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Missy Martin, Dave Matin and Becky Martin v. Union Pacific Railroad and Dannie Dolan
Date: 06-24-2005
Case Number: Unknown
Judge: Paul A. King
Court: District Court, Douglas County, Colorado
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Robert A. "Bob" Schuetze of Schuetze & Gordon LLP, Boulder, Colorado
Defendant's Attorney:
Steven Napper
Missy Martin, Dave Martin and Becky Martin sued Union Pacific Railroad and Dannie Dolan for the injuries and damages they sustained as a result their car being hit by a Union Pacific locomotive on November 12, 2002. They claimed that the engineer, Dannie Dolan, could have avoided hitting the Martins' car, which was stalled on a UP crossing Castle Rock.
Missy Martin suffered a head injury with resulting brain damage and partial paralysis as a result of the accident. She is now 19-years-old.
The defendants denied that they were negligent.
$150,000 for non-economic loss; $6,647,200 for economic loss;
$350,000 for physical impairment loss; $615,714 in loss to David and Rebecca Martin; and $4 million in punitive damages.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Missy Martin, Dave Matin and Becky Martin v. Union Pacifi...?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $11.7 million including Damages awarded in the verdict for Missy Martin and her parents include: $150,000 for non-economic loss; $6,647,200 for economic loss; $350,000 for physical impairment loss; $615,714 in loss to David and Rebecca Martin; and $4 million in punitive damages.
Which court heard Missy Martin, Dave Matin and Becky Martin v. Union Pacifi...?
This case was heard in District Court, Douglas County, Colorado, CO. The presiding judge was Paul A. King.
Who were the attorneys in Missy Martin, Dave Matin and Becky Martin v. Union Pacifi...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Robert A. "Bob" Schuetze of Schuetze & Gordon LLP, Boulder, Colorado. Defendant's attorney: Steven Napper.
When was Missy Martin, Dave Matin and Becky Martin v. Union Pacifi... decided?
This case was decided on June 24, 2005.