Andrew M. Yocum
attorney
859.255.8581
Andy’s practice focuses on civil litigation and insurance defense in the firm’s Torts and Insurance practice group. His experience spans a wide variety of cases, including personal injury defense, commercial automobile defense, premises liability defense, professional liability defense, and defense of civil rights claims against government officials and agencies.
Prior to joining Sturgill Turner, he worked in private practice in two regional defense firms. He also served as Assistant Fayette County Attorney, where he prosecuted misdemeanor and felony charges in Fayette County Court, conducted jury trials, and represented the Commonwealth of Kentucky in front of the Kentucky Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Kentucky.
Areas of Practice
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Phelps v. Bluegrass Hosp. Mgmt., LLC, 630 S.W.3d 623 (Ky. 2021). The Supreme Court of Kentucky upheld summary judgment of a premise liability slip and fall where the plaintiff could not identify the cause of her fall.
Waugh v. Parker, 584 S.W.3d 748 (Ky. 2019). Kentucky Defense Counsel amicus curiae brief. The Supreme Court of Kentucky upheld summary judgment for a landlord on a defective railing claim because the landlord did not breach a duty under the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and because the tenant knew of the condition of the railing.
Gooch v. Commonwealth, 496 S.W.3d 492 (Ky. App. 2016). Court of Appeals of Kentucky upheld a conditional guilty plea where the defendant refused a BAC breath test but requested a blood test.
Bruck v. Petry, No. CV 5:21-152-DCR, 2022 WL 2109187 (E.D. Ky. June 10, 2022). Obtained summary judgment on alleged violations of constitutional rights by an arresting officer responding to request for welfare check on suicidal plaintiff.
Dugan v. Owens, et al., Woodford Circuit Court, Civil Action No. 21-CI-00240. Obtained dismissal of claims against a county coroner in a petition to amend a certificate of death.
Landis v. Graham, Garrard Circuit Court, Civil Action No. 21-CI-00097. Defended a law enforcement officer involved in an alleged negligent police pursuit. Defended under principles of causation and qualified official immunity.
Robinson v. Everman, et al. Bath Circuit Court, Civil Action No. 21-CI-90138. Defended law enforcement officer alleged to have negligently parked in the roadway while responding to an emergency.
Green v. Anderson-Dean Comm. Park, et al., Mercer Circuit Court, Civil Action No. 21-CI-00105 (consolidated with Civil Action No. 21-CI-00172). Defended local park entity in a premise liability trip and fall personal injury action. Defended under KRS 411.190, Kentucky’s Recreational Use Statute and governmental immunity principles.
Puckett v. C&P Real Estate LLC, Jefferson Circuit Court, Civil Action No. 19-CI-1492. Defended local museum in a premise liability action involving a trip and fall over an open and obvious hazard.
Garcia v. HCF, Inc. d/b/a Gunston Hall Farm, et al., Fayette Circuit Court, Civil Action No. 16-CI-01167. Obtained summary judgment for local farm in a personal injury action. Defended under KRS 247.402, Kentucky’s limitation of actions involving inherently dangerous animals.
Zurich Amer. Ins. Co. v. Romi Machine Tools, Kenton Circuit Court, Civil Action No. 15-CI-01513. Obtained summary judgment for general contractor in a personal injury action by subcontractor’s employee on grounds that the plaintiff’s claims were barred by “up the ladder” immunity under Kentucky’s Workers’ Compensation Act.
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SuperLawyers “Rising Star” (2019-2024)
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America: Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2025)
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Central Kentucky American Inns of Court
Kentucky Defense Counsel
Kentucky Bar Association
Fayette County Bar Association, Board of Directors
Woodford County Bar Association
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University of Kentucky, J.D.
University of Kentucky, B.B.A., finance
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Andy is an active leader and mentor for young people in the region as a volunteer with Bluegrass Youth for Christ, where he has served on the Board of Directors and as Secretary.