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Allen Leavitt v. Mary E. Swain

Date: 08-07-1998

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: Stephen W. Drescher

Court: District Court, Canyon County, Idaho

Plaintiff's Attorney: John J. Janis of Hepworth, Lezamiz & Hohnhorst, Boise, Idaho

Defendant's Attorney: Mark S. Prusynski of Moffatt, Thomas, Barrett, Rock & Fields, Boise, Idaho

Description:

Automobile accident - On New Year's Day, 1994, the vehicles of plantiff, Allen Leavitt, and defendant, Mary Swain, were involved in a head-on collision in Canyon County. Leavitt filed suit against Swain alleging that he was permanently disabled as a result of the collision. He requested damages for his pain and suffering, medical expenses, and loss of past and future earning capacity.

Outcome:

The jury assigned 75 percent of the negligence causing the accident to Swain and 25 percent to Leavitt, and found that Leavitt had incurred damages in the amount of $37,300.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unknown

Defendant's Experts:

Unknown

Comments:

Reversed in part, vacated in part, and remanded with directions by the Court of Appeals of Idaho. See: 963 P.2d 1202 (Idaho App. 1998) The date shown above is the date of the appellate court decision and not the trial date. Reported by kms, verdicts@morelaw.com

About This Case

What was the outcome of Allen Leavitt v. Mary E. Swain?

The outcome was: The jury assigned 75 percent of the negligence causing the accident to Swain and 25 percent to Leavitt, and found that Leavitt had incurred damages in the amount of $37,300.

Which court heard Allen Leavitt v. Mary E. Swain?

This case was heard in District Court, Canyon County, Idaho, ID. The presiding judge was Stephen W. Drescher.

Who were the attorneys in Allen Leavitt v. Mary E. Swain?

Plaintiff's attorney: John J. Janis of Hepworth, Lezamiz & Hohnhorst, Boise, Idaho. Defendant's attorney: Mark S. Prusynski of Moffatt, Thomas, Barrett, Rock & Fields, Boise, Idaho.

When was Allen Leavitt v. Mary E. Swain decided?

This case was decided on August 7, 1998.