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Lesa Whiteside Cohea v. Joseph Kallash

Date: 06-15-1999

Case Number: ED74431

Judge: Fred Rush

Court: Circuit Court, Lincoln County, Missouri

Plaintiff's Attorney: Joseph A. Brannon, Bowling Green, Missouri.

Defendant's Attorney: John M. McIlroy, Jr. of McIlroy and Millan, Bowling Green, Missouri.

Description:

Cohea brought action against Joseph Kallash pursuant to an automobile accident. Defendant's truck crossed over the centerline of a state road and struck Plaintiff's vehicle in a head-on collision.

Outcome:

At trial, the judge submitted the issue of Plaintiff's comparative fault to the jury. The jury returned a verdict finding Defendant to be 75% at fault and Plaintiff 25% at fault. It awarded total damages of $69,650.00, resulting in a net verdict for Plaintiff of $52,237.50.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unknown

Defendant's Experts:

Unknown

Comments:

The Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, Warrenton Division, affirmed the trial court. See: 992 S.W.2d 938 (Mo.App.E.D. 1999). The date shown above is the date of the appellate court decision and not the trial date. Reported by JAB.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Lesa Whiteside Cohea v. Joseph Kallash?

The outcome was: At trial, the judge submitted the issue of Plaintiff's comparative fault to the jury. The jury returned a verdict finding Defendant to be 75% at fault and Plaintiff 25% at fault. It awarded total damages of $69,650.00, resulting in a net verdict for Plaintiff of $52,237.50.

Which court heard Lesa Whiteside Cohea v. Joseph Kallash?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Lincoln County, Missouri, MO. The presiding judge was Fred Rush.

Who were the attorneys in Lesa Whiteside Cohea v. Joseph Kallash?

Plaintiff's attorney: Joseph A. Brannon, Bowling Green, Missouri.. Defendant's attorney: John M. McIlroy, Jr. of McIlroy and Millan, Bowling Green, Missouri..

When was Lesa Whiteside Cohea v. Joseph Kallash decided?

This case was decided on June 15, 1999.