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Ginger Streacker and James Streacker v. Thomas D. Hinton

Date: 09-14-1999

Case Number: 98-3621

Judge: Terry D. Terrell

Court: Circuit Court, Santa Rosa County, Florida

Plaintiff's Attorney: Stephanie A. Taylorof McKenzie and McKenzie, Pensacola, FloridaJames F. McKenzie of McKenzie and McKenzie, Pensacola, Florida

Defendant's Attorney: Brian H. Kirkland of Moore, Hill, Westmoreland, Hook and Bolton, Pensacola, Florida

Description:

Automobile Accident - Damages - Plaintiff suffered an injury as a result of an automobile accident with the defendant and the plaintiff was permantly injured. Plaintiff filed a negligence action and the action was tried for causation and damages. The defendant admitted that he was negligent, but asserted comparative negligence. The plaintiff received awards for economic damages, but not non- economic damages. After both parties' arguments were heard jurors were advised by the judge to "award some amount" for non-economic damages and to correct an error that had been located on the verdict form. The plaintiff agreed to have jury reconsider the verdict, the defendant objected stating that non award for noneconomic damages was required, just because of a permanent injury. The defendant requested a new trial because of error.

Outcome:

No monetary damages were awarded because new trial was granted.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unknown

Defendant's Experts:

Unknown

Comments:

Affirmed with directions of District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District. See 742 So. 426 (Fla. App 1 Dist.1999). Note: The above date reflects that of the appellate court and not that of the original trial. Reported by jjb.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Ginger Streacker and James Streacker v. Thomas D. Hinton?

The outcome was: No monetary damages were awarded because new trial was granted.

Which court heard Ginger Streacker and James Streacker v. Thomas D. Hinton?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Santa Rosa County, Florida, FL. The presiding judge was Terry D. Terrell.

Who were the attorneys in Ginger Streacker and James Streacker v. Thomas D. Hinton?

Plaintiff's attorney: Stephanie A. Taylorof McKenzie and McKenzie, Pensacola, FloridaJames F. McKenzie of McKenzie and McKenzie, Pensacola, Florida. Defendant's attorney: Brian H. Kirkland of Moore, Hill, Westmoreland, Hook and Bolton, Pensacola, Florida.

When was Ginger Streacker and James Streacker v. Thomas D. Hinton decided?

This case was decided on September 14, 1999.