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Edward and Margaret Tateosian v. State of Vermont
Date: 04-14-2005
Case Number: Unknown
Judge: Karen Carroll
Court: Superior Court, Bennington County, Vermont
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Oreste V. Valsangiacomo, Jr. of Valsangiacomo, Detora & McQuesten, P.C., Barre, Vermont
Defendant's Attorney:
Assistant Attorney General Eve Jacobs-Carnahan.
Edward and Margaret Tateosian sued the State of Vermont on a governmental tort claim theory for the injuries and damages they sustained when a steel pole 4 feet long and 6 inches wide fell off of a State Transportation Agency truck driven by Wendell Johnson and struck the windshield of the Tateosian's 1994 BWM. The pole hit Mr. Tateosian's hand and broke the steering wheel causing him to loose control of the vehicle. His injuries required to surgeries to repair and it took nearly three months for him to regain full use of his hand. The Tateosians claimed that they State knew that chain guards on its trucks were dangerous but did nothing to replace them until after Mr. Tateosian was injured.
The State admitted liability but claimed that the chain cover's manufacturer, Aero Industries of Indiana, and the company that installed it, Vermont Municipal Truck Equipment and Supplies, share responsibility for the injuries and damages sustained by the Tateosians as a result of the accident.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Edward and Margaret Tateosian v. State of Vermont?
The outcome was: Plaintiffs' verdict for $310,000.00.
Which court heard Edward and Margaret Tateosian v. State of Vermont?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Bennington County, Vermont, VT. The presiding judge was Karen Carroll.
Who were the attorneys in Edward and Margaret Tateosian v. State of Vermont?
Plaintiff's attorney: Oreste V. Valsangiacomo, Jr. of Valsangiacomo, Detora & McQuesten, P.C., Barre, Vermont. Defendant's attorney: Assistant Attorney General Eve Jacobs-Carnahan..
When was Edward and Margaret Tateosian v. State of Vermont decided?
This case was decided on April 14, 2005.