Gray•Duffy Negotiates Favorable Settlement in Serious Injury Case for Less Than 5% of Original Demand

May 2010

Overview

Kevin M. Cruz obtained a favorable settlement for a client in a serious personal injury lawsuit involving a crane accident.

Discussion

Jose Velasquez, et al. v. Danny McCoy, et al.

Our client, Poly-Con, Inc. was sued after a Dayton Superior-manufactured T-50 Gyro Plus Ground Release Lifter Bail connected to a 21,000 pound concrete panel failed on the jobsite. The lifter bail swung into the air and knocked the plaintiff to the ground, severely injuring him on July 24, 2006. The lifter bails had been rented to plaintiff’s employer, Cinecon, by Hub Construction Specialties, Inc. and were connected to the panel by the rigging subcontractor, Poly-Con. At the time of the incident the plaintiff was in the course and scope of his employment doing the job he was assigned in the manner it was supposed to be done.

The plaintiff, Jose Velasquez, had two surgeries on his left shoulder and a right hip replacement. He had also been diagnosed as having suffered soft tissue injuries to his cervical spine. As of August 26, 2009, the plaintiff’s medical expenses totaled $81,718.52, and he claimed $132,600 in lost wages through the end of October 2009. The plaintiff further claimed future medical expenses estimated at $100,000 and loss of future income in the amount of $198,250.

Plaintiff made a settlement demand of $1,750,000. After extensive settlement negotiations that occurred in mediation, the case was finally resolved. On behalf of our client, Mr. Cruz was able to reach an agreement with the plaintiff for settlement in the amount of $80,000.

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Please Note: This article is necessarily general in nature and is not a substitute for legal advice with respect to any particular case. Readers should consult with an attorney before taking any action affecting their interests.