Recent Verdicts and Settlements (Continued from page 35)
Defense Counsel: Jo Anna Schmidt, Law Offices of Brassel & Baldwin
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Katie Leigh Metheny, a minor, by her mother and next friend, Robin Miller and Robin Miller, Individually v. Craig Wentz Circuit Court for Baltimore County No. 03-C-97-009650
Facts: On August 18, 1997, Plaintiff, Katie Metheny, age 16, was a passenger in a vehicle operated by Defendant, Craig Wentz, when he lost control, ran off the road and struck a tree.␣ Ms. Metheny was flown to University of Maryland, Shock Trauma Center were she was hospitalized in a coma from 8/18/97-9/9/97.␣ She was then transferred to Sinai Re- habilitation Hospital through 11/19/97.␣ Thereafter she was discharged but underwent extensive rehabilitation and treat- ment through Kennedy Krieger Institute and other providers.␣ Ms. Metheny’s medical expenses totaled approximately $260,000.00.
Allegations of Liability: Defendant failed to maintain con- trol of his vehicle and struck a tree.
Injuries/Damages: Plaintiff sustained a traumatic brain in- jury and numerous physical injuries.
Plaintiff ’s Expert(s): Sharon Gentile, R.N. (Life Care Plan- ner), Baltimore, MD; Kathleen Brady, Ph.D. (Neuro-Psychologist), Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD; Mason B. Scott, Ph.D. (Educational Psychologist), De- velopmental Services Group, Columbia, MD.
Defendant’s Expert(s): Maureen McKenna, M.Ed (Life Care Planner), Richmond, VA; David Schretlen, M.D. (Neuro- Psychologist), Baltimore, MD.
Verdict/Settlement: Structured Settlement-$1,300,000.00 present value
Adjustor: Sandra Simone Insurance Company: Nationwide Insurance Company
Plaintiff ’s Counsel: William J. Blondell, Jr. (MTLA mem- ber) Blondell and Associates, Baltimore, MD.
Defense Counsel: Neal M. Brown, Esquire, Waranch & Brown, Lutherville, MD.
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Carolyn Milan et al v. USAA Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County, Civil No. C98-49160
Facts: Plaintiff proceeding straight on Rutland Road when underinsured driver crossed center line.␣ Underinsured car- rier (GEICO) paid $100,000 and case proceeded against USAA, Plaintiff ’s carrier, underinsurance portion of policy.
Injuries/Damages: Cervical Diskectomy and fusion with right vocal cord complication. Cervical problems completely resolved.
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