Trial Magazine
Verdicts & Settlements: Motor Vehicle Liability
Failure to keep a proper lookout
August 2024Doe’s vehicle was stopped while waiting to turn. Roe allegedly rear-ended Doe, causing her to suffer an acute fracture of her thoracic spine that necessitated fusion surgery. She now has reduced mobility and uses a cane. Her medical expenses were $438,000.
Doe sued Roe, alleging failure to keep a proper lookout.
The parties settled for $6.5 million.
Citation: Doe v. Roe, Confidential Dkt. No. (Mo. Confidential Ct. & Date).
Plaintiff counsel: AAJ members Andrew C. Mundwiller and Zane T. Cagle, both of St. Louis; and AAJ member Derrick Good, Hillsboro, Mo.