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$5,500 Awarded in Connecticut Transport Accident
While being arrested for purse snatching, Thomas Beverly suffered severe
abrasions on his knees while being apprehended. A Connecticut prison guard
struck a stopped vehicle while transporting Beverly to a hospital.
Beverly alleged he suffered a back injury that prevented him from
permanently performing physical labor. Defendant contended the injury was
preexisting. In April 1996, a jury awarded Beverly $500 past wage loss and
$5,000 pain suffering. See: Beverly v. State of Connecticut, CJ. Hartford.
New Britain Superior Court, Case No CV 91-0390381 S
abrasions on his knees while being apprehended. A Connecticut prison guard
struck a stopped vehicle while transporting Beverly to a hospital.
Beverly alleged he suffered a back injury that prevented him from
permanently performing physical labor. Defendant contended the injury was
preexisting. In April 1996, a jury awarded Beverly $500 past wage loss and
$5,000 pain suffering. See: Beverly v. State of Connecticut, CJ. Hartford.
New Britain Superior Court, Case No CV 91-0390381 S
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Related legal case
Beverly v. State of Connecticut
| Year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Cite | CJ. Hartford. New Britain Superior Court, Case No CV 91-0390381 S |
| Level | State Trial Court |
| Conclusion | Jury Verdict |
| Attorney Fees | 0 |
| Damages | 5500 |
| Injunction Status | N/A |