Kevin E. Hexstall

Significant Representative Matters

• Sheil v. Honeywell International Inc. (Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Civil Division) Plaintiff asserted a wrongful death claim on behalf of her deceased husband claiming that he died of peritoneal mesothelioma after making personal brake changes on 50 vehicles. Result: Jury finds Defendant Not Liable.

• Frank Brooks v. Defendant, et al (Philadelphia County Civil Trial Division): Plaintiff alleged that his lung cancer was a result of exposure to asbestos from Defendant's product. Potential for Jury Verdict in excess of $1,000,000. Result: Motion to Dismiss Granted in favor of Defendant prior to Phase II of jury trial.

• Irene Abromovich v. Defendant, et al (Philadelphia County Civil Trial Division), Co-counsel : Plaintiff alleged sustaining herniated disc which required a discectomy and a lumbar fusion as a result of a fall which occurred on Defendant's premises. Plaintiff demanded $600,000 from Defendant. Result: Philadelphia jury finds that Defendant was not negligent and returned a verdict in favor of the Defendant.

• Carlton Baker v. Defendant (Philadelphia County Civil Trial Division): Plaintiff alleged that Defendant was negligent in supervising its employees, when he was allegedly struck with a chain at work by co-worker. Plaintiff sustained lacerations to the head requiring stitches, a black eye, soft tissue injuries to the neck and back, and permanent loss in range of motion in his arm. Result: Verdict in favor of Defense on all counts after Bench Trial before Court of Common Pleas Judge.

• Commonwealth of PA v. Defendant (Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Criminal Division): Defendant charged with drugging and raping seven different women, on nine separate occasions. All nine cases consolidated for trial. Result: Philadelphia jury finds Defendant Not Guilty of 33 out of 35 counts. Defense Attorneys and Prosecutor comment on verdict

• Stafford v. Honeywell International Inc. (Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Civil Division): Plaintiff asserted a wrongful death claim on behalf of her deceased husband claiming that he died of peritoneal mesothelioma after 30 years of making personal brake changes on family vehicles. Result: Jury finds Defendant Not Liable.

• United States of America v. Defendant (US District Court Eastern District of PA Criminal Court): Defendant charged with Indecent Exposure, Disorderly Conduct, and Solicitation in case involving undercover Federal Employee. Result: Defendant found Not Guilty of All Charges.

• Commonwealth of PA v. Defendant (Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Criminal Division): Defendant charged with Carjacking, Robbery, Kidnapping, Conspiracy, and related charges. Result: Defendant found Not Guilty of All Charges.

• Commonwealth of PA v. Defendant (Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Criminal Division): Defendant charged with Burglary, Conspiracy, and related charges. Result: Defendant found Not Guilty of All Charges.

• Commonwealth of PA v. Defendant (Chester County District Court Criminal Division): Defendant charged with Vehicular Homicide and related offenses. Result: All charges withdrawn at the Preliminary Hearing, and Defendant plead No Contest to Summary Traffic Offenses only.

• Commonwealth of PA v. Defendant (Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Criminal Division): Defendant charged with drugging and raping three different women, on separate occasions. All three cases consolidated for trial. Result: Philadelphia jury finds Defendant Not Guilty of All charges.

• State of New Jersey v. Defendant (Atlantic County Superior Court Criminal Division): Defendant, charged with harassment of customer at area restaurant. Result: Defendant found Not Guilty of All charges at Bench Trial before Superior Court Judge.

• Commonwealth of PA v. Defendant (Centre County Municipal Court): Defendant charge with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Result: Not Guilty of All Charges after Bench Trial before Municipal Court Judge.

• Commonwealth of PA v. Defendant (Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas Criminal Division): Defendant charged with Aggravated Assault, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Violation of Uniform Firearms Act. Result: Defendant Found Not Guilty of All Charges.

Classes/Seminars Taught

• Mock Jury Selection in a Toxic Tort case. American Bar Association, Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Committee - TIPS 20th Annual Spring CLE Meeting, The New Frontier: Science, Technology and the Law, April 2011

• Speaker, Pre-Law Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) program, Crime and Punishment, at the Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, June 2010

• Speaker, 2010 and 2009 Fattah Conference on Higher Education, Phildelphia, PA

• Moderator, Wind Energy Projects, ABA TIPS 19th Annual Spring CLE Meeting - Some Like It Hot: Emerging Issues in Toxic Tort and Environmental Law, April 2010

• Speaker, The Costs of Bet-the-Company Verdicts-Impacts and Staying Power, HB Litigation Conferences' Emerging Trends in Asbestos Litigation Conference, March 2010

• Speaker, Insurance Companies Seminars/CLE's Environmental & Toxic Tort Issues

• Speaker, CLE Seminar at Resolute Management, Inc. on Bankruptcy - Utilizing Trust Application Information to Develop your Defense in Asbestos Litigation

• Speaker, Diversity Forum - Making Your Own Path in Today's Society, Ohio Northern University College of Law

• Speaker, Drexel Law Co-Op's Business Development and Networking: Building A Client Base

• Speaker, "Power of 3: Assignment/Inclusion/Mentoring," Philadelphia Diversity Seminar

• Speaker, Criminal Justice Section of Community College of Philadelphia

• Speaker, Rowan University Career Day

• Keynote Speaker, Landis Middle School Commencement Ceremony

• Speaker, Cumberland County Community College Career Day

• Speaker, Say Yes to Education College Seminar

Education

• Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, Ada, Ohio, 1997 J.D.

  Honors: Dean's List
  Honors: Justice of Moot Court Executive Board
  Honors: Recipient of American Jurisprudence Book Award Trial Clinic

• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1994 B.A.