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Date: 10-18-2013
Case Style: Henry Chapman v. Harold Walker
Case Number: CJ-2011-6300
Judge: Daman H. Cantrell
Court: District Court, Tulsa County, Oklahoma
Plaintiff's Attorney: Rusty Smith
Defendant's Attorney: Erik S. Houghton
Description: Henry Chapman sued Harold Walker on an auto negligence theory. The Pre-Trial Order provided in part:
Personal injuries sustained by Plaintiff in automobile accident occurring in Tulsa, Oklahoma, when the vehicle driven by Plaintiff was struck on the left side by the vehicle driven by defendant. Drivers involved were Plaintiff Henry Chapman and Defendant Harold Walker. Plaintiff has brought suit for injuries, lost wages, medical expenses and permanent disability.
The date of this accident was April 9, 2011.
a. Personal injuries In excess of $75,000.00
right shoulder, neck and low back
b. Pain and Suffering
Past and Future In excess of $75,000.00
c. Medical and hospital
Past $8,982.50
Future To be proven at trial
4. Defendant’s Contentions: Ordinance. Common Law Rule
A. Defendant Walker admits to causing the accident, but denies the nature and extent of the injuries and damages claimed by Plaintiff Chapman.
Defendant offered to allow Plaintiff to take judgment in his favor pursuant to 12 O.S. 1101 in the amount of $9,000.00.
Outcome: Settled and dismissed with prejudice.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Defendant's Experts: Russell Green, M.D.
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