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Trussville Tribune

By Scott Buttram

A Jefferson County jury awarded a $1 million civil verdict against the former youth minister of Word of Life Christian Center, David Webb on Thursday. Webb’s father, Scott Webb serves as senior pastor at the church. The victim had previously settled her claim against the church.

The jury found in favor of the plaintiff, Elizabeth Echols, 24, on all four counts. Echols, who was 15 at the time of the incident, was represented by Rick Stotser and Johnny Brunson of Massey, Stotser and Nichols. The verdict was for compensatory and punitive damages.

The plaintiff alleged assault and battery of a sexual nature, trespass on her body, wantonness, and seduction of an underage and unmarried woman.

When contacted by The Tribune, Stotser said he was pleased with the verdict.