This matter proceeded to a six day jury trial which resulted in jury verdict of $12,451,000.00 in October 2009. 

The Defendants sought an order from the trial judge that the jury verdict should be rejected and a mistrial be declared.  The trial judge refused to agree to the Defendants' application.  The judge concluded that the matters before her were better dealt with on appeal. 

The Plaintiff was awarded $80,000 for loss of earning capacity by the trial judge due to injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident which occurred on July 4, 2006.  The Plaintiff suffered neck and shoulder injuries with associated headaches, as well as some subsequent jaw pain. 

The Plaintiff missed two days of work after the accident, however she had some difficulties at work because of ongoing pain.