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James D. Cuming and Craig G. Gillespie of Cuming, Gillespie & Raymaker are very pleased to announce that in December, 2007, a claim for a motorcyclist who was struck by a left turning driver was resolved for a high six figure settlement. The motorcyclist suffered significant orthopedic and neurological injuries, and resolved very well from his significant injuries. Our client is currently employed with a voluntary organization and is able to assist others who have suffered significant loss and injury similar to his own. The matter was resolved through an independent mediation with the assistance of David Stark of Calgary as a mediator. We thank Mr. Stark for his commitment and involvement to the matter as well.

Cuming, Gillespie & Raymaker are proud to announce that they have successfully resolved a claim for a paraplegic woman who was struck in a crosswalk for the full insurance policy limits of the Defendant driver. The case, which was handled by James D. Cuming and Craig G. Gillespie, was resolved in 25 months from the date of the incident for the full amount of the Defendant’s insurance policy plus costs. The individual and her family were extremely happy with the expedient resolution of the claim and that level at which it resolved.

Cuming Gillespie & Raymaker successfully resolved a multi party injury claim where the plaintiff suffered from ongoing chronic pain. The matter was settled at a Judicial Dispute Resolution Conference and involved extensive input from the court. The details of the six figure settlement are confidential.

Cuming, Gillespie & Raymaker received a favorable Judgement from the Alberta Court of Appeal in the Amethyst Petroleum vs. Primrose Drilling matter. The appellate team of Bill McNally and Kent Anderson of Miller Thomson LLP were successful in arguing that the Queen’s Bench trial decision of Mr. Justice G.C. Hawco be upheld. Justice Hawco found that the Plaintiff company was entitled to 20% of the net profit of 2 producing oil wells.

The matter will likely proceed to a quantum trial in 2008.

The trial team consisting of Bill McNally and Pamela Fischer were successful in obtaining a trial judgment involving a misdiagnosed heart attack. The court found that the defendants conduct was below the accepted standard of care and caused the plaintiffs injuries. Six figure damages were agreed to prior to the trial.