Cindy Lewis v. Gary Ellis
Court: Circuit Court for Prince George's County
Case Number: CAL 96-05958
Proceedings: Jury Trial
Judge: The Honorable Sherrie L. Krauser
Outcome: Jury verdict for plaintiff
Incident Date: N/A
Filing Date: N/A
Disposition Date: N/A
Plaintiff: Cindy Lewis
Plaintiff Attorney: Richard L. Jaklitsch
Defendant: Gary Ellis
Defense Attorney: L. Noel Patterson
Injury Claimed: Neck and back, knee
Description of Injury: Soft tissue neck, back and right knee injuries and low back injury resulting in incontinence
Amount Sought: $7,457 in medical specials
Settlement Offer: $6,000
Award: $29,957
Location of Incident: N/A
Case Information: Plaintiff and defendant were driving in the same direction in their respective autos, approaching a traffic light. As plaintiff came to a stop for a red light, defendant rear-ended her automobile.
Plaintiff alleged that defendant was negligent in failing to maintain an assured clear distance ahead. Further, she suffered soft tissue neck, back and right knee injuries and a low back injury resulting in incontinence as a direct result of the collision.
Defendant contended that plaintiff was exaggerating the extent of her injuries.