Lebel v. Hamilton

Curran, Dennis J., J.

FINDINGS OF FACT

Procedural Status

On November 4, 2008, Douglas Lebel suffered a traumatic brain injury when he fell through an open floor under construction. This decision addresses the issue of the apportionment of monies under the settlement agreement and the all-too-often lack of sensitivity for loss of consortium claims.

After a full evidentiary hearing, the settlement petition filed by the plaintiffs has been approved.

Background

Douglas and Laurie Lebel have known each other for ovér 30 years, been married for 26 of those years, and raised four daughters. They met…