$2,158,165.33 Million Awarded to Motorcyclist Hit by Car

IN THE STATE COURT OF FAYETTE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA

THOMAS SHERGOLD and GLORIA SHERGOLD, Plaintiffs
vs
NORMAN HART, III and NORMAN HART, IV, Defendants

CAFN: 06SV-0847

On Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at approximately 4:11 in the afternoon, Plaintiff Mr. Thomas Shergold was driving his motorcycle when he was struck by Defendant Norman Hart IV. Mr. Shergold was taken by helicopter to Atlanta Medical Center where he was found to suffer from multiple fractures and a below knee amputation was performed.The Defendant, although he admitted he failed to maintain his lane, alleged contributory negligence because of evidence that Mr. Shergold was speeding. The jury deliberated approximately 2.5 hours and awarded Mr. and Mrs. Shergold $2,158,165.33.

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