Mary E. Davis v. Brian K. Latzio
Court: Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County
Case Number: 92-11228
Proceedings: Jury Trial
Judge: The Honorable Bruce C. Williams
Outcome: Jury verdict for plaintiff
Incident Date: N/A
Filing Date: N/A
Disposition Date: N/A
Plaintiff: Mary E. Davis
Plaintiff Attorney: Richard L. Jaklitsch
Defendant: Brian K. Latzio
Defense Attorney: T. Joseph Touhey
Injury Claimed: Neck and back, shoulder
Description of Injury: Soft tissue neck, upper back and shoulder injuries
Amount Sought: $4,933 in medical specials and $10,400 in lost income
Settlement Offer: $5,000
Award: $35,333
Location of Incident: N/A
Case Information: Plaintiff was stopped waiting to make a left turn when defendant rear-ended her automobile. Defendant was traveling approximately 35 m.p.h. at the time of the impact.
Plaintiff alleged that: (1) her left turn signal was activated at the time of the accident; (2) defendant was negligent in failing to maintain a proper lookout ahead; and (3) she suffered soft tissue neck, upper back and shoulder injuries in the collision.
Defendant contended that plaintiff was contributorily negligent in failing to display a left turn signal and that plaintiff's present problems were proximately related to preexisting spine injuries.