Recent Verdicts and Settlements (Continued from page 50)


• AAA argues “No reasonable person reading these statements could be left with the understanding that there are any guarantees of safety to its mem- bers for road hazards.␣ Nor does there exist any promise as to the actual time it may take for a service to be rendered.␣ Every member knows or should know that AAA is not the actual tow truck contractor who provides the estimated time of (ETA) arrival advice to AAA -


which in turn is communicated to the member - nor has any control over the independent contractor tow truck con- tractors and the service they in fact provide (or attempt to provide).”


• AAA asserts “No reasonable person, in AAA’s position, could have foreseen that as a result of waiting for a towing service, he would have actually been struck by another motorist and suf- fered injuries.”


Second, Nathan Goodman was not will- ing to include a confidentiality clause in the resolution of this matter.


PLAINTIFF COUNSEL: Steven VanGrack, Esquire VanGrack, Axelson, Williamowsky, Bender & Fishman, P.C.


MTLA Member


DEFENSE COUNSEL: James S. Wilson, Esquire - Voss Alan B. Neurick, Esquire - AAA Sanford A. Friedman, Esquire - Werking


CASE EVALUATION CLINIC FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2003


Bring your case to a panel of experienced attorneys before you take it to a judge or arbitrator: 


Analyze the merits  Determine the damages


Date: Time: Place:


Fee: 


 Discuss legal elements Develop your strategy


Panels available in MVA, Personal Injury and Professional Negligence. Panels in other areas are available upon request.


Friday, October 31, 2003 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.


MTLA Offices 120 W. Fayette St., Suite 711 Baltimore, MD 21201


$150 for a 55 minute evaluation for MTLA Members Non Members Call for Special Pricing


Deadline: Friday, October 24, 2003 Case Evaluation Clinic Registration Form - Must be received no later than October 24, 2003


Please check one:  I would like to have my case evaluated.  I would like to volunteer as an evaluator. (Please check area of expertise below.)


Name: _______________________________________________ Bar #: _________________ Phone #: ________________________________ Fax: ________________________________


Name of Case: _______________________________________________________________ Type of Case - Please check one:


 MVA  Personal Injury


 Professional Negligence  Other


Type ____________________________________ Type ____________________________________ Type ____________________________________ Type ____________________________________


Please schedule my evaluation in:  AM  PM Registration Fee: $150.00 Per 55 Minute Evaluation Payment Type - circle one: Check Visa MC AmEx Discover Exp. Date: _____________


Card #: ________________________________ Signature: ___________________________ Return this form to MTLA: 120 West Fayette Street, Suite 711 Baltimore, MD 21201 or Fax: 410-783-5981


Questions? Call Maryland Trial Lawyers Association at 410-539-4336 or E-Mail: mtla@mdtriallawyers.com 52 Trial Reporter Summer 2003  Either


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56