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Case of the Month February 2019

Jury Awards $105K for Tractor Trailer MVA

Renier v. Rural Mut. Ins.

Case Type:
Vehicle Negligence - Motor Vehicle v. Motor Vehicle
Vehicle Negligence - Truck

Specific Liability:
Tractor trailer negligently collided with a vehicle

General Injury:
Unspecified personal injuries; medical expenses; lost wages

Jurisdiction:
State: Wisconsin
Circuit Court ofWisconsin, Eighth Judicial District, Kewaunee County.

Related Court Documents:
Plaintiffs' first amended complaint: 2015 WL 13763829
Verdict form: 2018 WL 6136091

Case Name:
Trinity M. Renier, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin v. Rural Mutual Insurance Company, Van Camp's Trucking LLC, James Van Camp d/b/a Van Camp Dairy Farm, and James W. Van Camp

Docket/File Number:
2015-CV-000021

Result Amount:
$105,000

Result Date:
January 25, 2018

Judge:
Keith A. Mehn

Attorneys:
Plaintiff (Renier): Daniel D. Whetter, Whetter Law Offices, Green Bay, WI
Defendants: Ryan R. Graff, Nash, Spindler, Grimstad & McCracken L.L.P., Manitowoc, WI
Defendants: Katelyn P. Sandfort, Nash, Spindler, Grimstad & McCracken L.L.P., Manitowoc, WI

Result Type:
Jury

Experts:
Plaintiff: Not reported
Defendant: Not reported

Breakdown of Award:
Verdict: Plaintiff, $105,000
$40,000.00 to plaintiff Renier for past healthcare and chiropractic services from defendant Rural Mutual Insurance Company
$30,000.00 to plaintiff Renier for future loss of earning capacity from defendant Rural Mutual Insurance Company
$25,000.00 to plaintiff Renier for past pain, suffering and disability from defendant Rural Mutual Insurance Company
$10,000.00 to plaintiff Renier for future pain, suffering and disability from defendant Rural Mutual Insurance Company

Summary of Facts:
Trinity Renier was operating a 2000 Ford F350 north on County Highway AB when it was struck by a 2012 Peterbilt Tractor Truck operated by James Van Camp, owned by Van Camp's Trucking LLC and insured by Rural Mutual Insurance Company. Renier allegedly sustained unspecified personal injuries as a result of the collision. Renier filed a lawsuit against Rural Mutual Insurance Company, Van Camp's Trucking LLC, James Van Camp d/b/a Van Camp Dairy Farm, and James Van Camp. The plaintiff alleged Van Camp was negligent in the operation of the truck, which was the cause of the collision. She sought compensation for her personal injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. A jury awarded Renier $105,000 from defendant Rural Mutual Insurance Company.

Circuit Court ofWisconsin, Eighth Judicial District, Kewaunee County.

Westlaw Citation:
2018 WL 6595872