Pat Sealey defended David Elliott for a car accident that happened on December 14, 2015 in Dickinson County, Iowa. Alec Kautz brought a claim for a broken foot and a facial scar. Kautz was a minor at the time of the accident. His parents, Jeffrey Kautz and Renee Kautz also brought claims. Mr. Elliott admitted he was at fault for the accident. He filed an Offer to Confess Judgement in the amount of $20,000. The jury awarded less than what was offered.