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Cathy DeBell and Rachel Bake v. Alabama Rural Electric Association

Date: 09-28-2005

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: Unknown

Court: Circuit Court, Baldwin County, Alabama

Plaintiff's Attorney:

Andrew T. Citrin of Andrew T. Citrin, P.C., Daphne, Alabama

Defendant's Attorney:

Daniel G. Blackburn of Blackburn & Conner, P.C., Bay Minette, Alabama

Description:

Cathy DeBell and Rachel Bake sued Alabama Rural Electric Association and Charles Tiemann for the injuries and damages they sustained when the Jeep Cherokee in which they were returning home from a chemotherapy treatment for Baker was hit by an 18-wheeler driven by Tieman, an employee of AREA.
Tiemann was driving south on Alabama 59 when he hit the rear of DeBell's SUV, which was stopped at an intersection just north of Interstate 10. The impact propelled the victim's vehicle into a tractor-trailer, which rolled partly over the hood of a Jeep. The plaintiffs claimed that Tiemann had a blood alcohol level of .09 two hours after the wreck.

The defendants admitted liability but contested damages.

Outcome:
Plaintiffs' verdict for $2.6 million including $2,145,000 to Baker and $525,000 to DeBell.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
Editor's Note: Defendants offerred $800,000 before trial, and $1 million during trial. They were asked by the mediator to settle for $1.2, but they never offerred it.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Cathy DeBell and Rachel Bake v. Alabama Rural Electric As...?

The outcome was: Plaintiffs' verdict for $2.6 million including $2,145,000 to Baker and $525,000 to DeBell.

Which court heard Cathy DeBell and Rachel Bake v. Alabama Rural Electric As...?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Baldwin County, Alabama, AL. The presiding judge was Unknown.

Who were the attorneys in Cathy DeBell and Rachel Bake v. Alabama Rural Electric As...?

Plaintiff's attorney: Andrew T. Citrin of Andrew T. Citrin, P.C., Daphne, Alabama. Defendant's attorney: Daniel G. Blackburn of Blackburn & Conner, P.C., Bay Minette, Alabama.

When was Cathy DeBell and Rachel Bake v. Alabama Rural Electric As... decided?

This case was decided on September 28, 2005.