Ann Martin vs. Michelle Haparanta, St. Croix Hospice, LLC d/b/a St. Croix Hospice, and Pekin Insurance Company
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| Case Name: | Ann Martin vs. Michelle Haparanta, St. Croix Hospice, LLC d/b/a St. Croix Hospice, and Pekin Insurance Company |
| Case Number: | LACV103049 |
| Date of Trial: | 05/27/2025 |  | Venue: | Linn County |
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| Casetype/Claims: | Civil |
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| Judge: | Justin Lightfoot |
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| Plaintiff's Counsel: | Ann Gronlund and Jared Favero | | Defendant's Counsel: | Corinne Butkowski |
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| Verdict: | For defendant
The jury did not find that the MVA was a cause of injury to Plaintiff. |
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Statement of Case:
This case arises from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on June 21, 2022, in Marion, Iowa. Plaintiff Ann Martin was a passenger in a vehicle that was rear-ended by a vehicle driven by Defendant Michelle Haparanta. Michelle Haparanta was employed by Defendant St. Croix Hospice, LLC, doing business as St. Croix Hospice, and was acting in the course of her employment at the time of the motor vehicle accident. Ann Martin claims that Michelle Haparanta was negligent in the operation of her motor vehicle and that negligence caused injuries and damages to Ann Martin. Michelle Haparanta admits that she was negligent and was responsible for the motor vehicle accident. St. Croix admits that Michelle Haparanta was operating her motor vehicle within the course of her employment and admits responsibility for Michelle Haparanta’s negligence. Defendants deny that Michelle Haparanta’s negligence was the cause of Ann Martin’s claims injuries and damages. |
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| Injuries alleged: | Neck and right shoulder pain with surgery 13 months after the MVA with Dr. Darin Smith. |
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| Official Jury Verdict Form: |
 Martin v. Haparanta Verdict Form.pdf |
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Documents of interest:
(when available) |  Martin v. Haparanta Jury Instructions.pdf |
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