Theodore Howard v. Lisa Broady
Court: Circuit Court for Prince George's County
Case Number: CAL 96-22439
Proceedings: Jury Trial
Judge: The Honorable James J. Lombardi
Outcome: Jury verdict for plaintiff
Incident Date: N/A
Filing Date: N/A
Disposition Date: N/A
Plaintiff: Theodore Howard
Plaintiff Attorney: Richard L. Jaklitsch
Defendant: Lisa Broady
Defense Attorney: Thomas A. McManus
Injury Claimed: Neck and back, shoulders, hands, legs, knees and head
Description of Injury: Neck, right shoulder, back, both hands, left knee and leg and teeth. Plaintiff's injuries resulted in dizziness and perilymphatic fistulae (inner ear fluid leak), but no permanent disabilities.
Amount Sought: $26,989 in medical specials and $11,069 in lost income
Settlement Offer: $40,000
Award: $80,000
Location of Incident: N/A
Case Information: Plaintiff was cresting a hill on a main thoroughfare. Defendant made a left turn across the path of plaintiff's vehicle, resulting in a collision. Defendant had policy limits of $100,000 and admitted liability in exchange for a $100,000 cap on damages. The trial proceeded on the issue(s) of proximate cause and/or damages.
Plaintiff alleged that he suffered injuries to his neck, right shoulder, back, both hands, left knee, left leg and teeth, dizziness and perilymphatic fistulae (inner ear fluid leak) as a direct result of the accident.
Defendant contended that plaintiff's inner ear fistulae was related to either an airline flight or scuba diving which took place between the time of the accident and the time of the first complaint of injury.