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(MTLA member), Blibaum, Garfinkel & Simons, P.A., Baltimore, MD
Defense Counsel: Eunice Gray, Allstate Staff Counsel
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Roderick Dexter v. Alvin Liebeskind and Giant Food, Inc. CAL 01-00493, Circuit Court for Prince George’s County
Date of Verdict: 2/26/02
Facts: Mr. Dexter, an employee of Coca Cola Enterprises, went to the Riverdale Giant to “merchandise” the Coca-Cola display at that store. After Mr. Dexter parked his car and was walking towards the Giant, Mr. Liebeskind caused his vehicle to strike Mr. Dexter at about 15 mph. Mr. Liebeskind was working as an employee of Giant Food, Inc. at the time of this incident.
Allegations of Liability: Negligence against Mr. Liebeskind and Respondeat Superior against Giant Food, Inc.
Injuries and Damages: Mr. Dexter sus-
tained a torn meniscus that required two arthroscopic surgeries. Mr. Dexter’s medi- cal expenses were $21,126.29. Mr. Dexter was out of work for an entire year as a result of the accident. Although Mr. Dexter claimed $26,179.20 in lost wages, the jury only awarded $2,592.00 in lost wages. The jury, however, awarded $100,000.00 in non-economic damages.
Plaintiff Experts: H.S. Pabla, 14333 Lau- rel Bowie, #209, Laurel, MD 20708 (Orthopaedic Surgery).
Defendants: None Verdict: $123,718.29
Insurance Company: Allstate insured Mr. Liebeskind with a $100,000.00 policy.
Special Remarks: Allstate offered $27,000.00 pre-suit. The settlement of- fer never increased despite numerous policy limits demands.
Plaintiff ’s Counsel: Kevin I. Goldberg, Goldberg & Finnegan, LLC, 8401 Ramsey Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 589-2999.
Defense Counsel: Angela Lowery Beasley, Allstate Staff Counsel, 6411 Ivy Lane,
Greenbelt, MD 20770 for Mr. Liebeskind; William Selle, O’Malley, Miles, Nylen & Gilmore, 2007 Tidewa- ter Colony Drive, #2B, Annapolis, MD 21401 for Defendant Giant Food, Inc.
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Maureen Blades & Daniel Blades v. Brinks, Incorporated Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, No. CAL01-19263
Facts: Plaintiff, Maureen Blades, was pro- ceeding on Route 301 southbound approaching the intersection with the exit from 214 (Central Avenue), when a Brinks armored vehicle ran a stop sign and came out in front of Plaintiff’s vehicle, which was traveling approximately 55 mph. The Plaintiff ’s vehicle was knocked off the road and into a ditch.
Allegations of Liability: Liability of the Defendant operator was stipulated.
Injuries and Damages: please specify type of damages, past special, future special, etc.
Plaintiff fractured her left hand and left wrist; fractures of the 7th
, 8th 9th & 10th
ribs; clavicular fracture, chondromalacia right knee; and right femur fracture with open reduction and internal fixation. Medical bills $39,000; lost wages $7,400.
Plaintiff Experts: Joel D. Fechter, M.D., Orthopedic Surgery, Bowie, MD
Defense Experts: James Callan, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery, Takoma Park, MD
Verdict: $516,404.16 Adjustor: James Vest
Insurance Company: Protective Insur- ance Company handled by Baldwin & Lyons Claims Company
Special Remarks: Offer was $90,000 un- til three (3) days before trial when it was increased to $150,000. Lowest demand $350,000.
Plaintiff ’s Counsel: Richard F. Walsh, Esq., Northrop, Walsh, Becker & Spears 14300 Gallant Fox Lane, Suite 218, Bowie, MD 20715. Indicate if MTLA Member*
Defense Counsel: Robert T. Franklin, Esq., Franklin & Prokopik, Baltimore, MD. Indicate if MTLA Member*
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