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Date: 05-23-2024
Case Style:
Russell D. Forsyth v. Abendigos and Hochatown Original, LLC
Case Number: 6:23-cv-239
Judge: D. Edward Snow
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma (Muskogee County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: David Teasdale and
Jacob S. Aldridge
Defendant's Attorney: Jon D. Starr
Description:
Muskogee, Oklahoma personal injury lawyers David Teasdale and
Jacob S. Aldridge, represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theories.
The following five elements may typically be required to prove negligence: The existence of a legal duty that theendant owed the plaintiff, Defendant’s breach of that duty, Harm to the plaintiff, Defendant’s actions are the proximate cause of harm to the plaintiff, and Defendant’s actions are the cause-in-fact of harm to the plaintiff.
A plaintiff in Oklahoma whose own negligence contributed to their injury, for instance, will have their damages reduced in proportion. And if the injured party was more negligent than the prospective defendant, he or she may not collect damages.
Outcome: JUDGMENT DISMISSING ACTION BY REASON OF SETTLEMENT by Magistrate Judge D. Edward Snow administratively closing the case. (case terminated) (tjm, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/23/2024)
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