01 Feb Jorgensen v. Coonce

             This is an assessment of the plaintiff’s damages arising from a motor vehicle accident on May 22, 2009. Liability has been admitted. The parties have agreed on the quantum of special damages ($8,086.00) but have been unable to agree on the quantum of general damages, loss of income-earning capacity, and future care costs.Issues to be decideda)    General damages:  Under this heading the plaintiff claimed that damages within a range of $85,000 to $100,000. The defendant submitted that the case fell more within the $40,000 to $45,000 range.b)    Loss of income earning capacity: Under this heading the plaintiff claimed damages of approximately $150,000. The defendant submitted that this part of the claim should be dismissed.c)     Cost of future care: Under this heading the plaintiff claimed $30,000. The defendant suggested no alternative evaluation for quantum, but submitted, essentially, that this part of the plaintiff’s claim was exaggerated and should be limited to a few thousand dollars for future massage therapy sessions....