Jose and Lydia Garcia v. Universal Elevator Co., Inc.
Case Name
Jose and Lydia Garcia v. Universal Elevator Co., Inc.
Type of Injury
AGGRAVATION OF PRIOR SPINAL PROBLEM WITH RADICULOPATHY
Occupation
elevator operator
Location
Bronx, NY
Verdict
$1,500,000 for Jose G.; $100,000 for Lydia G. for loss of services. Settled for $850,000 pursuant to a “high/low” settlement agreement ($250,000/$850,000).
Verdict Amount
$850,000.00
Case Details
VI/1-18 ELEVATOR ACCIDENT – AGGRAVATION OF PRIOR SPINAL PROBLEM WITH RADICULOPATHY
Jose and Lydia Garcia v. Universal Elevator Co., Inc. 13543/86 3-week trial Verdict 6/25/87 Judge Harold Tompkins, Bronx Supreme
VERDICT: $1,500,000 for Jose G.; $100,000 for Lydia G. for loss of services. Settled for $850,000 pursuant to a “high/low” settlement agreement ($250,000/$850,000).
Pltf. Atty: Guy I. Smiley of Smiley, Schwartz & Captain, Manhattan
Deft. Atty: Hugh J. He
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