Shaw, pro ami, Hampton v. Brown

Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, Docket #: 99CV208581

Judge: Thomas C. Clark

Bradley Nielsen, attorney for defendant Brown.

Type of Claim: Automobile Accident. Plaintiff, male, age 10, suffered tibia and fibula fractures when he was struck by the defendant’s vehicle as he crossed a highway. The plaintiff contended that the defendant operated his vehicle in a negligent manner, failed to keep a proper lookout, and failed to yield the right of way to a pedestrian. The defendant denied liability, disputed the plaintiff’s injuries, and contended that the plaintiff darted across traffic, failed to keep a proper lookout, and failed to obey a red pedestrian traffic signal.

Damages Alleged: Fibula/tibia fractures ($23,900 past medical expenses).

Plaintiff’s Experts: None.

Defendant’s Experts: None.

Demand Before Trial: $25,000.

Verdict: For defendant.