Howard Teachout, Vickie Teachout v. United States of America, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive
Published: Jan. 14, 2017 | Result Date: Dec. 1, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 2:16-cv-00127-FMO-KS Settlement – $500,000
Court
USDC Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Mac E. Nehoray
(Nehoray Legal Group)
Defendant
Harpreet K. Chahal
(Office of the US Attorney)
Facts
Howard Teachout sued the federal government pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act in connection with an incident that allegedly occurred on Nov. 16, 2012.
Contentions
PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS:
A DEA agent was involved in a motor vehicle collision with plaintiff, resulting in significant injuries. Plaintiff sued the federal government for damages sustained as a result of the incident. Plaintiff and his wife, Vickie Teachout, asserted causes of action for negligence and motor vehicle negligence.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant denied the allegations and asserted various affirmative defenses.
Result
The parties reached a $500,000 settlement.
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