Nancy Klump vs. James Osborn and American Family Ins. Cos.; April 2006 $370,000 Settlement

Nancy Klump vs. James Osborn and American Family Ins. Cos.; April 2006 $370,000 Settlement
In October, 2003, Ms. Klump's vehicle was stuck on the driver's side door by the front of a vehicle attempting to cross traffic. James Osborn, the negligent driver was an elderly gentleman who claimed Ms. Klump was traveling too fast for the conditions, and that he was justified in trying to cross traffic as he was waived on by an unidentified driver who allowed him to pass.

Sevastianos secured the statement of the driver traveling behind Ms. Klump, who confirmed that traffic was relatively light and that her speed was under the posted limit. Sevastianos also secured all of Ms. Klump's wage and work information as she was an excellent nurse at a major hospital prior to the collision, and has not been able to work since then due to injuries sustained in the crash.

Sevastianos filed suit against Mr. Osborn for negligent operation of his vehicle, and against Ms. Klump's insurer for failure to tender $300,000 coverage upon demand submitted under applicable statute. After a year and half of litigation, Mr. Osborn's insurer finally offered his policy limits. After another six months of litigation, Ms. Klump's insurer finally offered $270,000 of its $300,000 contract, which was secured without the costs of expert depositions and at the costs of defendant.