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Firm news · October 14, 2026
Woody Sampson and co-counsel obtain $27.5 million wrongful-death jury verdict
TKST’s Thomas G. “Woody” Sampson II, alongside Anna Green Cross and Alyssa Baskam of Cross Kincaid Baskam, represented Nicollette Black and the Estate of Jonathan Black in a DeKalb County State Court trial. The firm’s September 23, 2026 press release reports a $27.5 million jury verdict against cardiologist Dr. James S. Abraham.
The jury found Abraham grossly negligent and found co-defendant Dr. Hai Hong Trinh not grossly negligent. A confidential high/low stipulation was agreed before the verdict; the verdict amount is distinct from any amount payable under that agreement.
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