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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Negligence

Mary Jenkins v. United States of America

Published: Dec. 27, 2008 | Result Date: Jul. 3, 2008 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 07-5846 Settlement –  $230,000

Court

USDC Northern


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Dona Cohn-Payne
(Cohn Law Firm)


Defendant

Melissa K. Brown

Joseph P. Russoniello

Joann M. Swanson


Facts

On June 10, 2005, plaintiff Mary Jenkins was riding passenger in a vehicle. Her vehicle and a United States postal van collided at the intersection. Jenkins sued the United States alleging negligence.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff contended that the United States postal van ran a stop sign.

Injuries

Plaintiff claimed neck and back injuries, and she underwent laminectomies and decompression surgery to her lumbar spine.

Result

Parties settled for $230,000.

Other Information

FILING DATE: Nov. 19, 2007.


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