Hilton Haley and Carrie Haley, et al.v. Omni Hotels Management Corporation, et al.

Motor Vehicle - Sherry Hillin while working for Shepler’s was driving a pickup on I-37 in Corpus Christi on June 18, 1999. She lost control on a curve and spun out coming to rest partially blocking the left lane of traffic. Hilton Haley was a passenger in a Omni Hotel shuttle which was able to come to a stop. Meliza Reyes then ran into the van. Jody Hagood then ran into the accident in his stationwagon at possibly 45 mph. Hillin claimed it was not her fault.





Hilton Haley, age 31 at the time, sustained abdominal injuries and a comminuted fracture of his ankle and incurred $32,012.48 in medical expenses and $8,500 in lost wages. He also claimed $111,000 in future lost wages.

Stephanie Holmes, age 14, sustained complete, fracture of the L5 vertebra. She had successful surgery for insertion of permanent hardware – stainless steel rods and hooks above and below the fracture site. She had $56,543.54 in past medical.

Sara Hagood, age nine,sustained no long-term injuries. She had a little over $7,000 in medical.

Rebecca Hagood, Alyssa Hagood and Brittany Holmes sustained minor injuries.

Jury apportioned negligence in the initial impact at 25 percent on Hillen (Shepler’s), 10 percent on Omni Hotels Management Corp., and 65 percent on Jody Hagood. Linda Reyes settled prior to trial for approximately $5,500. Stephanie Holmes settled with Shepler's for $200,000 before the verdict was returned.

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