Date: 01-28-2004

Case Style: Judith DeBock v. Michael Krzyanowski and ILX Lightwave

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: Unknown

Court: District Court, Gallatin County, Montana

Plaintiff's Attorney: Michael D. Cok of Cok Wheat Brown McGarry & Bidegaray, PLLP, Bozeman, Montana

Defendant's Attorney: Patrick M. Sullivan of Poore, Roth & Robinson, P.C., Butte, Montana

Description: Failure to yield crosswalk case in which Judith DeBock, age 54, claimed that Michael Krzyanowski, an employee of ILX Lightwave, hit her as she attempted to cross Main Street in Bozeman, Montana on March 25, 2000. Two vehicles yielded the right-of-way to Ms. DeBock but Krzyanowski did not. DeBock sustained leg, pelvis and shoulder injuries that necessitated numerous surgeries. She claimed $1.5 million in damages.

It is not known what defenses were asserted by the defendants.

Outcome: Plaintiff's verdict for $750,000.00

Plaintiff's Experts: Unknown

Defendant's Experts: Unknown

Comments: None