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RECENT CASES
Recent Cases Associated with the Tinari Economics Group
Settlement: $3,150,000
Case Type: Motor Vehicle
Venue: Richmond County, New York
Date: May 1, 2006
Expert: Frank D. Tinari, Ph.D. (did not testify)
Summary: On January 8, 2002, Michael Watsonıs USPS mail truck was struck from behind. As a result of the accident, plaintiff suffered a herniated disc. Experimental surgery was performed which involved removal of the disc and the insertion of a titanium prosthetic disc. Mr. Watson continues to suffer from residual lower-back pain and cannot walk easily. The injury prevented him from returning to work.
Settlement: $750,000
Case Type: Premises Liability
Venue: Middlesex County, New Jersey
Date: April 21, 2006
Expert: Frank D. Tinari, Ph.D. (did not testify)
Summary: On December 18, 1999, plaintiff Yergenia Pavlova, 77, retired, was taking a bath at her Edison apartment in a senior citizen complex when a towel rack burst into flames on contact with a heating element. Plaintiff suffered severe burns and died 20 days later.
Award: $20,500,000
Case Type: Products Liability - Rollover Design Defect / Failure to Warn
Case: Kimberly Valentini v. Ford Motor Company, No. CIV 97-3365 (JLL)
Venue: Camden County, New Jersey
Date: December 23, 2005
Expert: Frank D. Tinari, Ph.D.
Summary: In July 1995, Kimberly Valentini was operating a 1988 Ford Bronco when she swerved to
avoid an accident on a major interstate in Virginia, While attempting to avoid the accident plaintiff's vehicle rolled over 4-5 times. Injuries suffered included brain damage and several fractures. Damages included lost income and past and future medical costs.
Award: $7,255,000 (Actual $3,500,000)
Case Type: Premises Liability - Fire Code Violations / Wrongful Death
Case: Adelaida Ortiz on behalf of the estate of Jasmine Rashid, Maria Cruz v. John D. Pittenger
Builder, Inc., No. MON-L-196-03
Venue: Monmouth County, New Jersey
Date: October 21, 2005
Experts: Frank D. Tinari, Ph.D.
Summary: In January 2002, fire in Neptune apartment resulted in death of 5 year old Jasmine Rashid. Decedent's mother and grandmother suffered severe burns. Hard wired smoke detectors were not installed in apartment. Damages included compensation for emotional distress to plaintiffs.
Award: $3,800,000
Case Type: Medical Malpractice
Case: Smith v. Badin
Venue: Hudson County, New Jersey
Date: January 24, 2006
Expert: Frank D. Tinari, Ph.D.
Summary: In July 2000, Michelle Smith sought treatment from her internist for pneumonia. Her condition worsened and turned into a spinal abscess. She was admitted to Greenville Hospital in February 2001 and was admitted eight more times over the course of 13 months. The pressure on her spine increased as the abscess worsened. In September 2001, Ms. Smith was rushed to University of Medicine and Dentistry where she was told that she had lost the ability to feel and move her legs.
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