Jury awards Maryland man $25,867 in damages for 3 car accident

Case Name:

William M. Butkiewicz v. State of Maryland et al

Case Number: Unknown

Date: 07/08/99

State: Maryland

Details:

On November 17, 1995, plaintiff William Butkiewicz was injured in a three-car lane change accident involving automobiles driven by Robert J. Matty and Dr. Asresu Masikir, an epidemiologist with the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. At the time of the accident, Masikir was driving a car owned by the State of Maryland. Butkiewicz filed suit in the Circuit Court for Prince George's County against the State of Maryland, Matty, and his own insurer, Nationwide Insurance Company ,for underinsured motorist benefits. Nationwide filed a cross-claim against Matty. After a three-day trial, the jury found the State liable for the accident, but awarded Butkiewicz damages only for his medical expenses ($22,565.00) and lost wages ($3.302.00).

Verdict Outcome:

Jury finds State liable and awards plaintiff $25,867 in damages