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Debra Thornton v. Jesus Herrera
Date: 10-24-2009
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Court: Hall County, Georgia
Plaintiff's Attorney: Frank McKay, Stewart, Melvin and Frost, Gainesville, Georgia
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Description:
Debra Thornton, age 57, sued Jesus Herrera on an auto negligence theory claiming that she sustained debilitating ankle injuries as a result of an car wreck caused by Herrera who was drinking while drunk on January 31, 2007. Herrera ran into the back of another car propelling it into the path of Thornton's car, which was traveling in the opposite direction.
Herrera pleaded guilty to DUI, serious injury by vehicle and other offenses and was sentenced to five years in prison followed by five years of probation.
The case was tried on the issue of damages only with Thornton's uninsured motorist carrier contesting the amount of her damages.
Herrera pleaded guilty to DUI, serious injury by vehicle and other offenses and was sentenced to five years in prison followed by five years of probation.
The case was tried on the issue of damages only with Thornton's uninsured motorist carrier contesting the amount of her damages.
Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $166,000.
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Editor's Note: Plaintiff's counsel was reported to have said that Herrera had a minimum liability ($25,000) insurance policy.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Debra Thornton v. Jesus Herrera?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $166,000.
Which court heard Debra Thornton v. Jesus Herrera?
This case was heard in Hall County, Georgia, GA.
Who were the attorneys in Debra Thornton v. Jesus Herrera?
Plaintiff's attorney: Frank McKay, Stewart, Melvin and Frost, Gainesville, Georgia.
When was Debra Thornton v. Jesus Herrera decided?
This case was decided on October 24, 2009.