Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Research Total $ Verdict Case Type Subcategory Facts

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1 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Research Total Verdict Case Type Subcategory Facts 6, Plaintiff Premises Liability Restaurant Accident Plaintiff claimed bilateral carpal tunnel due to electric shock from metal railing at defendant's restaurant (McDonald's). Defendant denied liability. There was no damage to the plaintiff's vehicle. 20, Plaintiff MVA Sideswipe Collision 20, Plaintiff MVA Improper Lane Change 210, Plaintiff MVA L Turn Collision 315, Plaintiff MVA Rear-End Plaintiff was a passenger in a vehicle when the defendant sideswiped the vehicle while speeding/recklessly driving (witness said defendant passed him going approx. 100mph). Plaintiff claimed the defendant was drunk. The defendant denied liability and claimed over-exaggerated injuries. This accident involved a broadside collision. The defendant admitted liability, but disputed nature and extent of injuries. Loss of consortium was awarded to the plaintiff's wife in the amount of 65,000. The plaintiffs believe this was the largest settlement for an African-American in central FL. The plaintiff suffered bilateral carpal tunnel and he could no longer use his hands to fix computers. - Defense MVA Improper Lane Change This accident caused approximately 9000 in property damage. 170, Plaintiff MVA Rear-End None - Defense Premises Liability Slip-and-fall Plaintiff slipped on motor oil, causing injuries.

2 Plaintiff bitten by "Dimples" the dolphin after a dolphin show at Ocean World. The plaintiff claimed negligence in that the defendant had improper training, feeding programs, and maintenance. The defense claimed plaintiff's occupation as a 20, CN: Plaintiff 96%; Defendant 4% Amusement Park Dolphin Bite truck driver was more likely to cause carpal tunnel than the accident. 10, Plaintiff MVA-Truck Intersection Collision The plaintiff's car struck by the defendant's truck in an intersection. 100, Settlement MVA Rear-End UM claim. The plaintiff suffered bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. - Defense MVA Improper Lane Change 52, Plaintiff MVA Rear-End 85, CN: Plaintiff 60%; Defendant 40% Worksite Accident Exposure to Excessive and Harmful Trauma - Defense Public Bus Noncollision - Defense FELA Safety and health Plaintiff claimed that the defendant was negligent in failing to yield to RoW. The defendant denied negligence. UM claim. Liability was admitted by the defendant and trial was on damages only. The plaintiff's doctors assigned a partial permanent disability rating of 12% to the body as a whole, while the defendant's doctors assigned a zero disability rating. Plaintiff worked at the defendant's railroad. The plaintiff claimed carpal tunnel syndrome related to equipment used to perform his work. Plaintiff was thrown into the seat in front of her on a public bus from sudden stop. The driver (defendant) claimed it was necessary to avoid a collision. Plaintiff was employed by CSX railroad where he claimed he was exposed to occupational risk factors resulting in bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome with surgery. The defendant argued plaintiff did not report unsafe working conditions. 25, CN: Plaintiff 25%; Defendant 75% MVA Stop sign A school bus collided with a truck when it ran a stop sign. The plaintiff was an aide on the school bus who ended up wedged in between the driver's seat and a metal panel because there were no seat belts for aides on buses. UM claim.

3 27, , CN: Plaintiff 50%; Defendant 50% MVA Improper Lane Change CN: Plaintiff 50%; Defendant 50% MVA Rear-End A county bus struck the plaintiff's vehicle while changing lanes. Plaintiff claimed she stopped for a red light. The defendant claimed she performed a sudden stop and was unable to avoid colliding with plaintiff. An applicable PIP-setoff reduced verdict to 0. 7, Plaintiff MVA Rear-End The defendant denied liability in this case, and contended that the plaintiff's carpal tunnel was pre-existing. The plaintiff suffered bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome with a 6-8% disability rating to while body. The plaintiff had 10,000 in PIP coverage which paid towards past meds. This case involved minor property damage. 100, Settlement MVA Rear-End UM claim. The plaintiff said she'd be forced to change professions from an assembly line worker due to CT injury. The defendant maintained that injuries were related to her work. 221, Plaintiff MVA Intersection Collision This case involved a stop sign collision. The defendant denied liability and disputed the nature and extent of injures in this case. - Defense MVA Intersection Collision A passenger in the plaintiff's car was also injured and sued the defendant. 2, Plaintiff MVA Four-Way Stop UM claim. The defendant denied liability and contended that the plaintiff's injuries were pre-existing. The plaintiff suffered a bilateral carpal tunnel injury after the defendant failed to stop for a stop sign.

4 14, Plaintiff MVA Rear-End Defendant admitted liability. The co-defendant was also injured and received 33, Defense Premises Liability Department Store Plaintiff was transporting entertainment center to a cashier when it fell on her wrist. The defendant in this case was Wal- Mart. 7, Plaintiff MVA Rear-End The plaintiff suffered bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome with a 6-8% whole body impairment. The defendant admitted liability. 22, Plaintiff MVA Broadside Collision Defendant admitted liability. 14, Plaintiff MVA Broadside Collision Defendant's vehicle crossed center line. 36, Plaintiff MVA Rear-End Defendant admitted liability, but disputed causation. UM claim. - Defense Bus Sudden Stop Plaintiff was "thrown from seat" in a county bus during a sudden stop. The defendant claimed it had to stop suddenly because a car cut in front of the bus. 102, Plaintiff MVA Intersection Collision Plaintiff suffered bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. The defendant disputed causation, but admitted liability. 43, Settlement MVA Parking Lot Plaintiff's vehicle overturned in this case. 1, Plaintiff MVA Rear-End A passenger was also injured, and was awarded , Plaintiff Bus Exiting Plaintiff's arm was closed in the door of a public bus as she attempted to exit. 25, Plaintiff MVA Rear-End The plaintiff suffered bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. The defendant admitted liability. 7, Plaintiff Premises Liability Fall at Shopping Mall Plaintiff fell off the runway as a fashion model. 9, Plaintiff MVA Rear-End Court directed liability. 45, Plaintiff MVA Rear-End The plaintiff suffered bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. The defendant adm

5 105, Settlement Premises Liability Trip-and-Fall Plaintiff tripped over red construction tape that was 3-4" above the ground. - Defense MVA Broadside Collision UM claim. The defendant denied causation. - Defense MVA Sideswipe Collision Defendant allegedly was driving drunk (video from crash and police testimony), but defendant said he swerved to get out of the way of a racoon. The defense denied causation. 20, Plaintiff MVA L Turn Collision Defendant admitted liability, but disputed causation. 186, Plaintiff Products Liability Beauty Product Plaintiff bought a hair dryer and when she plugged it in, fire came out of it causing her to fall to the floor. 70, Plaintiff MVA Rear-End Defendant admitted liability, but disputed causation. 385, Plaintiff Employer Negligence Railroad Worker The plaintiff suffered bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and claimed that the defendant (his employer) failed to provide a safe working environment. The defendant denied the plaintiff's allegations. 27, Plaintiff MVA Rear-End - Defense Employer Negligence Railroad Worker The plaintiff suffered bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome when he was involved in a multi-car collision. The plaintiff was struck by defendant who was struck by non-party vehicle. Plaintiff was employed as lead coach cleaner for railroad company. She claimed the defendants failed to provide her with proper tools, assistance, training to perform her job. The defendants contended that plaintiff did not ask for assistance and failed to use provided tools properly. The plaintiff alleged bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. UM claim. The plaintiff was data entry clerk so carpal tunnel theoretically could have been pre-existing.

6 52, Plaintiff MVA Rear-End - Defense False Arrest Battery UM claim. This case was tried on damages only. The plaintiff suffered bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome with recommended surgery. The defendant admitted liability, but disputed causation. Plaintiff claimed unlawful detainment and excessive use of force for handcuffs that were too tight. 31, CN: Plaintiff 30%; Defendant 70% MVA Rear-End None The defendant admitted negligence, but disputed causation. 35, Plaintiff Premises Liability Slip-and-Fall The defendant in this case was Winn-Dixie. The plaintiff slipped on vomit, causing injury. The plaintiff suffered carpal tunnel syndrome of the left wrist. 5, Settlement Premises Liability Trip-and-Fall Plaintiff attempted to close a trash bin area door and stepped into an open water valve hole. - Defense Police Negligence Excessive Force Plaintiff was being arrested for DUI and claimed that the defendant Sheriff placed handcuffs too tightly around his wrist. 27, , , CN: Plaintiff 50%; Defendant 50% MVA Improper Lane Change CN: Plaintiff 45%; Defendant 65% MVA Turning CN: Plaintiff 50%; Defendant 50% MVA Improper Lane Change Judgment reduced to 13,500. Plaintiff's vehicle struck by a bus. Defendant denied negligence. The plaintiff's moped was struck broadside while defendant attempted to make right turn. This case involved a truck accident. The plaintiff contended that the defendant made an improper lane change. The defendant contended that plaintiff increased speed before the collision. 140, Plaintiff MVA Stop sign UM Claim. The defendant admitted liability. Another plaintiff was injured and awarded 5,250. A loss of services claim by the plaintiff's spouse was awarded 3,750.

7 63, Plaintiff MVA Rear-End Defendant argued that the plaintiff made a sudden stop in order to not run red light; however, experts said that carpal tunnel did show permanent injury but also said it was probably not caused by the accident itself. 100, Plaintiff MVA Rear-End UM claim. The defendant disputed causation. 225, Plaintiff MVA Rear-End Defendant denied any negligence. 14, Plaintiff MVA Rear-End Defendant admitted liability. This case involved 2 plaintiffs (focusing on 36 y/o M). 36, Plaintiff MVA Rear-End Defendant admitted liability, but disputed causation. 10, Settlement MVA Rear-End Defendant denied any negligence. 19, Plaintiff MVA Rear-End UM claim. The plaintiff contended defendant was driving under the influence of alcohol The defendant denied these allegations. The plaintiff suffered bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. - Defense Premises Liability Drugstore Accident A bottle of a carbonated beverage fell from a shelf and exploded near the plaintiff when he was delivering inventory to the defendant. The plaintiff got slivers of glass in his hand and was forced to quit his position. The defendant denied negligence. The plaintiff's medical expenses covered by Worker's Compensation. 255, Plaintiff MVA Rear-End Defendant admitted liability, but disputed extent of injuries. 73, Plaintiff Premises Liability Fall Down Stairs Plaintiff claimed he was rear-ended by the defendant going approximately 50mph. The defendant denied negligence, and claimed the carpal tunnel was pre-existing. Plaintiff fell down some stairs at the State of FL Department of Corrections medical clinic from failure to maintain the stairs in a safe condition. The plaintiff contended an internal safety report advised the defendant, 4.5 months prior to the accident, of the unsafe stairs. The defendant denied negligence.

8 25, Plaintiff MVA Collision UM claim. - Defense MVA Front-End Collision UM claim. The defendant admitted liability, and case proceeded on damages/causation only. The plaintiff said he had to quit his job due to his inability to perform chiropractic adjustments. The defense stated that accident involved minor vehicle damage and low impact. Plaintiff claimed that the defendant struck the front end of her car while pulling up to pump gas. The defendant claimed she just "tapped" plaintiff's vehicle, and that plaintiff's injuries were pre-existing from another accident. 82, Plaintiff Premises Liability Slip-and-fall Plaintiff slipped in a convenience store. The defendant alleged that the area had been mopped, but was dry before the employee left. 10,000 was awarded to the plaintiff's husband for loss of consortium. 49, Plaintiff MVA Failure to Yield Defendant admitted negligence. - Plaintiff MVA Stop Sign Jury found negligence from Defendant, but not Plaintiff, which was a legal cause of Plaintiff's damage. 7, CN: Plaintiff 50%; Defendant 50% MVA Back-Up Defendant, a taxi, denied liability and contended the plaintiff was backing up at the same time and that carpal tunnel injury was not related to the accident. 8, Plaintiff MVA Intersection Collision Defendant admitted liability. 225, Plaintiff Civil Rights Action Excessive Force Plaintiff claimed excessive use of force when a police officer pulled her over for illegal use of a horn.

9 17, Plaintiff MVA Rear-End 43, Plaintiff MVA Failure to Yield 100, Plaintiff MVA Intersection Collision Defendant claimed that the lights on the plaintiff's trailer were not working and that the plaintiff stopped suddenly. The plaintiff's vehicle flipped over when the defendant hit it while exiting a shopping center. Defendant admitted liability, but denied the nature/extent of injuries. The defendant was charged with reckless driving at the time of the accident. 67, Plaintiff MVA Failure to Yield UM claim. The defendant admitted liability. The plaintiff's spouse was awarded 7,000 for loss of consortium. 25, Plaintiff MVA Rear-End Defendant admitted liability. - Defense Products Liability X-ray Machine Plaintiff claimed the defendant improperly designed an x-ray machine and failed to notify users of dangers and how to operate machine. The defendant contended that the machine was properly designed and conformed to federal and state standards. - Defense Premises Liability Fallen Glass Door Plaintiff was grocery shopping and when she attempted to open a glass freezer door, it fell on top of her. The defendant failed to inspect door after the accident and disposed of it before plaintiff had an opportunity to inspect it. 20, Plaintiff MVA Rear-End None 1, Plaintiff MVA Rear-End Defendant admitted liability, but disputed causation. 17, Settlement Premises Liability Slip-and-fall - Defense Premises Liability Slip-and-fall Plaintiff slipped in a retail store, claimed the defendant allowed a dangerous condition to remain for an unreasonable length of time, and failed to remedy or warn of the known condition. The defendant denied liability. Plaintiff slipped in a stadium, claimed the defendant allowed a dangerous condition to remain for an unreasonable length of time, and failed to remedy or warn of the known condition. The defendant denied liability and disputed extent of plaintiff's injuries.

10 Defendant admitted liability, but disputed nature/extent of plaintiff's injuries. - Defense Negligence Negligent Training 44, Plaintiff was in a wheelchair pushed by a TSA agent. When the plaintiff was checked by security, the wheelchair was moved and the plaintiff's fingers got stuck in the spokes. The defense claimed plaintiff's hand was only pinched.

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