Defense Verdict Secured in Santa Rosa County Tree Trimming Case

Posted in Verdicts and Settlements on July 28, 2025

Partners Cris Casal, Fort Myers and Jason Axley, Pensacola, recently obtained a defense verdict in a Santa Rosa County case where they represented a tree trimming company that was sued for negligently cutting down a tree that fell on the Plaintiff. The Plaintiff claimed injuries to her neck, head, and lower back and underwent four spinal surgeries claiming a need for additional future surgeries. During closing arguments, the plaintiff's demand was $4.5 million.