Carolyn Perfect-Brinkman v. Benjamin Schroder
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| Case Name: | Carolyn Perfect-Brinkman v. Benjamin Schroder |
| Case Number: | LACV124569 |
| Date of Trial: | 01/07/2025 |  | Venue: | Pottawattamie County |
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| Casetype/Claims: | Personal Injury – Expedited Civil Action Sub-Types: Motor Vehicle |
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| Judge: | Richard Davidson |
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| Plaintiff's Counsel: | Robert Mark Livingston | | Defendant's Counsel: | Spencer Wayne Werth |
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| Verdict: | For plaintiff
Past loss of full function of the body and mind: $2,500
Past physical and mental pain and suffering: $1,250
Medical expenses not sought as damages. Trial was completed in one day.
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Statement of Case:
This matter arises from a motor vehicle collision on December 1, 2021, on Highway 6 at the intersection of Hackberry Road in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. The Plaintiff is Carolyn Perfect-Brinkman. The Defendant is Benjamin Schroder. The Plaintiff and Defendant are parties to the case. Plaintiff was travelling eastbound on Highway 6 and stopped with her turn signal activated and waiting to turn North onto Hackberry Road. Defendant was travelling eastbound on Highway 6. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant negligently operated his motor vehicle and rear-ended the vehicle driven by Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges Defendant was negligent in the following ways: 1. In failing to keep a proper lookout; 2. In following too closely; 3. In failing to maintain control of his vehicle; and 4. In failing to act as a reasonable and prudent person under the circumstances. Defendant admits that he was negligent in these ways and admits he was the sole and proximate cause of the collision. Plaintiff alleges that the collision caused her to suffer personal injuries and seeks damages for those injuries. Defendant denies the nature and extent of the Plaintiff’s alleged injuries and damages. |
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| Injuries alleged: | Plaintiff alleged she suffered a concussion, ongoing memory problems, upper back and shoulder injury, wrist injury, and trigger finger from the motor vehicle collision. Plaintiff presented medical treatment by deposition testimony of Plaintiff’s primary treating provider, which was not rebutted. Treatment period lasted approximately ten months ending |
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| Official Jury Verdict Form: |
 Perfect Brinkman v. Schroder Verdict Form.PDF |
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Documents of interest:
(when available) |  Perfect Brinkman v. Schroder Jury Instructions.PDF |
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