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The opposing parties reached an oral agreement to pay Douthwright $3.2 million. The insurers of Northeast were supposed to pay Douthwright $2.5 million upfront. | The opposing parties reached an oral agreement to pay Douthwright $3.2 million. The insurers of Northeast were supposed to pay Douthwright $2.5 million upfront. | ||
In return, Douthwright withdrew his lawsuit in January 2001. Next, Northeast's insurer paid Douthwright $1 million. Northeast's other insurer refused to pay the remaining $1.5 million. | |||
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Revision as of 19:11, September 17, 2023
| Douthwright v. Northeast | |
| Court | Connecticut Appellate Court |
|---|---|
| Citation | 805 A.2d 157 |
| Date decided | September 17, 2002 |
Facts
A concrete pylon fell off a truck & crushed Mr. Douthwright ("Douthwright")'s leg.
Procedural History
- Northeast Corridor Foundations ="Northeast" = 1 of the defendants
Douthwright sued several defendants for money damages in a Connecticut state court.
The opposing parties reached an oral agreement to pay Douthwright $3.2 million. The insurers of Northeast were supposed to pay Douthwright $2.5 million upfront.
In return, Douthwright withdrew his lawsuit in January 2001. Next, Northeast's insurer paid Douthwright $1 million. Northeast's other insurer refused to pay the remaining $1.5 million.Resources
- Video summary at Quimbee
- Case text at Justia
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- Case text at CaseText
