# 1302095, Elizabeth Kirkcaldie v. Robin Kirkcaldie, filed 8/8/2008

Plaintiff’s Attorney: John B. Richards

Verdict: $83,357.83, Jury Trial, Dept. 4

Plaintiff, a passenger in Defendant’s vehicle, was on the freeway after leaving a social event. Both were intoxicated. Plaintiff began hitting Defendant, who, claiming self-defense, hit her numerous times in the head causing injuries. Defendant previously pled guilty to Assault with deadly force. Jury denied Defendant’s claim of self-defense and awarded $65,850.00 (past and future medical expenses of $35,850.00, past general damages of $30,000.00, no future general damages.) Court reduced judgment post verdict ($54,350.50) awarded attorney fees ($21,740.20) based on felony plea and costs ($7,267.13).