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Kevin Erb v. Peninsula Logistics, Inc.

Date: 09-20-2013

Case Number: 2012 CA 001509 AN

Judge: John E. Jordan

Court: Circuit Court, Osceola County, Florida

Plaintiff's Attorney:

Defendant's Attorney: Michael D. Logan, Revel S. DeWitt and G. Clay Morris for Peninsula Trucking, Inc. and O & L Transport, Inc.

Description:

Kevin Erb and Bernadette Erb sued Loran Leroy Smith, Sr. and Peninsula Logistics, on an auto negligence theory claiming to have been seriously injured and damaged in a car truck wreck caused by Smith that occurred in Polk County, Florida on U.S. Highway 27 on March 6, 2012. Smith was driving a southbound tractor-trailer that hit Erb's northbound 2003 Ford Expedition. One of Kevin's legs had to be amputated as a result of the injuries that he sustained in the accident.

The road where the accident occurred was obscured by smoke from a controlled butn. Erb claimed that Smith cross the center line of the highway and hit his vehicle.

The defenses asserted by the Defendants are not available.

Outcome:

Plaintiff's verdict for $7.1 million including $496,000 for lost earning, $4.1 million for pain and suffering and $250,000 for Bernadette for loss of consortium.

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Defendant's Experts:

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About This Case

What was the outcome of Kevin Erb v. Peninsula Logistics, Inc.?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $7.1 million including $496,000 for lost earning, $4.1 million for pain and suffering and $250,000 for Bernadette for loss of consortium.

Which court heard Kevin Erb v. Peninsula Logistics, Inc.?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Osceola County, Florida, FL. The presiding judge was John E. Jordan.

Who were the attorneys in Kevin Erb v. Peninsula Logistics, Inc.?

Plaintiff's attorney: . Defendant's attorney: Michael D. Logan, Revel S. DeWitt and G. Clay Morris for Peninsula Trucking, Inc. and O & L Transport, Inc..

When was Kevin Erb v. Peninsula Logistics, Inc. decided?

This case was decided on September 20, 2013.