SCOTT KRAMER VS. JANE ELEANOR GRUIS


Case Name:SCOTT KRAMER VS. JANE ELEANOR GRUIS
Case Number:LACV071517
Date of Trial:03/20/2023
Venue:
Cerro Gordo County
Casetype/Claims: Personal Injury - Motor Vehicle - Negligence, motorcycle.

Judge:Gregg R. Rosenbladt

Plaintiff's Counsel:Brian MillerDefendant's Counsel:Samuel Anderson

Verdict:Plaintiff
Vehicle Damage: $20,000
Vehicle Storage: $0
Past Medical Expenses: $20,396.24
Future Medical Expenses: $412.93
Loss of Time – Earnings: $10,000.00
Loss of Future Earning Capacity: $0
Loss of Full Mind and Body – Past: $37,500.00
Loss of Full Mind and Body – Future: $43,750.00
Physical and Mental Pain and Suffering – Past: $75,000.00
Physical and Mental Pain and Suffering – Future: $87,500.00
TOTAL DAMAGES: $294,559.17

Demand Before Trial:
Offer Before Trial:

Statement of Case:
Plaintiff, Scott Kramer, alleges that as a result of negligence by the Defendant, Jane Gruis, he was injured in an auto accident between his motorcycle and the vehicle driven by Ms. Gruis. Ms. Gruis admits that she was negligent and that her negligence caused injury to Mr. Kramer. The issues that are in dispute in this case are the nature and extent of the injuries to Mr. Kramer and the appropriate damages to be awarded to him.

Injuries alleged:Right shoulder, elbow, hip and knee pain; subsequently diagnosed with grade 3 AC separation (complete) of his right shoulder.

Official Jury Verdict Form:
Kramer Verdict.pdfKramer Verdict.pdf

Documents of interest:
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Kramer Jury Instructions.PDFKramer Jury Instructions.PDF

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