Our VerdictsMr. Stephen’s Verdict in Will County

Mr. Stephen went to jury verdict in cause 2013 L 804, Kashtenjeva v. Blain. The presiding judge was the Honorable Susan Cleary. The jury heard the case from April 27 to April 30, 2015. The case arose from a collision in Plainfield, Illinois. Ms. Blain made a left turn in front of Ms. Kashtenjava. The impact was significant in that both cars were totaled. Ms. Kashtenjava suffered a traumatic brain injury leaving her with memory deficits, injuries to both shoulders, and injuries to her knees. Her physicians at trial was Dr. Kruse and Dr. Cabin. The plaintiff put into evidence medical bills of approximately $29,000 and $26,000 in wage loss. Her counsel asked the jury for $467,302. Because of Mr. Stephen’s skill, the jury returned a verdict on only $68, 902.40