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Case of the Month February 2010

Widower Recoups $1.5M From Driver's Insurer

West v. Piotrowski

Wrongful Death - Adult
Vehicle Negligence - Motor Vehicle v. Motor Vehicle
Vehicle Negligence - Right-of-Way
Vehicle Negligence - Intersection

Specific Liability:
Negligent driving caused fatal motor vehicle collision

General Injury:
Death, right ankle and arm fractures, medical expenses

Jurisdiction:
State: Wisconsin
Court: Racine County.

Related Court Documents:
None.

Case Name:
Russell West v. Vicki Piotrowski

Docket/File Number:
N/A

Settlement:
Plaintiff, $1,500,000.00 from defendant American Family

Settlement Date:
June 15, 2009

Judge:
N/A

Attorneys:
Plaintiff: Timothy S. Trecek, Habush, Habush & Rottier, Milwaukee, Wis.

Defendant: None mentioned

Trial Type:
Settlement

Experts:
None mentioned

Breakdown of Award:
$1,500,000.00 to plaintiff from American Family

Summary of Facts:
According to the plaintiff's counsel:

Russell West and his wife, Cheryl, were involved in a motor vehicle collision with Vicki Piotrowski in March 2007. The incident occurred at the intersection of Highway C and 67th Street in Racine, Wis.

Cheryl West, 52, died at the scene. Her husband suffered fractures to his right ankle and arm, plus injuries to his right knee. His injuries were 55 percent permanent for his ankle, 15 percent permanent for his knee and 10 percent permanent for his wrist.

His medical expenses totaled $340,901.62, and he anticipated spending an additional $100,000.

West made a settlement demand of $2.4 million from Piotrowski and her liability insurer, American Family Insurance. Piotrowski made a counteroffer of $1.5 million.

In June 2009 the parties settled out of court for $1.5 million. The plaintiff's counsel, Timothy S. Trecek of Habush, Habush & Rottier, negotiated the settlement with American Family adjuster James Holtmann.

Court: Racine County.

Westlaw Citation:
2009 WL 3807238

West's Jury Verdicts - Wisconsin Reports Citation:
West’s J.V. Wis. Rep., Vol. 5, Iss. 6, p. 21 (2009)