#27 - Confidential

By Sarah Rodriguez
Published: December 21, 2007

$1 million

Type of Case: Personal injury, motor vehicle collision

Court: Norfolk Circuit Court

Attorney: O.L. “Buz” Gilbert

Summary: Plaintiff’s vehicle was rear-ended by an uninsured motorist while he was working for his employer. His back was broken, and he will have pain and be limited to light work for the rest of his life. He had lost wages and medical expenses totaling $175,000 at the time of trial.

The major issue in the case is whether the employer’s uninsured motorist coverage is available to the plaintiff. A declaratory judgment action on that issue pending.


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