LaGrone v. Jefferson County et al

Filing 60

JUDGMENT pursuant to 59 Jury Verdict, judgment is hereby entered in favor of Jefferson County and Thomas E Brown, dismissing the claims of Somer LaGrone with prejudice. Signed by Chief Judge J. Leon Holmes on 6/17/10. (vjt)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF DIVISION SOMER LAGRONE v. No. 5:08CV00187 JLH PLAINTIFF

JEFFERSON COUNTY; and THOMAS E. BROWN, in his individual and official capacities as Juvenile Court Judge for Jefferson County JUDGMENT

DEFENDANTS

On the 15th day of June, 2010, this action came before the Court for trial by jury. Somer LaGrone appeared in person and through her attorney, Shawn G. Childs. Jefferson County appeared through its representative, Jefferson County Judge Mike Holcomb, and its attorney, Ralph C. Ohm. Thomas E. Brown appeared in person and through his attorney, Mark N. Ohrenberger. All parties announced ready for trial. A jury of twelve was duly selected. Before the jury was sworn, one juror was excused for cause, and the case proceeded to trial with eleven jurors without objection. On June 17, 2010, at the conclusion of the trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of defendants Thomas E. Brown and Jefferson County. Judgment is therefore entered in favor of the defendants Jefferson County and Thomas E. Brown on the claims of Somer LaGrone. The complaint of Somer LaGrone is dismissed with prejudice. IT IS SO ORDERED this 17th day of June, 2010.

J. LEON HOLMES UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE