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Thomas Avery v. MV Transportation
Date: 10-15-2010
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Court: Superior Court, Placer County, California
Plaintiff's Attorney: Roger Dreyer Chris Wood, Dreyer, Babich, Buccola & Callaham, L.L.P., Sacramento, California
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Description:
Thomas Avery, age 38, sued MV Transportation and the City of Roseville, California on negligence theories claiming that defendants' employees failed to exercise due care while transporting him in wheelchair and, as a direct, result he was dropped on the ground and injured. Plaintiff claimed that he suffered permanent brain damage from the head injury that he sustained in the fall from the wheelchair lift.
Plaintiff claimed that he fell from the lift because it was poorly maintained.
The defenses asserted by defendants are not available.
Plaintiff claimed that he fell from the lift because it was poorly maintained.
The defenses asserted by defendants are not available.
Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $6.4 million.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Thomas Avery v. MV Transportation?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $6.4 million.
Which court heard Thomas Avery v. MV Transportation?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Placer County, California, CA.
Who were the attorneys in Thomas Avery v. MV Transportation?
Plaintiff's attorney: Roger Dreyer Chris Wood, Dreyer, Babich, Buccola & Callaham, L.L.P., Sacramento, California.
When was Thomas Avery v. MV Transportation decided?
This case was decided on October 15, 2010.