Crow, et al. v. Dooley, et. al.


Case Name:Crow, et al. v. Dooley, et. al.
Case Number:CVCV040262
Date of Trial:12/17/2025
Venue:
Warren County
Casetype/Claims:CIVIL - OTHER ACTIONS, Undue influence over decedent and intentional interference with reasonable expectation of inheritance

Judge:Brad McCall

Plaintiff's Counsel:Joseph G. Gamble and Tara J. HigginsDefendant's Counsel:Ben G. Arato and Grant A. Woodward

Verdict:For Plaintiff

Damages: $1,300,000 general; $250,000 punititve

Demand Before Trial:
Offer Before Trial:

Statement of Case:
Plaintiffs claim Deanne Dooley and the other Defendants exercised undue influence or fraud on Michael Dooley with respect to Article IV, paragraph 12 of the Michael Dooley Trust. Alternatively, Plaintiffs allege Defendant Deanne Dooley intentionally interfered with their reasonable expectation of receiving an inheritance from Michael Dooley.

Injuries alleged:

Official Jury Verdict Form:
Crow v Dooley Verdict.PDFCrow v Dooley Verdict.PDF

Documents of interest:
(when available)
CROWVD~2.PDFCROWVD~2.PDFVerdict Summary 1.PDFVerdict Summary 1.PDFVerdict Summary Punitive Damages.PDFVerdict Summary Punitive Damages.PDF

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