Jury Awards $200,000 in Waterbury Collision Case, Highlights Insurer’s Valuation Missteps

A jury in Waterbury returned a $171,065 verdict in favor of a plaintiff injured in a vehicular collision. With the offer of compromise interest and the bill of costs, the total judgment is approximately $200,000. The plaintiff’s attorney, Anthony Masone from Carter Mario, expressed that they would have accepted a $100,000 settlement if it had been offered, pointing to the insurer’s failure to properly value the claims. The legal community will recognize this as a cautionary tale for insurers about the importance of evaluating claims carefully to avoid litigation. For more details about the case and the implications, access the full article here.