ESTATE OF DAVID JONES, Nancy Jones and Scott Jones vs. Francis John Naber




Case Name:	ESTATE OF DAVID JONES, Nancy Jones and Scott Jones vs. Francis John Naber
Case Number:	(Federal) 2:18-cv-1021-MAR
Date of Trial:	09/16/2019	Venue:

Casetype/Claims:	PI - MOTOR VEHICLE

Judge:

Plaintiff's Counsel:	BRAD BRADY ANN GRONLUND	Defendant's Counsel:	WILLIAM ROEMERMAN

Verdict:	Plaintiff's verdict: Gross verdict: $3.5 million ($2.5 million on consortium claim of Nancy Jones, $1.0 million on consortium claim of Scott Jones), reduced by 35% comparative fault to $2.275 million.

Demand Before Trial:
Offer Before Trial:

Statement of Case: This case was a civil action for compensatory damages arising out of an October 5, 2017 collision between a motorcycle and a farm tractor in Delaware County. The Plaintiffs’ decedent was operating a motorcycle behind a tractor and attached fertilizer spreader operated by Defendant, which was partially on the shoulder. Plaintiffs’ decedent was attempting to pass the tractor and spreader within his own lane when the collision occurred. Plaintiffs claimed that Defendant turned without looking to the rear or signaling, and was otherwise negligent. Defendant claimed that Plaintiffs’ decedent was engaged in unsafe passing and was otherwise negligent.

Injuries alleged:	Wrongful death

Official Jury Verdict Form:
190919 41Special Verdict Form.PDF

Documents of interest: (when available)	190919 39 Final Jury Instructions.PDF

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