Facts

Abdul Khan sued his estranged brother, Mohammad Khan-Farooqi (Farooqi), for assault, battery, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, as well as negligence, claiming that Farooqi hit him in the jaw.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff claimed that defendant hit him during an argument in Pakistan following their mother's funeral.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant contended he was not present at the time of the alleged assault.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $50,000 and the defendant made no offer.

Damages

Khan claimed $85,000 in medical expenses plus $20,000 to $30,000 in future medical expenses.

Injuries

The plaintiff suffered a jaw fracture and numbness.

Result

The jury awarded the plaintiff $37,000 on the theory of negligence.

Deliberation

three days

Poll

9-3 (general negligence)

Length

six days