| Full Citation |
Charles R. Wright, Jr. v. Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Renee A. Osborne; Action No. 01-239
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| Court |
US District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky at Lexington |
| Facts of Case |
Male with associates degree, pursuing bachelor's degree, sustained back, neck, and
head injuries resulting in difficulty with constant pain; prolonged
sitting, standing, and walking; bending; lifting significant weights;
depression; memory; prolonged driving
|
| VEI Analysis |
Lost earnings calculated in a range from $612,561 to $926,386 based on reduction in
earnings and worklife expectancy (Report - January 15, 2002)
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| Challenge |
Motion(July 2002) |
| Challenge Issues |
Expert qualifications
Reliability of methodology
Validity of CPS data
Skoog & Toppino article
"Employment, Earnings, and Disability"
Hale article
Use of statistical average
Medical impairment ratings
Use of case-specific data
Phillips v. Industrial Machine |
| VEI response |
VEI Response (August 5, 2002)
Attorney's Response (August 16, 2002) |
| Results |
Challenge unsuccessful, judge found all defense challenges without merit; Opinion (August
28, 2002) |
