Janice L Knight vs. Estate of Michael T Zeimet et al


Case Name:Janice L Knight vs. Estate of Michael T Zeimet et al
Case Number:LACV026857
Date of Trial:03/22/2024
Venue:
Allamakee County
Casetype/Claims:Motor vehicle (UTV) – pedestrian negligence

Judge:Laura Parrish

Plaintiff's Counsel:David W.H. Jorstad, Raymond Richard Rinkol, Jr.Defendant's Counsel:Jeffrey Lee Swartz

Verdict:The Court granted Plaintiff’s motion for a directed verdict on liability and the jury determined damages.

Physical and mental pain and suffering - past:…………….. $50,000
Loss of function of full mind and body - past:…………….. $50,000
Physical and mental pain and suffering – future:………….. $50,000
Loss of function of full mind and body - future:………….. $50,000

Total: ……………………………………………………….$200,000

Demand Before Trial:
Offer Before Trial:

Statement of Case:
In this case, Plaintiff Janice Knight was injured when Michael Zeimet negligently drove a UTV into her while she was standing in front of Buzzard's Bar & Grill in New Albin, Iowa, pinning her against the brick wall.

The original named Defendant in this case was Michael T. Zeimet. During this lawsuit, Michael T. Zeimet died, and the Estate of Michael T. Zeimet; James Zeimet, as Executor of the Estate of Michael T. Zeimet, was substituted as the Defendant in this case and is hereinafter referred to as the "Defendant" in these jury instructions.

The parties dispute the amount of damages caused to Plaintiff by the fault of the Defendant.

Injuries alleged: Right distal femoral fracture treated with open reduction internal fixation surgery, and blunt abdominal injury with two hematoma excisions.

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