Our experience spans a vast array of clients and industries, and we have a proven track record of producing favorable results.

The following is a representative sample of cases Davidson Bowie, PLLC handles:


Stenson, et al. v. Nissan North America, et al.

Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of Jasper County, Mississippi

Civil Action No. 21-cv-0039

The Amended Complaint alleges that damages, injuries and permanent disability occurred as a result of the defective design of a 2008 Nissan Titan.

Read More: Stenson Amended Complaint

Litigation is ongoing.

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Peshoff, et al. v. Ford Motor Company, et al.

Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi

Civil Action No. 1:20-cv-677

The Complaint alleges that damages, injuries and wrongful death occurred as a result of the defective design of a 1998 Ford Explorer.

Confidential Settlement with Ford.

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The State of Mississippi v. Cardinal Health, Inc.; McKesson Corporation; AmerisourceBergen Corporation; Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.; Walgreen Company; Walmart, Inc. f/k/a Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and Does 1-100

Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi

Civil Action No. 1:18-cv-00692

The lawsuit alleges that these three companies, who distribute the majority of highly addictive opioids, have failed to prevent the diversion of those drugs by breaching their legal duties to monitor, detect, investigate, refuse, and report suspicious orders of opioids, which the Complaint states is a violation of the Mississippi Consumer Protection Act.

Read More: The State of Mississippi Complaint

UPDATE: Confidential National Settlement ongoing.

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The State of Mississippi v. Purdue Pharma, L.P., et al.

Chancery Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi

Civil Action No. G.2015-1814

The State of Mississippi charges that five of the largest opioid manufacturers — Purdue Pharma, Cephalon, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Endo Health Solutions, and Actavis — concealed the dangerously addictive nature of opioids such as OxyContin and Percocet while touting benefits that had no scientific support in order to expand the market for the drugs and boost profits.

Read More: The State of Mississippi Complaint 

UPDATE: Confidential National Settlement ongoing.

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Brubaker, et al. v. Travelers Insurance Co.; Forest River, Inc.; Navistar, Inc.; Carpenter Bus Sales, Inc.; Sellers Manufacturing, Inc.; Twin State Trucks, Inc.; The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company; Lim and Webb

District Court of Caddo Parish, Louisiana; Civil Action No. 542,538-B

This case involved a local church and their youth group who were on their way to youth convention when the left rear tire of the church bus failed causing the driver to lose control and ultimately causing the bus to roll over, killing and injuring several occupants.

This case evolved into a nation-wide recall of similarly manufactured buses. Read More About this Case and the Recall Here.

Combined Confidential Settlement related to Product Liability, Wrongful Death and Personal Injury.

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Ellis v. First Student, Inc. and Bertha M. Luckett

Circuit Court of Madison County, Mississippi

Civil Action No. 2005-0014

A city of Canton employee was rendered permanently disabled in a crash involving a school bus owned and operated by First Student, Inc.

This case went to trial and Mr. Ellis was awarded $1.9 million dollars, reportedly the highest ever Personal Injury jury award in Madison County.

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Graceyn Thrailkill, a Minor, et al. v. Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.; Dorel U.S.A., Inc.; Tonya Gann and Does 1-10

Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi

Civil Action No. 251-11-226

A defective booster seat involved in a head on collision, caused the paralysis and injuries of a four year old girl.

Read More: Thrailkill Complaint

This case went to trial where a Hinds County Mississippi jury awarded the Plaintiffs $52 Million Dollars. –  Click Here to Read More

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Dixon, et al. v. Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc.

United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi, Greenville Division; Civil Action No. 4:05-CV-234

A national wage and hour claim brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act by hundreds of Hibbetts’ employees for working off the clock and for failure to receive overtime pay.

National Confidential Settlement.

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Jamarion Smith, a Minor, et al. v. Tracey Smith, Michelin North America, Inc.; TRW Vehicle Safety Systems, Inc., and Does

Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi

Civil Action No. 251-15-080

Due to the defective design and manufacture of the subject vehicle, it rolled over during an accident, causing several deaths and serious lifelong injuries to the minor Plaintiff.

Read More: J. Smith Complaint

Confidential Settlement.

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White, et al. v. Adirondack Energy Products, Inc.

State of New York Supreme Court, County of Franklin

Civil Action No. 2016-19

The Plaintiff’s decedent died of carbon monoxide poisoning after an employee of the Defendant improperly installed a heating unit in Plaintiff’s home.

$3.5 Million Dollar Settlement related to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and Wrongful Death.

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Shotts v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.; Chrysler Group, LLC; FCA US LL f/k/a Chrysler Group, LLC; Town & Country Ford, LLC; Town & Country Ford Pell City, LLC; Appliance Connection, Inc. d/b/a Automotive Connection; D&R Appliance Company, Inc. d/b/a Automotive Connection and Does

Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama – Bessemer Division

Civil Action No. 68-cv-2015-900461

Read More: Shotts Complaint

Confidential Settlement.

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Goins v. General Motors, LLC; Estate of Jasmand Johnson and Does 1-20

Circuit Court of Yazoo County, Mississippi

Civil Action No. 2014-CI-40

As the driver was operating the subject GM vehicle, the engine suddenly shut off and she lost control causing the vehicle to leave the road, crash and catch fire.  The driver was killed and our client was severely injured.

Read More: Goins Complaint

Confidential Settlement.

Click Here to Read More about This Recall

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Wells, et al. v. Michelin North America, Inc.; Tanja Wells; Graco Children’s Products, Inc.; and Does 1-10

Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi

Civil Action No. 251-11-1010

Due to a catastrophic tire failure, the subject vehicle rolled and crashed. The accident coupled with a defective car seat resulted in the deaths of two young girls.

Read More: Wells Complaint

Confidential Settlement related to Product Liability.
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Drennan v. General Motors, LLC

United States District Court; Hattiesburg, MS Division

Plaintiff was driving a 1995 Cadillac Seville STS on Interstate 59 when he lost control of the vehicle and collided with a guardrail. The plastic fuel tank on the Cadillac was punctured, and a post-collision fuel fed fire ensued. The plaintiff was severely burned.

The jury found the fuel system on the 1995 Cadillac Seville STS was defective and unreasonably dangerous.

$5.5 Million Dollar Jury Verdict.

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Chirri, et al. v. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Inc.; Byhalia Tire and Battery, Inc.; Estate of Christopher Norris; Estate of Sherry Tomlin; and Does 1-20

Circuit Court of Marshall County, Mississippi

Civil Action No. 2012-318

A complete tread and outer belt separation caused the subject vehicle to rollover and come to rest against a concrete pillar. The driver and three of the passengers were fatally injured as a result of the incident and collision.

Read More:  Fiorentino Complaint

Confidential Settlement related to Product Liability.

Hall v. United States, Del-Gen, Inc; Lennox, Inc. et al.

Holland, et al. v. Suburban Propane, et al.

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