STATE COURT OF BIBB COUNTY

CIVIL JURY VERDICT REPORT

PLAINTIFF:            Donanne Swartz and Joseph Swartz 

DEFENDANT:        Walter Stanley Sorrells

CASE NUMBER:   53170

JUDGE:                   William P. Adams

TYPE OF CASE:    Motor Vehicle Collision - April 17, 2001

VERDICT:              Plaintiff - Donanne Swartz for $50,000

                                 Plaintiff - Joseph Swartz for $0

TRIAL DATE:        June 9, 2005

CLAIMED MEDICAL EXPENSES:       Donanne Swartz - $19,457.51

INSURANCE CARRIER(S):        Geico, (Defendant’s Liability Company), State Farm (Plaintiffs’ UM Company)

LAST PRETRIAL OFFER/DEMAND:   Geico had already paid its $25,000 of liability coverage. State Farm had already paid $5,000 under its coverage. State Farm had offered an additional $12,500 to settle the case. 2,500/$20,000

PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY:        Marc Treadwell and Sam Hart, Jr. 

DEFENDANT'S ATTORNEY:    J. C. Daniel and Chris Wolfe

OTHER INFORMATION:

           The vehicles driven by Mrs. Swartz and Defendant collided as they each proceeded out Vineville Avenue. Mrs. Swartz was in the center lane which had the green arrow and was traveling along side Defendant. Mrs. Swartz contended Defendant moved into her lane and caused the collision. Defendant did not recall how the event occurred but did not dispute Plaintiff’s version. Mrs. Swartz was later diagnosed with multidirectional instability in her left shoulder, which eventually resulted in surgery. The surgery was not successful, and Mrs. Swartz testified her condition was permanent. Mr. Swartz had a claim for loss of consortium. The Plaintiffs’ case consisted of their testimony as well as the testimony of Dr. Paul Jarrett by video tape; the investigating officer, John Sorrow; eye witness Michael Brothers, by reading of his deposition; a friend who was a before and after witness; and Mrs. Swartz’s mother, who was a passenger in the car at the time of the event. Defendant testified in his own behalf. The real dispute in the case was whether the shoulder injury was caused by this accident.