Lonnie Joe Botts, Christine Botts v. Pros Inc.; Pros, LLC; Edwin Don Nickell
Published: Nov. 9, 2013 | Result Date: Jun. 7, 2013 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: S-1500-CV-275915 Settlement – $1,000,000
Facts
On Sept. 1, 2011, Lonnie Botts was riding his motorcycle when a truck, driven by Edwin Nickell, suddenly turned in front of him. To avoid hitting the truck, Botts had to lay his motorcycle to the ground. Botts then sued Nickell and Nickell's employers.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Botts claimed that Nickell suddenly pulled in front of him, forcing him to lay his bike down to avoid a collision.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
The defendants did not dispute liability, but contested damages.
Damages
Botts requested $180,000 in medical costs, $149,981 in past lost earnings, and $402,218 to $551,093 for future lost earnings.
Injuries
Botts suffered multiple bruises and abrasions, and required surgery on his right shoulder.
Result
The parties settled for $1 million.
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