Selena Dean v. Joe L. McCarty
Court: Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County
Case Number: C99-56095
Proceedings: Jury Trial
Judge: The Honorable Pamela L. North
Outcome: Jury verdict for plaintiff
Incident Date: N/A
Filing Date: N/A
Disposition Date: N/A
Plaintiff: Selena Dean
Plaintiff Attorney: Richard L. Jaklitsch
Defendant: Joe L. McCarty
Defense Attorney: Lynn Z. Ahlers
Injury Claimed: Neck and back
Description of Injury: Soft tissue neck and back injuries
Amount Sought: $5,700 in medical specials
Settlement Offer: N/A
Award: $35,636
Location of Incident: N/A
Case Information: Plaintiff and defendant were operating their respective vehicles on intersecting roads. Defendant entered the intersection from a stop sign in front of plaintiff's oncoming vehicle, resulting in collision.
Plaintiff alleged that defendant failed to yield the right-of-way.
Defendant contended that his view was obstructed because of a dumpster sitting on the street corner.