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Melissa D. Townsend v. Forest Meadows Apts., et al. [05 CIV 1291] |
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Court: Medina County Court of Common Pleas |
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Judge: Kimbler |
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Date of Trial: April 16-20, 2007 |
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| Facts: |  | Criminal attack upon plaintiff resulted in severe brain injury. Attack occurred on defendant's property while plaintiff was a tenant. Plaintiff alleged negligence, violation of the Landlord Tenant Act and breach of express and/or implied warranties. |
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Injury/Damages: Plaintiff sustained a fractured skull, brain hematoma, fractured vertebrae in her neck. Plaintiff had surgical implant of a plate and screws in her head. She sustained brain damage. Medical bills totaled $105,000.00. |
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Non-medical Experts:  Ralph Witherspoon
Walter J. Kosmatka  Thomas Davis |
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Medical Experts:  Dr. Lechner  None |
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Lowest Demand: $350,000.00 |
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Highest Offer: Highest Demand: $1,000,000.00 |
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Jury Verdict: Unanimous defense verdict |
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Percent of Comparative Negligence: N/A |
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Net Award: N/A |
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Plaintiff's Attorney: Stephen J. Brown, Jennifer Matyac |
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Defendant's Attorney: Jim Tyminski, Steve Persia |
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