Leighton wins $24,315,980 verdict for wrongful death of police officer

03-25-2011

John Elliott Leighton obtained a $24,315,980 verdict on behalf of the family of Officer Al Gordon for his wrongful death.  An Orange County jury rendered the verdict following testimony presided over by Hon. John Marshall Kest in Orlando.  Estate of Alfred L. Gordon v. Terry, et al., Case No. 08-CA-0002852-ORL (34), 9th Judicial Circuit of Florida, March 25, 2011.

ERDICT – Gordon v. Terry, et al.1301089068.pdf
WFTV link – verdict1301089104.pdf
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