Jim Nahas VS. Polk County Et Al


Case Name:Jim Nahas VS. Polk County Et Al
Case Number:LACV043294
Date of Trial:09/22/2025
Venue:
Dallas County
Casetype/Claims:CIVIL LAW - LIBEL/SLANDER/DEFAMATION

Judge:Brad McCall

Plaintiff's Counsel:Danielle Ann Dunne, Nicholas James Mauro, and Michael J CarrollDefendant's Counsel:Mikkie Rae Schiltz, and Robert Van Patten Waterman Jr.

Verdict:For Plaintiff

A. Jury found the following Defendants liable: Polk County, John Norris, Angela Connoly, Tom Hockensmith

B. Jury found the following Defendants not liable: Robert Brownell, Steve Van Oort

Damages:
Libel Per Se General Damages: 1,400,000.
Libel Per Se Reputation Damages: 1,000,000.
Libel Per Se Past Emotional Distress Damages: 1,500,000
Libel Per Se Future Emotional Distress Damages: 100,000
Punitive Damages Against John Norriss: 250,000
Punitive Damages Against Angela Connolly: 5,000
Punitive Damages Against Tom Hockensmith: 5,000

TOTAL DAMAGES: $ 4,000,000

Demand Before Trial:
Offer Before Trial:

Statement of Case:
Plaintiff claims the Defendants defamed him by publishing statements he was dishonest during an investigation. He contends the Defendants conspired to commit the defamation. He also contends wages or benefits are owed to him by the County. The Defendants deny the claims the Plaintiff makes. They contend all the statements contained in the termination letter were true and therefore not defamatory. The County denies it failed to pay Plaintiff wages or benefits.

Injuries alleged:

Official Jury Verdict Form:

Documents of interest:
(when available)		05251__LACV043294_OFJU_1552480.pdf05251__LACV043294_OFJU_1552480.pdf05251__LACV043294_INST_1550385.pdf05251__LACV043294_INST_1550385.pdf

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