May Graham, Ray Graham v. Sunrise Healthcare Corporation, dba, Montesano Medical and Rehabilitation Center
Published: Sep. 9, 2000 | Result Date: Apr. 11, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 992002918 Verdict – $115,264
Judge
Court
Grays Harbor Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Gregory Bell
(medical)
Michael Trygstad
(medical)
Defendant
Larry Brinkman
(medical)
Facts
The plaintiff, an 83-year-old, retired nurse, contended that she was being transported from nursing home to adult family home and the defendant directed receptionist to drive transport van. The defendant's employee, the driver, did not properly secure the plaintiff's wheelchair to van and the plaintiff's wheelchair overturned as the van was rounding a corner and the plaintiff was thrown to the floor.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $275,000. The defendant offered $40,000.
Specials in Evidence
$18,881
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed head laceration, back, neck, and shoulder contusion. She also claimed strain and cervical dystonia.
Length
two days
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