- Plaintiff
- Ali, Zarinah
- Represented By:
- Vrono, Charles (Steinberg & Vrono PC)
- Plaintiff
- Bradsher, Sheneeka
- Represented By:
- Bernard, Maurice (Maurice J Bernard III)
- Defense
- Watson, Stan
- Represented By:
- Stephenson, Pamela (Stephenson Law Group)
Ali v. Watson
VERDICT
Trial
04/28/15 – 04/29/15
Summary
DeKalb County Commissioner Stan Watson accused Zarina Ali and Sheneeka Bradsher, whom he met in a bar, of stealing his wallet. Police came to the bar and questioned the women but did not make any arrests. Eventually, Watson found the wallet in his car. Ali and Bradsher filed suit against Watson, alleging slander, battery, and false imprisonment
Outcome
Verdict for Plaintiff Ali: $25,000 compensatory plus $5,000 punitive damages.
Verdict for Plaintiff Bradsher: $75,000 compensatory plus $5,000 punitive damages.
Attorney fees: $39,000
Litigation expenses: $1,500
- Plaintiff
- Defense
- Verdict
- $151,500
- Judge
- Dax Lopez
- Jurisdiction
- State Court of Georgia, Dekalb County
- Court
- DeKalb County Courthouse
- Case Number
- 13-A-47805
- Industry
- Government, Hospitality
- Practice Area
- Tort Law, Defamation
- Expert Witnesses
Sessions
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
21 Chapters
AM Session
Defense Witness(es)
4 Chapters
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
AM Session
Closings
4 Chapters
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
PM Session
Other
13 Chapters
Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.