Case Resolved by: Verdict___ Settlement_X_ Mediation___
Arbitration___
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Full Case Name:
LUCAS CHANDLER, Plaintiff, vs. RONALD J. NADIGER; WESTERN TRANSFER,
L.L.C., an Idaho Limited Liability Company, and THREE RIVERS
TIMBER, INC., an Idaho corporation
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Court: Second Judicial District Court of the State of Idaho, in and for the
County of Idaho
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Case Number:
CV06-37068
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Judge/Mediator/Arbitrator: John Bradbury, Second Judicial District Judge
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Significant Legal Issues or Holdings:
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Plaintiff Characteristics: age, work history, earnings, family, etc.
Luke Chandler was a 25-year old married service technician employed by Amerigas
(propane). He and his family (wife and three children) resided in the small
rural community of Council, Idaho. He had been employed by Amerigas
for 5 years at the time of the accident.
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Liability Facts: Defendant driver was traveling south on US 95 in Adams County,
Idaho, in his Kenworth hauling a load of lumber on a flatbed trailer. Defendant
Nadiger lost control on a corner, jackknifed, and the trailer tipped and lost its
load of lumber. Plaintiff drove off the road in and effort to avoid the collision
but was struck by the falling lumber.
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Describe Physical Injuries by Plaintiff: traumatic brain injury, fractured
jaw, multiple facial fractures including open nasal fracture, pulmonary contusion,
severe respiratory failure requiring use of ventilator, placement of gastronomy
tube, ICU for 3 weeks; he underwent six surgeries, plus extensive dental surgery
to realign his jaw and to remove fractured teeth.
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Plaintiff Experts & Specialty (Name/Address/Phone)
Arthur Atkinson, trucking safety, Glendale, AZ
Garrick Mitchell, accident reconstructionist, Denver, CO
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Defense Experts & Specialty (Name/Address/Phone)
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Submitted by:
Plaintiff Attorney: Andrew M. Chasan, Chasan & Walton, L.L.C.
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Phone: 208 345-3760
Fax: 208 345-0288
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Address:
PO Box 1069
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Email Address:
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City/State/Zip
Boise, ID 83701
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