Facts

Plaintiff Celeste Galvez was crossing the street at a marked crosswalk when defendant Robert Firchow negotiated a left turn directly into plaintiff's path causing his vehicle to collide with plaintiff. At the time of the incident, defendant was arrested due to being under the influence of alcohol.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff claimed negligence against defendant.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant disputed the extent of plaintiff's damages.

Insurer

Allstate Insurance Company

Specials in Evidence

Meds: $131,532 Loe: $36,783 Future Loe: $300,000 Future Meds: $458,700

Damages

Plaintiff sought $500,000 in past non-economic and $1 million in future non-economic damages.

Injuries

Plaintiff sustained severe life altering injuries, including left ankle fracture that required surgery with hardware installation. She was subsequently diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome.

Result

The jury returned a verdict in favor of plaintiff in the amount of $2,427,015.

Deliberation

three days

Length

21 days