Amilcar Alvarez v. Joseph Keith 2007

Cynthia Newton obtained a $187,482 jury verdict on behalf of a 50-year-old small business owner (Multnomah County Circuit Court). The case stemmed from a 2-car intersection collision in which plaintiff was knocked unconscious briefly. Plaintiff did not seek medical attention until five-months after the collision, when he reported dizziness at heights and while dancing. Eighteen months following the collision his physician diagnosed post-concussion syndrome. Defendant’s carrier (Allstate) admitted liability, but refused to offer plaintiff more than $61,760 to settle the case. After post-trial motions were denied, the defendant paid the verdict plus interest, for a total payment of $193,316.76.