Mark H. Gruesner

Arbitration Award - $ 2,700,000.00 

Description: The case involved a 17-year-old man who was run over by a garbage truck. He suffered massive orthopedic and internal injuries including multiple, compound fractures of his legs and a crushing injury to his pelvis. His urethra was obliterated and his colon lacerated. He had a colostomy, which has been reversed. He has undergone several urologic surgeries and dilations. He is able to urinate however he also must self-catheterize. The liability issue involved negligence on the part of the driver and direct claim against Waste Management for negligent hiring, negligence entrustment, and negligent supervision.

Settlement - $ 930,000.00 

Description: The case involved a 7-year-old boy who was vacationing with his family in Banff, Canada. The young boy was riding his bike at a campground when a speeding Suzuki Sidekick hit the young boy on his bike.

Settlement - $ 675,000.00 

Description: A 68-year-old mother and grandmother, killed when the vehicle she was riding in as a passenger was struck by a farm truck. There were coverage questions regarding the defendant being the course and scope of his employment for a third party or whether he was an independent contractor. Case settled for policy limits from all responsible parties, including the UIM carrier.

Settlement - $ 422,500.00 

Description: Settlement for wrongful death of 19 year old male, who after hours of binge drinking was electrocuted by his intoxicated friends, when they wired his wrist and ankle to light switch. The switch was turn on and off intermittently by his friends as a practical joke. However, the switch was inverted, and the current passed through the switch was in the off position rather than on. The case involved significant homeowners coverage issues and was resolved on the basis.

Settlement - $ 197,000.00 

Description: The case involved a 48-year-old man who was involved in a seven car crash. Do to the accident he had to have two orthopedic shoulder surgeries and aggravation of a prior soft tissue neck injury. The no fault carrier not only paid the full extent of the disputed bills, but paid interest as well.