Merryfield v. Diocese of Green Bay

VERDICT

Trial
05/15/12 – 05/23/12

Summary

In this tort litigation proceeding, plaintiffs Troy and Terry Merryfield alleged Catholic Diocese of Green Bay of being liable for committing fraud by allowing former priest John Feeney to continue serving as a priest despite rumors and enough evidences of inappropriate behavior with children. The plaintiffs claimed that they were abused by father John Feeney several times in their childhood.

The plaintiffs were represented by attorneys Jeffrey Anderson and John Peterson. The defendant in this case, Diocese of Green Bay was represented by attorney Patrick Brennan.

Outcome

Troy Merryfield was awarded $475,000 and his brother Todd Merryfield was awarded $225,000.

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$700,000
Judge
Nancy Krueger
Jurisdiction
8th Judicial Circuit of Wisconsin
Court
Outagamie County Circuit Court
Case Number
2008CV000001
Industry
Not for Profit - Charitable
Practice Area
Tort Law
Plaintiff
Merryfield, Troy
Defense
Diocese of Green Bay
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

MAY
15
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
3 Chapters
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
30 Chapters
MAY
16
MAY
17
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
MAY
18
MAY
21

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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