$3 Million Award in Drunk Driving Lawsuit
Bloomington attorney took pro bono case at request of MADD
BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mike Phelps, a Bloomington, Ind., based attorney with Ken Nunn Law Office, has won a $3 million lawsuit verdict in the death of Charles "C.J." McAlhaney, a 23-year-old man who was killed in a drunk driving car accident in New Castle in 2006.
It is one of the largest personal injury verdict awarded in Indiana in 2011. Ken Nunn Law Office took the case on a pro bono basis from a referral by Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
Phelps represented McAlhaney's mother, Robin Chaplin, in the case. A Henry County Circuit Court jury, presided by Judge Mary G. Willis, awarded Chaplin $3 million for the loss of an adult child.
The defendant pleaded guilty to three felony counts relating to McAlhaney's death in 2010, and received a sentence of nine years imprisonment with three years suspended.
Phelps, a native of Richmond, Ind., graduated from Indiana University and received his law degree from The Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio.
"I am so pleased Mike Phelps was able to obtain justice for Robin Chaplin, working on behalf of MADD," Ken Nunn said. "While even a large jury award like this cannot replace C.J.'s life, it helps bring closure to his family. Mike's diligent work on a pro bono case is a credit to this law office and our legal system."
Ken Nunn has been a lawyer since 1967, and he has never forgotten his roots. He believes each client is a privilege, and works hard to solve as many client problems as possible. Nunn considers himself vigilant in protecting individual liberties from restrictive laws and is proud to champion the rights of Indiana citizens through responsible litigation and representation. For more information, visit www.kennunn.com.
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