Trial Magazine
Verdicts & Settlements: Motor Vehicle Liability
Improper lookout
May 2020Carol Loevy, 59, entered an intersection in her SUV. Michael Tobin made a right turn in front of Loevy’s vehicle, and his pickup truck collided with her vehicle. Loevy suffered neck and lumbar spinal injuries, including a herniated disk at C5-6. She was later diagnosed as having radiculopathy in her extremities.
An artist earning $15 per hour, Loevy has not returned to work. Her medical expenses totaled $80,000.
Loevy sued Tobin, alleging failure to keep a proper lookout and yield the right of way. The defense conceded liability.
The jury awarded $200,000.
Citation: Loevy v. Tobin, No. 10-C-17-002573 (Md. Cir. Ct. Frederick Cty. Dec. 23, 2019).
Plaintiff counsel: AAJ member Ali Reza Davani and Elizabeth Frey, both of Baltimore.
Plaintiff experts: David Taragin, neurology, Silver Spring, Md.; Randy Davis, orthopedic surgery, Glen Burnie, Md.; and Donlin Long, neurosurgery, Baltimore.
Defense expert: Ralph Salvagno, orthopedic surgery, Hagerstown, Md.
