2009Jane Doe v. Roe Trucking Co. (2009)
Plaintiff, a 60 year old, part-time pre-school teacher, was a passenger in a school van that was rear-ended by a tractor trailer truck. Plaintiff’s head shattered the rear window, and she was unconscious for 10 minutes. Plaintiff suffered a mild to moderate traumatic brain injury and complex partial seizure disorder which is controlled with medication. Plaintiff’s medical bills totaled $112,000 and she experienced no loss of earning capacity. The case was settled through mediation just before trial for $2.5 million.