In the case of Kaur v. Citizens and Meemic Insurance Company, 76-year-old Harbans Kaur suffered catastrophic injuries, including a traumatic brain injury (TBI), after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in Canton. The driver, insured by Citizens Insurance, initially admitted fault but later changed his story, claiming Kaur fell in front of his vehicle. The insurers, Citizens and Meemic, engaged in a six-year legal battle over which was responsible for covering Kaur’s medical and attendant care costs, with disputes over her domicile status. Despite minimal investigation, Citizens denied the claim, and briefly provided limited benefits before cutting off coverage.
At trial, the jury did not believe the driver’s revised account, and a forensic examination of his phone revealed he had deleted a search history about liability in car accidents. The jury found in favor of Kaur, awarding $2.14 million plus attorney fees and costs. The case involved expert testimony from accident reconstruction and medical professionals. Kaur’s attorneys are seeking more than $1 million in additional attorney fees and costs.
In the case of a 76-year-old woman struck by a vehicle during her evening walk, Manmeet S. Chahal played a crucial role in uncovering critical evidence that helped secure a $1.1 million settlement. Initially, the defendant denied liability, claiming the plaintiff fell into the road. However, after the plaintiff hired Chahal’s firm, they aggressively pursued discovery, including subpoenaing internal documents from the defendant’s insurance company and obtaining phone records that revealed the defendant had changed his story after speaking with his insurer.
Chahal’s team also secured a forensic examination of the defendant’s phone, which showed searches related to accident liability and damages. They used this evidence, along with deposition testimony from medical experts, to discredit the defendant’s defense. Additionally, Chahal’s strategic motions in limine and effective trial preparation led the defendant to admit liability just before trial. This ultimately resulted in a favorable settlement for the plaintiff, including admissions that helped strengthen her ongoing PIP case.