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George Kidd v. Michael Tomko Jr., and Magnesium Elecktron Inc.

Date: 07-17-2007

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: Unknown

Court: Superior Court, Mercer County, New Jersey

Plaintiff's Attorney: Ward S. Taggart, Trenton, New Jersey

Defendant's Attorney: Unknown

Description:

George Kidd sued Michael Tomko Jr., and his employer Magnesium Elecktron Inc. on negligence and respondeat superior liability theories claiming that Tomko failed to exercise due care in the operation of the tanker truck that he was driving on February 2, 2004 and that as a direct result Tomko hit Kidd, who was standing on a sidewalk with his bicycle when he was hit by the truck. Kidd was hospitalized for months for treatment of broken legs and other injuries.

The defenses asserted that Kidd was intoxicated and rode his bicycle into the rear of the truck causing his own injuries.

Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $2 million for compensation and $574,000 for future medical care. But the amount Kidd will receive was capped at $1.1 million because of the settlement.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
None

About This Case

What was the outcome of George Kidd v. Michael Tomko Jr., and Magnesium Elecktron...?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $2 million for compensation and $574,000 for future medical care. But the amount Kidd will receive was capped at $1.1 million because of the settlement.

Which court heard George Kidd v. Michael Tomko Jr., and Magnesium Elecktron...?

This case was heard in Superior Court, Mercer County, New Jersey, NJ. The presiding judge was Unknown.

Who were the attorneys in George Kidd v. Michael Tomko Jr., and Magnesium Elecktron...?

Plaintiff's attorney: Ward S. Taggart, Trenton, New Jersey. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.

When was George Kidd v. Michael Tomko Jr., and Magnesium Elecktron... decided?

This case was decided on July 17, 2007.