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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Red Light

John J. Thiebolt v. Wendir McLain

Published: Jul. 10, 2010 | Result Date: May 26, 2010 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 30-2008-0115051 Settlement –  $100,000

Court

Unknown


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Andrew L. Ellis
(Ellis Law Corp.)


Defendant

Paul H. Lussman III


Experts

Petitioner

H. Ronald Fisk M.D., Ph.D.
(medical)

Defendant

Robert M. Wilson M.D.
(medical)

Facts

On Sept. 11, 2009, plaintiff John J. Thiebolt, was traveling on Bryan Avenue at the intersection of Browning Avenue, when defendant Wendir McLain, traveling on Browning Avenue, ran a red light and collided with plaintiff's vehicle.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff claimed that defendant negligently operated her vehicle by running a red light.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff demanded $100,000 (policy limits).

Specials in Evidence

$27,929

Injuries

Plaintiff was diagnosed with a left knee sprain, left rib contusions, chest wall contusions, and vertigo. Also, a left shoulder sprain and neck sprain.

Result

The case settled for $100,000 (policy limits).


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