Case Results for Melrose, Seago & Lay in North Carolina Personal Injury Law

The attorneys for Melrose, Seago, & Lay have built their reputations on achieving consistent success in highly important cases in North Carolina personal injury law. We have had unprecedented success in trying personal injury cases. Some examples of our more important verdicts under North Carolina personal injury law follow. If you have any questions, or would like a free consultation on North Carolina personal injury law, contact our office today.

State v. Millsaps, (North Carolina Court of Appeals) (2005)

Mr. Melrose and Mr. Seago represented Mr. Millsaps who was accused of first degree murder and other serious felonies involving a shootout with law enforcement officers. Defense counsel raised an insanity defense and presented multiple expert witnesses. Although convicted at trial, Mr. Melrose and Mr. Seago filed an appeal, and Mr. Millsaps was granted a new trial. Ultimately, prosecutors allowed Mr. Millsaps to plead to reduced charges rather than retry him a second time.

Edwards v. Wall (2001)

Jessica Elaine Edwards, represented by Mark Melrose, appealed the court's decision to disqualify an expert witness enlisted to testify on her behalf in a medical malpractice case. The Court of Appeals agreed with the Plaintiff, finding that the decision to disqualify the witness was based on faulty interpretation of the law.

Hill v. McCall, (North Carolina Court of Appeals) (2002)

Elizabeth Rochester Hill, represented by Randal Seago, appealed an order denying her motion for a new trial. Hill had filed a complaint against Casey Blake McCall, alleging that his negligent driving was responsible for pain in her neck, back, and shoulders. She claimed that the judge's instructions to the jury included a reference to a pre-existing injury that had not been supported by evidence presented in the trial, thereby improperly influencing the jury's decision to award her a small settlement. Her appeal was granted, and the case was remanded for a new trial.

Cabe v. Worley, (2000)

Kimberly M. Cabe, represented by Mark Melrose, filed a complaint against Woodward W. Worley, alleging Worley was responsible for her injuries due to his negligent driving. After more than 30 days had elapsed without responsive pleadings from Worley, a motion for entry of default against the Defendant was granted by the court. Following an evidentiary hearing, Cabe was awarded a settlement. The decision of the court not to set aside the entry of default was upheld in the Court of Appeals.

State v. Rudisill, 527 S.E.2d 727 (2000)

Defendant Travis Shawn Rudisill, represented by Mark Melrose, pled guilty to taking indecent liberties with a child and was sentenced to a prison term of between 24 and 29 months. The trial judge ruled that the victim's age ("very young") was an aggravating factor in the case, leading to a sentence that exceeded the presumptive sentence for the offense. The Defendant successfully appealed the ruling, arguing that the State had presented no evidence to show that the child's age made him more especially vulnerable

Sitton v. Cole, 135 N.C. App. 625 (1999)

Tina Jones Sitton, represented by Mark Melrose, was awarded a settlement for injuries suffered due to the negligent driving of Rhonda Geneane Cole. Cole appealed the decision, arguing that a 1988 medical record of the Plaintiff had been improperly excluded. The Court of Appeals upheld the lower court's decision and denied the appeal.