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Holloway-Schuberg claimed that she sustained a herniated disc at L5-S1, a neck sprain and a subcutaneous nerve injury to the left side of her face. She was taken to Lompoc Hospital Emergency Room by ambulance, where she underwent X-rays and was released. She claimed post-traumatic stress disorder, and that the nerve injury caused facial numbness to the left side of her face. On June 14, 2007, she underwent L5-S1 microdecompression surgery. She underwent physical therapy and chiropractic treatment, and received cervical and lumbar injections. She claimed continuing neck and shoulder pain, low back pain and left facial numbness. Her doctors testified that her injuries are chronic and that she will need future medical care. She claimed that she lost half of her clients due to an inability to work.
Holloway-Schuberg sought $108,383 for past medical expenses, $45,980 for future medical expenses, $47,751 for past lost earnings, $281,270 for future lost earnings, $312,268 for past non-economic damages, and $420,000 for future noneconomic damages.
Defense counsel disputed the nature and extent of Holloway-Schuberg’s injuries and damages.
The jury returned a $1,137,249 verdict for Holloway-Schuberg.
Pennie Holloway-Schuberg
$108,383 Personal Injury: Past Medical Cost
$37,100 Personal Injury: Future Medical Cost
$35,000 Personal Injury: Past Lost Earnings Capability
$250,000 Personal Injury: FutureLostEarningsCapability
$286,766 Personal Injury: Past Pain And Suffering
$420,000 Personal Injury: Future Pain And Suffering
Post-trial, the verdict was reduced by a $31,573.05 Hanif reduction. Holloway-Schuberg’s costs and expert fees were approximately $20,000.