Merino v. Hanson

Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, Docket #: 02CV221343

Judge: Jon R. Gray, Division 18

Ryan E. Karaim, attorney for defendant Hanson.

Type of Claim: Automobile accident. Plaintiff, male age 21, was traveling through a green light at an intersection when defendant ran a red light and broadsided plaintiff’s vehicle. Plaintiff claimed defendant failed to keep a proper lookout. Defendant was ticketed by police and pled guilty.

Damages Alleged: Soft tissue injuries of the neck back, shoulder, arm, hand and rotator cuff - not operated ($6,799.28 medical expenses).

Plaintiff’s Experts: Videotape deposition of Fernando Egea, M.D.

Defendant’s Experts: None presented.

Demand Before Trial: $19,000.

Offer Before Trial: $12,500 offer of judgment expired.

Verdict: Plaintiff found 20% at fault; defendant found 80% at fault.