Sherman v. Savastano

Defendant, Stanley Sherman, appeals from the circuit court’s order denying his motion for attorney’s fees. Defendant argues that the court erred in finding that his proposal for settlement was ambiguous and unenforceable. We agree and reverse.

Plaintiff, Paul Savastano, sued defendant for injuries he sustained when defendant’s vehicle struck plaintiff in a crosswalk. Plaintiffs wife also filed a loss of consortium claim, but dropped her claim shortly thereafter. About a year later, defendant served a proposal for settlement on plaintiff, offering $200,000 to settle. The offer provided that…