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.

SESSIONS WITH Dr. Michael Galli M.D.

PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
30 Chapters
DescriptionAttorneyWitnessPresence
00:00:00Witness Direct ExaminationPeterson, JohnMerryfield, Troy In Person
00:21:26Break
00:32:53General Case Activities
00:33:01Witness Direct ExaminationPeterson, JohnMerryfield, Troy In Person
00:33:25Witness Cross ExaminationAnderson, JeffreyMerryfield, Troy In Person
00:34:58Witness Cross ExaminationBrennan, PatrickMerryfield, Troy In Person
00:40:02Witness Re-Direct ExaminationAnderson, JeffreyMerryfield, Troy In Person
00:40:16Witness Re-Cross ExaminationBrennan, PatrickMerryfield, Troy In Person
00:41:21General Case Activities
00:42:27Witness Direct ExaminationAnderson, JeffreyGalli, Dr. Michael M.D.In Person
01:23:21Witness Direct ExaminationPeterson, JohnGalli, Dr. Michael M.D.In Person
01:23:45General Case Activities
01:26:12Witness Cross ExaminationBrennan, PatrickGalli, Dr. Michael M.D.In Person
01:44:37Witness Re-Direct ExaminationAnderson, JeffreyGalli, Dr. Michael M.D.In Person
01:47:21General Case Activities
01:50:21General Case Activities
01:50:56General Case Activities
01:59:42Break
02:14:11General Case Activities
02:15:39Witness Re-Direct ExaminationAnderson, JeffreyGalli, Dr. Michael M.D.In Person
02:16:12General Case Activities
02:16:22Witness Direct ExaminationPeterson, JohnGalli, Dr. Michael M.D.In Person
02:35:48Witness Direct ExaminationAnderson, JeffreyGalli, Dr. Michael M.D.In Person
02:36:24Witness Cross ExaminationBrennan, PatrickGalli, Dr. Michael M.D.In Person
02:51:00Witness Re-Direct ExaminationPeterson, JohnGalli, Dr. Michael M.D.In Person
02:52:43General Case Activities
02:53:29General Case Activities
02:53:45General Case Activities
02:54:56General Case Activities
02:58:26End of Session
MAY
16

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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