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| Plaintiff claimed discectomy due to intersection collision
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| Mediation: $600,000.00 Attorney fees: $240,000 Litigation expenses: $30,000 |
| Case Type: Rear-ender, Agency/Apparent Agency - Respondeat Superior |
| Case: Jeffrey D. Rose v. Audio Fidelity Communications Corp. and Eric Garcia, No. 41956 |
| Venue: Brazoria County District Court, 412th, TX |
| Judge: Ed Denman | John Kain (mediator) |
| Date: 03-13-2008 |
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| Facts: On March 30, 2006, plaintiff Jeffery D. Rose, 47, a corrections officer, was driving a van northbound on Highway 288 in Houston. He was rear-ended by Eric Garcia, who was driving a van for his employer, Audio Fidelity Communications Corp. Rose sued Garcia and Audio Fidelity for motor vehicle negligence and respondeat superior. Rose claimed that Garcia was 100 percent at fault.
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Injury: Rose alleged injuries to his lower back and left knee. He first treated with physical therapy and steroid injections. In October 2006, Rose underwent a resection of a posterior horn tear and a medial meniscus of the left knee. In early 2007, the plaintiff had an anterior lumbar discectomy at L4-L5. The defense asserted low impact.
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Verdict Information The case settled during mediation for $600,000. Attorney fees were $240,000, expenses were $30,000.
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Editor's Comments Garcia was a Brazoria County resident, and the case was settled there. This report is based on information that was provided by plaintiff's counsel and defense counsel.
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Awarded: $600,000 settlement; $240,000 attorney fee; $30,000 expenses
