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Joseph Tuski v. Michael Petaccio and Ivyland Café

Date: 01-13-2004

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: Unknown

Court: Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

Plaintiff's Attorney: Robert J. Mongeluzzi, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Defendant's Attorney:

Description:

Plaintiff was struck by a car driven by Michael Petaccion on January 17, 2001. Joseph Tuski was working as a flagman on a construction site when he was hit. Petaccion had been drinking and fled the scene of the accident. He was convicted of DUI and served 30 days in jail.

Tuski was severely injured and is essentially confined to his home and to a wheelchair. His medical expenses totaled $1.7 million and his future care was estimated to be $12 million.

Petaccio was the manager of the Ivyland Café, one of two bars owned by his family and had been drinking at the bar and was intoxicated when he left at 10:30 a.m. on the morning of the accident.

Outcome:

Plaintiff's verdict for $50 million in compensatory damages and $25 million in punitive damages.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unknown

Defendant's Experts:

Unknown

Comments:

None

About This Case

What was the outcome of Joseph Tuski v. Michael Petaccio and Ivyland Café?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $50 million in compensatory damages and $25 million in punitive damages.

Which court heard Joseph Tuski v. Michael Petaccio and Ivyland Café?

This case was heard in Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, PA. The presiding judge was Unknown.

Who were the attorneys in Joseph Tuski v. Michael Petaccio and Ivyland Café?

Plaintiff's attorney: Robert J. Mongeluzzi, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

When was Joseph Tuski v. Michael Petaccio and Ivyland Café decided?

This case was decided on January 13, 2004.