Defense verdict in road condition negligence action

Clark, Mize & Linville, Chartered recently obtained a defense verdict from a jury on behalf of a Kansas county in a case in which the plaintiff contended that the county created a hazardous road condition that caused a motor vehicle accident.  The plaintiff claimed permanent injuries and sought damages of more than $1 million.  Peter S. Johnston and Jared T. Hiatt successfully tried the case for the firm and on behalf of the county.