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Katie Rund v. United States of America
Date: 05-30-2024
Case Number: 1:24-CV-337
Judge: Maryellen Noreika
Court: United States District Court for the District of Delaware (New Castle County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Chase Brockstedt
Defendant's Attorney: William Edward LaRosa
Description:
Willmington, Delaware personal injury lawyer Chase Brockstedt who represented the Plaintiff who sued on a Federal Tort Claims Act auto negligence theory.
Under Delaware car/auto accident law, negligent drivers can be held liable and ordered to pay civil damages, i.e., fair and reasonable financial compensation. This is the basis of tort or negligence in Delaware. Acting or driving in a careless or negligent manner can result in civil liability.
The following five elements may typically be required to prove negligence: The existence of a legal duty that theendant owed the plaintiff, Defendant's breach of that duty, Harm to the plaintiff, Defendant's actions are the proximate cause of harm to the plaintiff, and Defendant's actions are the cause-in-fact of harm to the plaintiff.
Under Delaware car/auto accident law, negligent drivers can be held liable and ordered to pay civil damages, i.e., fair and reasonable financial compensation. This is the basis of tort or negligence in Delaware. Acting or driving in a careless or negligent manner can result in civil liability.
The following five elements may typically be required to prove negligence: The existence of a legal duty that theendant owed the plaintiff, Defendant's breach of that duty, Harm to the plaintiff, Defendant's actions are the proximate cause of harm to the plaintiff, and Defendant's actions are the cause-in-fact of harm to the plaintiff.
Outcome:
Settled for an undisclosed sum and dismissed with prejudice.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Katie Rund v. United States of America?
The outcome was: Settled for an undisclosed sum and dismissed with prejudice.
Which court heard Katie Rund v. United States of America?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of Delaware (New Castle County), DE. The presiding judge was Maryellen Noreika.
Who were the attorneys in Katie Rund v. United States of America?
Plaintiff's attorney: Chase Brockstedt. Defendant's attorney: William Edward LaRosa.
When was Katie Rund v. United States of America decided?
This case was decided on May 30, 2024.