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Joseph R. Thomas,a minor, by next of friend, Charmaine v. Alfredo Ramos
Date: 05-19-2000
Case Number: 984651
Judge: Mary Gleason Likes
Court: Fourth Judicial District, Douglas County, Nebraska
Plaintiff's Attorney: Michael L. Smart of Tiedeman, Lynch, Smart & Kampfe, Omaha, Nebraska
Defendant's Attorney: Not represented by counsel
Description:
Motor Vehicle Negligence - Automobile Accident - This civil suit results from an intersection auto collision in June, 1999.
Plaintiff, a minor, was driving a 1993 Ford Probe. Defendant was driving a 1993 Ford F150 pickup which he
wrongfully had taken from a local company. Additionally, defendant was found to be highly intoxicated
at twice the legal limit for blood alcohol levels. Plaintiff entered the intersection and was negligently
and violently struck by defendant's vehicle at a high rate of speed on the left driver's side of
plaintiff's vehicle. Plaintiff's vehicle slided for some 168 feet as a result of the collision. Plaintiff
suffered severe and permanent injuries as a result of the collision, including, a ruptured diaphram, lacerated
liver, fractured pelvis, and severe and massive trauma to his brain. Following the collision, plaintiff was in a comatose
state for several weeks before regaining consciousness. Plaintiff remains cognitively and physically impaired
as a result of the collision.
Criminal charges were filed against the defendant as a result of the collision.
The defendant was released and subsequently skipped bail. However, he was picked up
again and served with this suit while incarcerated. Defendant failed to answer
plaintiff's complaint.
Plaintiff, a minor, was driving a 1993 Ford Probe. Defendant was driving a 1993 Ford F150 pickup which he
wrongfully had taken from a local company. Additionally, defendant was found to be highly intoxicated
at twice the legal limit for blood alcohol levels. Plaintiff entered the intersection and was negligently
and violently struck by defendant's vehicle at a high rate of speed on the left driver's side of
plaintiff's vehicle. Plaintiff's vehicle slided for some 168 feet as a result of the collision. Plaintiff
suffered severe and permanent injuries as a result of the collision, including, a ruptured diaphram, lacerated
liver, fractured pelvis, and severe and massive trauma to his brain. Following the collision, plaintiff was in a comatose
state for several weeks before regaining consciousness. Plaintiff remains cognitively and physically impaired
as a result of the collision.
Criminal charges were filed against the defendant as a result of the collision.
The defendant was released and subsequently skipped bail. However, he was picked up
again and served with this suit while incarcerated. Defendant failed to answer
plaintiff's complaint.
Outcome:
Default Judgment against defendant in the amount of $1,112,667.00.
Plaintiff's Experts:
none
Defendant's Experts:
none
Comments:
by T. Wollmer, Creighton Law, 2L
About This Case
What was the outcome of Joseph R. Thomas,a minor, by next of friend, Charmaine v....?
The outcome was: Default Judgment against defendant in the amount of $1,112,667.00.
Which court heard Joseph R. Thomas,a minor, by next of friend, Charmaine v....?
This case was heard in Fourth Judicial District, Douglas County, Nebraska, NE. The presiding judge was Mary Gleason Likes.
Who were the attorneys in Joseph R. Thomas,a minor, by next of friend, Charmaine v....?
Plaintiff's attorney: Michael L. Smart of Tiedeman, Lynch, Smart & Kampfe, Omaha, Nebraska. Defendant's attorney: Not represented by counsel.
When was Joseph R. Thomas,a minor, by next of friend, Charmaine v.... decided?
This case was decided on May 19, 2000.