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Monica Prete-Lang, et al. v. Meredith Davis, et al. [] |
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Court: Summit County Common Pleas |
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Judge: Elinore Marsh Stormer |
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Date of Trial: April 18, 2005 |
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| Facts: |  | On November 21, 2001, defendant rear-ended plaintiff on a freeway off ramp causing $4,079.25 in property damage to her car. Plaintiff was transported from the scene by ambulance. |
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Injury/Damages: Soft tissue injuries to the neck, back and shoulders. Plaintiff was still treating for injuries suffered in prior accidents that occurred on January 19, 1999 and December 9, 1999. |
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Non-medical Experts:  None  None |
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Medical Experts:  James L. Johnson, D.O. - family medicine for plaintiff  Raymond L. Candage, Jr., M.D. - orthopedic surgeon for defense |
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Lowest Demand: Defendant Wright's $12,500 liability limits plus unspecified sum from USAA, plaintiffs' underinsured motorist carrier. |
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Highest Offer: $1,400 on behalf of defendant Wright from Allstate |
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Jury Verdict: In favor of plaintiff in the amount of $42,500 |
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Percent of Comparative Negligence: None, negligence admitted |
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Net Award: $42,000 |
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Plaintiff's Attorney: Kenneth C. Zerrusen, Esq. |
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Defendant's Attorney: Adam E. Carr, Esq.
John P. "Jack" O'Donnell, Esq. |
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