Kentucky Court of Appeals Reverses Jefferson Circuit Ruling on Kentucky Stand Your Ground Law
The Kentucky Court of Appeals recently handed down an opinion reversing a Jefferson Circuit Court decision on the applicability of Kentucky’s Stand Your Ground Law. In a wrongful death case filed in Jefferson Circuit Court, the defendants filed motions for judgment on the pleadings claiming immunity under Kentucky’s Stand Your Ground Law, as immunity had […]
Kentucky Court of Appeals Upholds Summary Judgment Obtained by WHT Attorneys
The Kentucky Court of Appeals recently handed down an opinion affirming a summary judgment entered by the Taylor Circuit Court in favor of WHT’s client, Trace Creek Girls’ Softball, Inc. A softball player claimed to have sustained injuries while sliding into a base during a game at Trace Creek Park, owned by the City of […]
Ten WHT Attorneys Named to the 2019 Kentucky Super Lawyers List
Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC is pleased to announce that ten of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2019 Kentucky Super Lawyers publication. Attorneys Walter Ward, George Hocker, Gregg Thornton, and Gene Zipperle were named to the Kentucky Super Lawyers list. Ashley Brown, Jillian House, Whitney Kunjoo, Michael Kunjoo, Rebecca Burroughs, and Max Smith were named to the Kentucky Rising […]
Chad Wells and Donnie Niehaus Elected Members at Ward, Hocker & Thornton
Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC is pleased to announce that attorneys Chadwick A. Wells and Donnie J. Niehaus have been elected to become Members within the firm. The announcement was made at this year’s WHT Christmas Party on December 1, 2018. Chad Wells has been with the firm since 2001 and has focused his practice […]
Kentucky Supreme Court Says Insurers Cannot Deny PIP/BRB Based on Medical Records Reviews
On November 1, 2018, in the case of GEICO v. Sanders, et al. (2016-SC-000546-DG), the Kentucky Supreme Court issued an opinion in which it decided that PIP/BRB Obligors cannot deny benefits based solely upon medical records reviews. The Court held that the PIP/BRB Obligor’s assertion that it should have the right to deny payment of […]
Summary Judgment Obtained in Wrongful Death Case
Gregg Thornton, Jillian House and Betsy Catron obtained summary judgment in their case, Nicole McGuffey, as Administratrix of the Estate of Jonathan McGuffey, et. al. v. Ronald Hamilton, Jason Lamb, Select Diesel Repair of Donato Enterprises, LLC. et. al., before Judge Reynolds in Fayette Circuit Court. Plaintiff brought wrongful death claims against the above-listed Defendants […]
Summary Judgment Obtained by Gregg Thornton and Jillian House
WHT member Gregg Thornton and attorney Jillian House obtained a summary judgment before Judge Goodwine in Fayette Circuit Court, August 17, 2018. Plaintiff brought forth claims against Keeneland and Sallee Horse Vans, Inc. alleging the Defendants’ negligence caused him to trip and fall while distributing a satirical newsletter on Keeneland’s premises during the September yearling […]
Gregg Thornton and Megan Lyons Obtain Defense Verdict in Fayette County
WHT attorneys, Gregg Thornton and Megan Lyons, obtained a defense verdict in favor of Lexington Center Corporation in a trip and fall claim in Fayette County. The plaintiff tripped and fell on a cable cover while at Rupp Arena during a UK basketball game. He sustained knee injuries requiring surgical intervention and incurred medical expenses […]
WHT Attorneys Pen Feature Article in DRI Compensation Courier
An article written by Ward, Hocker & Thornton attorneys Don Walton and Donnie Niehaus was recently featured in the “Compensation Courier”, the newsletter of the Workers’ Compensation Committee of the DRI. DRI is the leading organization of defense attorneys and in-house counsel with international membership. The article, entitled “Recent Cases Demonstrate KY’s Employee-Friendly System”, details […]
Whitney Mobley Kunjoo Serves as Workers’ Compensation Institute Panelist
The 21st Workers’ Compensation Institute was held April 12-13 at the Marriott Griffin Gate in Lexington. The biennial event is attended by workers’ compensation attorneys from all over the state of Kentucky. WHT attorney, Whitney Mobley Kunjoo, served as a panelist at one of the sessions titled, “The New Practice Regulations and LMS”. Whitney presented […]