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Melanie Grau v. Terry Shave Pontiac-Mazada-Mercedez Benz

Date: 09-30-2002

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: Unknown

Court: Circuit Court, Lake County, Indiana

Plaintiff's Attorney: Donald Capp, Crown Point, Indiana

Defendant's Attorney: Unknown

Description:
Melanie Grau, age 27, became a quadriplegic she the car in which she was a passenger during a test drive went out of control and hit a tree. She claimed that the salesman urged her then boyfriend to driver faster with the result that he lost control of the car. Neither the boyfriend nor the salesman were seriously injured in the accident. Grau was however rendered a high level quad making her totally dependent upon others for her daily care.
Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $37 million.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unavailable
Defendant's Experts:
Unavailable
Comments:
This was reported to be the largest award in the history of Lake County, Indiana.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Melanie Grau v. Terry Shave Pontiac-Mazada-Mercedez Benz?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $37 million.

Which court heard Melanie Grau v. Terry Shave Pontiac-Mazada-Mercedez Benz?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Lake County, Indiana, IN. The presiding judge was Unknown.

Who were the attorneys in Melanie Grau v. Terry Shave Pontiac-Mazada-Mercedez Benz?

Plaintiff's attorney: Donald Capp, Crown Point, Indiana. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.

When was Melanie Grau v. Terry Shave Pontiac-Mazada-Mercedez Benz decided?

This case was decided on September 30, 2002.