Severe brain injury alleged in products liability case - $14,250,000 Settlement
By Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Published: June 15, 2009
This is the confidential settlement of a complex and hotly contested products liability case.
The plaintiff suffered a severe traumatic brain injury, rendering the plaintiff totally and permanently incapacitated.
[09-T-085]
Type of Action: Products liability
Injuries Alleged: Severe traumatic brain injury
Name of Case: Doe v. XYZ Corporation
Date: 2008
Verdict/Settlement: Settlement
Amount: $14,250,000
Special Damages: $1.2 million in medical bills; $7.9 million in life care costs; $4.5 million in lost earning capacity
Plaintiff’s Attorneys: Edward E. Scher, Richmond; Stephen M. Smith, Hampton; J. Kevin King, Columbus, Ind.
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