Case Result

$300,000

Truck Accident

2011

Trial Verdict

Bloomfield Hills, MI

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Case Details

Ronald Osterhout and Stephanie Osterhout v Brandon Michael Woodley and The Sygma Network, Inc. Two tractor-trailers were involved in a rear-end collision that allegedly resulted in disabling injuries to the plaintiff. The defendants disputed causation and serious impairment.

Additional Notes

Monroe County Circuit Court, State of Michigan. Plaintiff was entitled to $400,000 pursuant to a high/low agreement reached before trial. Plaintiff Ronald Osterhout was a 59-year-old married male who was a truck driver. Alleged Injury: Grade I spondylolisthesis at L5-S1 and L2-L3. Plaintiff underwent two separate surgical fusions and was diagnosed with failed back syndrome. He was unable to return to work and placed on Social Security Disability. Plaintiff sought excess wage loss and non-economic damages. Case Evaluation Award: $675,000. Last Demand: $850,000. Last Offer: $300,000. Case closed.

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