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Kristen Zak v. J.B. Hunt, Terry Brown and Matt Robinson

Date: 05-22-2015

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Judge: Diane Kavadias

Court: Superior Court, Lake County, Indiana

Plaintiff's Attorney: <a href="http://www.morelaw.com/lawyers/atty.asp?f=Timothy&l=Schafer&i=34205&z=46410" target="_new">Tim Schafer</a> and <a href="http://www.morelaw.com/lawyers/atty.asp?f=Todd&l=Schafer&i=105395&z=46410" target="_new">Todd Schafer</a>

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Description:

Crown Point, MI - Kristen Zak, age 40, sued J.B. Hunt and Terry Brown, Jr. on auto negligence and respondeat superior theories and Matt Robinson on an auto negligence theory claiming that she was injured and damaged in a car tractor semi trailer accident on January 17, 2006 that severely injured her was caused by Brown's failure to exercise due care in the operation of the J.B. Hunt unit that he was driving. Plaintiff was a passenger in a vehicle driving by by Brown that jack knifed an hour before it was hit by the vehicle in which Zak was a passenger. Zak, a nurse, sustained serious permanent brain injuries that have impaired her ability to work.

Outcome:

Plaintiff's verdict for $32.s million to a finding the J.B. Hunt's driver was 60% at fault in causing the accident and Martin 40% at fault.

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About This Case

What was the outcome of Kristen Zak v. J.B. Hunt, Terry Brown and Matt Robinson?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $32.s million to a finding the J.B. Hunt's driver was 60% at fault in causing the accident and Martin 40% at fault.

Which court heard Kristen Zak v. J.B. Hunt, Terry Brown and Matt Robinson?

This case was heard in Superior Court, Lake County, Indiana, IN. The presiding judge was Diane Kavadias.

Who were the attorneys in Kristen Zak v. J.B. Hunt, Terry Brown and Matt Robinson?

Plaintiff's attorney: Tim Schafer and Todd Schafer.

When was Kristen Zak v. J.B. Hunt, Terry Brown and Matt Robinson decided?

This case was decided on May 22, 2015.