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Nathan Harmony, 28, was walking across a service roadway leading to the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center when he was struck by a utility vehicle operated by an Ohio State maintenance worker who had just turned left onto the roadway. Harmony suffered fractures to his right knee and underwent two surgeries. He also suffered a dislocated right shoulder, necessitating arthroscopic surgery. Harmony had minimal out-of-pocket medical expenses or lost wages.

Harmony sued the university, alleging its worker had failed to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk or keep a proper lookout. The defense argued that Harmony had been outside the crosswalk at the time of the incident.

The parties mediated a $300,000 settlement.

Citation: Harmony v. Ohio St. Univ., No. 2018-01106JD (Ohio Ct. Cl. May 1, 2019).

Plaintiff counsel: AAJ members Michael Rourke Sr. and Jonathan Stoudt, both of Columbus, Ohio.