$2.4M Demand Ends in $31K Verdict in SD

Jesse Allen & Zachary Mikucki received a verdict in a admitted liability rear-end auto accident case where the driver, a massage therapist was claiming injuries that will require surgery to their hands & neck. The passenger, a 16 year old, is claiming neck injuries that might need surgery when they’re 50. In closing, counsel asked for $1.4M for driver & $1M for passenger.

The jury deliberated or a full day & just came back with the award of…..

Driver: $26k

Passenger: $5k

Our 998 to the driver was for $100k & passenger was $25k.