officer Gregory Marino drove his police vehicle while Mancur sat in the backseat in a courtesy, non-custodial ride. Marino ran a red light and caused “an extremely violent impact,” in which Mancur sustained “catastrophic and permanent injuries in the instant collision,” some of which will last a lifetime, according to the amended complaint.
An ambulance transported Mancur to an intensive care unit in which she received treatment for three weeks due to those multiple injuries she sustained, including her collarbone snapping in half, having hardware inserted into her spine, and a concussion.
Goldfarb said the main challenge the case presented was dealing with a governmental entity who had sovereign immunity protection afforded by Florida Statute Sec. 768.28, which in the underlying jurisdiction, had a cap on damages of $200,000 per person or $300,000 per claim.
“A lot of times, these governmental entities hide behind that statute and say, ‘That’s all we’re going to pay,’” Goldfarb said. “It is difficult when the government does not care how serious the injuries are because they know that the statute protects them.”
Goldfarb indicated that in a case in which a plaintiff had significant damages, a governmental defendant would usually resolve the case before a jury would hear it. Knowing this, Goldfarb held off a settlement until the case was on the verge of trial. The defendant, on the first day of the three-week trial period, met his demands.
Now, the plaintiffs attorneys reached a $1.3 million settlement with the city. The settlement includes $200,000 in the city’s sovereign immunity limits, over $111,000 from the city’s self-insured retention limits, $1 million from the city’s excess insurance.
And when Goldfarb called Mancur to inform her that the city was paying its limits, the attorney said she started crying on the phone. His client has three kids under the age of four, including twins that were born six weeks before the crash.
“We were able to obtain every single dollar available for this individual,” Goldfarb said. “If she plans appropriately, with this money, she will be able to care for her kids and herself for the rest of her life.”
THIS JUST IN: Our very own Jeff Davis has been selected to participate in the statewide organization of The American Board of Trial Advocates!
Jeff was chosen to participate along with 15 attorneys from across the state of Florida to participate in presenting FLABOTA’s comments on the recently proposed overhaul of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.
What’s next, you may ask? The Supreme Court will hold an oral argument to consider the impact that the very significant changes to the rules of civil procedure will have on the citizens of the state of Florida, the courts, and practitioners. FLABOTA created a comprehensive analysis after months of work in an effort to provide the Florida Supreme Court with guidance on the proposed rule changes. Stay tuned for more updates!
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Quick Facts: FLABOTA is the statewide organization of The American Board of Trial Advocates. ABOTA is an invitation-only organization comprised of Plaintiff’s lawyers and Defense lawyers whose sole mission is the protection of the right to trial by jury and the enhancement of professionalism in the practice of law.
On May 23rd, 2022 Jeff Davis was a faculty member in a National Business Institute Florida Online Seminar titled “Plaintiff’s Guide: Florida Personal Injury from Start to Finish”
Davis spoke on the basics of Civil Practice and Procedure, as well as the ethical considerations for the Plaintiff’s Attorney. The purpose of this basic level online seminar is to provide Plaintiff’s personal injury attorneys, paralegals, and other practitioners with practical strategies for handling personal injury cases.
At Davis Law, we encourage continual education!
BREAKING NEWS! Did you know that there’s been a report of ongoing efforts to locate the source of dark money in political campaigns? Well, Davis Law is co-counseling with attorney Mark Herron, Esq. from Tallahassee to represent Senator Annette Taddeo in a lawsuit seeking information on undercover entities that funnel money secretly into the campaigns of “ghost candidates”.
In a further development, a central Florida ghost candidate and other figures tied to this scandal have been arrested on criminal charges relating to sham state senate candidates.
Jeff Davis is proud to be a part of the effort to expose this unlawful and improper attempt to tamper with and rig the democratic election process.
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/muckraker/charges-filed-in-gaetz-linked-florida-ghost-candidate-scheme
Attorney Jeff Davis on Business Talk Radio with Arthur Schaeffer
MIAMI HERALD- OPINION: CONTEMPT OF COURT BY JEFF DAVIS
CONTEMPT OF COURT Like many who read the Oct. 29 article “Broward assistant public defender curses prosecutor on Zoom,” I was shocked. In 34 years of practice in courts throughout Florida, I have never once heard an attorney speak to a fellow member of the bar in such a manner — especially in open court before a judge and other litigants. It is beyond unacceptable and the attorney should be reported to The Florida Bar and sanctioned by the judge.
As a proud member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, a national organization composed of civil trial lawyers, our mission is to ensure professionalism in the practice of law. As a trial lawyer, it is a privilege for me to be able to represent clients and appear before judges on their behalf.
Law is a profession that requires rigid adherence to standards of conduct and respect for the court, opposing counsel.and members of the public. We are held to a higher standard and should be! The courtroom, whether real or virtual, is a place where rules matter.
Broward public defender Howard Finkelstein claims, “it is not an uncommon off-the-record exchange between lawyers in a heated moment” when referring to Linder’s profanity. I vehemently disagree.It is always unacceptable and never commonplace to speak that way in a professional setting like a court of law.
~ Jeffrey R. Davis.
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JEFFREY R. DAVIS Recognized as Florida Legal Elite
PETERSBURG, FL. (June 24, 2019) – Jeffrey R. Davis, Jeffrey R. Davis, P.A., Miami was recently recognized in the 2019 edition of Florida Trend’sFlorida Legal Elite™. The list of 1,126 honorees includes attorneys in private practice as well as top government and non-profit attorneys.
To compile the list, Florida Trend invited all actively practicing Florida lawyers to name the attorneys that they hold in highest regard – lawyers with whom they have personally worked and would recommend to others. The winner list represents just over 1% of the active Florida Bar members who practice in Florida.
Florida Bar President John M. Stewart remarks, “The Florida Bar and its more than 106,000 members are meeting the challenge of adapting the practice of law with evolving technologies to better serve our clients and the public. Lawyers from across our vast state, representing practices small and large, are embracing these efforts, which are making legal services more affordable to many and helping to close the justice gap. For the public and our profession, Florida Trend’s Legal Elite remains a reliable guide to Florida’s top legal talent, as recommended by their peers.”
“For the past 16 years, our 250,000 readers have turned to Florida Legal Elite as a guide to help select trusted legal partners to handle many crucial corporate assignments,” says Publisher David Denor. “This July issue provides a valuable resource for these readers, and Florida Trend offers an additional pathway to access this key information.”
The entire Legal Elite roster, including Hall of Fame inductees and top Up and Comers, can be viewed at.
Florida’s Medical Malpractice Pre-Suit Process
Pincus Pro-Ed invites Jeffrey Davis to speak at Plaintiff Attorney’s Guide to the Medical Malpractice Pre-suit Seminar May 10th
This year Pincus Professional Education’s Plaintiff Attorney’s Guide to the Medical Malpractice Pre-suit Seminar will feature Miami ABOTA Chapter President Jeffrey Davis as one of its faculty speakers. Held on May 10th in Fort Lauderdale, the discussions will provide comprehensive coverage of what it takes to bring medical malpractice action to trial in Florida.
Comprised of labyrinthine statutes and rules that trap the unwary, Florida’s process for taking Medical Malpractice to court can be complicated. At the seminar, your faculty – all experts in Medical Malpractice litigation – will cover issues related to pre-suit investigation and procedure to help you prepare your case for the optimum result.
Presuit evaluation, case intake, the pre-suit screening process , review of recent case law,discussion of emerging legal issues, and other topics will also be on the agenda.
Established in 2005, Pincus is a National Continuing Professional Education program that provides the practical, quality, and accredited continuing legal education training required The Florida Bar Association. In addition to live seminars, Pincus also provides webinars, audio, and written materials for its courses which consist of a multiplicity of legal fields.
As ABOTA MIAMI President and a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Jeff Davis is able to practice in both State and Federal Court.Mr. Davis is one of 350 lecturers this year joining Pincus’s fraternity of instructors – which includes State Supreme Court Justices, Federal Circuit Court Judges, and prestigious attorneys specializing in all legal practices. With 30 years of experience in medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, and an Avvo rating of 10,Jeff Davis will provide Pincus’s clients a perspective of the law honed by knowledge and skill.
Jeffrey R. Davis is going to be ABOTA MIAMI’s new president in 2019!
Source : American Board of Trial Advocates
THE AMERICAN BOARD OF TRIAL ADVOCATES SUPPORTS
CHIEF JUSTICE ROBERTS’ DEFENSE OF AN INDEPENDENT JUDICIARY
DALLAS (November 23, 2018)—The rule of law and the independence of the judiciary are fundamental, guiding principles of our historic, constitutional system of the separation of powers, created through the genius of our founding fathers, and so admired throughout the world. Our founders purposely designed the judicial branch to be apolitical. Judges are governed by the rule of law—not partisanship or shifting political winds.
Partisan assaults based on supposed political affiliation because of which administration nominated a judge perpetuates a troubling misperception of the role of our courts and their constitutional judicial independence.
Attacks on specific judges or specific appellate courts and threats to break up the courts are inappropriate and undermine the institutional credibility of our judicial system. As stated by Justice Neil M. Gorsuch during his confirmation hearings last year, these kinds of attacks are “demoralizing and disheartening.”
We applaud United States Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts for stating that:
“We do not have Obama judges or Trump judges, Bush judges or Clinton judges. What we have is an extraordinary group of dedicated judges doing their level best to do equal right to those appearing before them. That independent judiciary is something we should all be thankful for.”
The American Board of Trial Advocates fully supports Chief Justice John Roberts’ statement and we give thanks for an independent judiciary.
Cynthia McGuinn
National President, American Board of Trial Advocates
About the American Board of Trial Advocates
Founded in 1958, ABOTA is an invitation-only national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges. ABOTA and its members are dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the civil jury trial right provided by the Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. ABOTA membership consists of more than 7,600 lawyers—equally balanced between plaintiff and defense — and judges in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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American Board of Trial Advocates urges Executive Branch to alter border immigration policy
DALLAS (June 20, 2018) — The American Board of Trial Advocates condemns the forcible separation of children from their parents at the U.S. border and the detainment of these children in locked facilities. These actions are an offense to human decency, violate the tenets of the U.S. Constitution and impede the proper administration of justice.
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed last week that at least 2,000 children had been separated from their parents since the policy was announced in May 2018.
National President Cynthia McGuinn said: “Politics must be put aside in this matter. A zero-tolerance policy that leads to children being separated from their parents is inconsistent with America’s principles and values. We are a diverse country that has a rich history of the proper administration of justice and forcibly separating migrant children from their parents does not support the rule of law or due process.”
About the American Board of Trial Advocates
Founded in 1958, ABOTA is a national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges. ABOTA and its members are dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the civil jury trial right provided by the Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. ABOTA membership consists of more than 7,600 lawyers — equally balanced between plaintiff and defense — and judges spread among 96 chapters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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