Jacob Best v. Kelly Robinson
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| Case Name: | Jacob Best v. Kelly Robinson |
| Case Number: | LACV097729 |
| Date of Trial: | 01/13/2026 |  | Venue: | Polk County |
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| Casetype/Claims: | CIVIL LAW - PERSONAL INJURY - MOTOR VEHICLE, Rear end collision |
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| Judge: | Jason Walke |
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| Plaintiff's Counsel: | Robert Rehkemper | | Defendant's Counsel: | Peter Ickes |
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| Verdict: | For Plaintiffs
Loss of Full Mind and Body – Past: $5,000
Loss of Full Mind and Body – Future: $0
Physical and Mental Pain and Suffering – Past: $5,000
Physical and Mental Pain and Suffering – Future: $5,000
TOTAL DAMAGES: $15,000 |
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Statement of Case:
On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, there was a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 80 Westbound in Polk County, Iowa. Defendant Kelly Robinson was following behind Plaintiff Jacob Best in the middle lane when an unknown semi-truck attempted to switch from the left lane to the center lane. To avoid a collision with the unknown semi-truck, the plaintiff slowed down. As a result, Defendant Robinson rear-ended the plaintiff’s vehicle, causing functional damage to both vehicles. Police arrived on the scene. No injuries were reported. Ms. Robinson received a traffic ticket for following too close. She pled guilty to the ticket on June 9, 2023. |
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| Official Jury Verdict Form: |
 Best Verdict.pdf |
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Documents of interest:
(when available) |  Best Jury Instructions.pdf |
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