Certainly! Below is a more detailed draft of your civil suit complaint for negligence against UPS and the UPS driver. This draft includes strong supporting facts and references to relevant cases:
**Civil Action No. [Insert Number]**
**Plaintiff, [Your Name], by and through undersigned counsel, files this Complaint against Defendants United Parcel Service (UPS) and [Driver's Name] (hereinafter "Defendants"), and in support thereof alleges as follows:**
**PARTIES**
*. **Plaintiff**: [Your Name], an individual residing at [Your Address].
*. **Defendant**: United Parcel Service (UPS), a corporation with its principal place of business at [UPS Corporate Address].
*. **Defendant**: [Driver's Name], an employee of UPS, residing at [Driver's Address if known].
**JURISDICTION AND VENUE**
*. **Jurisdiction**: This Court has jurisdiction under * U.S.C. § *
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Certainly! Below is the continuation of your detailed civil suit complaint for negligence:
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**United States District Court for the [Insert District Here]**
**[Your Name], Plaintiff,**
**v.**
**United Parcel Service (UPS) and [Driver's Name], Defendants.**
**Civil Action No. [Insert Number]**
**COMPLAINT FOR NEGLIGENCE**
**PARTIES**
*. **Plaintiff**: [Your Name], an individual residing at [Your Address].
*. **Defendant**: United Parcel Service (UPS), a corporation with its principal place of business at [UPS Corporate Address].
*. **Defendant**: [Driver's Name], an employee of UPS, residing at [Driver's Address if known].
**JURISDICTION AND VENUE**
*. **Jurisdiction**: This Court has jurisdiction under * U.S.C. § * as the parties are citizens of different states and the amount in controversy exceeds $*,*.
*. **Venue**: Venue is proper in this judicial district under * U.S.C. § *(b) because the accident occurred in this district, and UPS conducts business here.
**FACTUAL
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Certainly! Below is the continuation of your detailed civil suit complaint for negligence:
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**FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS**
*. **Accident Overview**: On October *, *, Plaintiff was driving on Dangler Mountain Road in Stuart, VA.
*. **Defendant’s Negligence**: The UPS driver, while acting within the scope of employment, crossed onto Plaintiff's side of the road, causing a collision.
*. **Injuries and Damages**: Plaintiff sustained a lateral malleolar fracture of the right ankle, cervical strain, and a sprain of the left shoulder, requiring medical treatment and resulting in significant pain, suffering, and lost wages.
**CAUSES OF ACTION**
*. **Negligence**: Defendants owed a duty of care to Plaintiff to operate the vehicle safely.
- Defendants breached this duty by failing to maintain proper control of the vehicle, adhere to traffic laws, and ensure the safety of other road users.
- As a direct result of this breach, Plaintiff suffered injuries and damages.
*. **Negligence Per Se**: The UPS driver's actions violated traffic laws, constituting negligence per se and directly causing Plaintiff's injuries.
*.
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Certainly! Below is the continuation of your detailed civil suit complaint for negligence:
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**CAUSES OF ACTION (Continued)**
*. **Vicarious Liability**: Defendant UPS is vicariously liable for the negligent actions of their employee performed within the scope of employment.
**DAMAGES**
*. Plaintiff seeks compensation for:
- Medical expenses (past and future)
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning capacity
- Property damage
**PRAYER FOR RELIEF**
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests judgment against Defendants for:
- Compensatory damages in an amount to be determined at trial
- Costs of the lawsuit
- Any other relief the Court deems just and proper
~United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Franklin Road SW, Roanoke, VA *
Website: www.vawd.uscourts.gov
Please consult a local attorney to review and file your complaint.
Give a brief, preliminary summary to begin. Make it more detailed. Cite other court cases.
Certainly! Here is a detailed preliminary summary for your civil suit complaint for negligence involving UPS:
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**Preliminary Summary:**
Plaintiff, [Your Name], brings this civil suit against United Parcel Service (UPS) and its driver, [Driver's Name], for negligence resulting from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on October *, *, on Dangler Mountain Road in Stuart, VA. The accident caused significant injuries, including a lateral malleolar fracture of the right ankle, cervical strain, and a sprain of the left shoulder, necessitating medical treatment and leading to considerable pain, suffering, and financial loss.
**Supporting Facts:**
- **Accident Overview:** Plaintiff was driving on Dangler Mountain Road when the UPS driver, operating a UPS vehicle within the scope of employment, crossed into Plaintiff's lane, causing a collision.
- **Injuries and Damages:** Plaintiff was transported by ambulance to Northern Region Hospital in Mt. Airy, NC, where they were treated for the injuries mentioned above.
**Legal Basis:**
- **Negligence:** Defendants owed a duty of care to Plaintiff to operate the vehicle safely. This duty was breached when the UPS driver failed to maintain proper control of the vehicle, adhere to traffic laws,
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Certainly! Below is the continuation with added details and case references:
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**Legal Basis (Continued):**
- **Negligence Per Se:** The UPS driver’s actions violated traffic laws, constituting negligence per se, directly causing Plaintiff's injuries.
- **Vicarious Liability:** Defendant UPS is vicariously liable for the negligent actions of their employee performed within the scope of employment.
**Supporting Case Law:**
- **Respondeat Superior:** In *Faragher v. City of Boca Raton, * U.S. * (*)*, the court held that an employer could be held liable for the actions of its employees performed within the scope of employment.
- **Negligence Per Se:** In *Martin v. Herzog, * N.Y. * (*)*, the court established that violation of a statute meant to protect the public safety constitutes negligence per se.
**Damages Sought:**
- Medical expenses (past and future)
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning capacity
- Property damage
**Prayer for Relief:**
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests judgment against Defendants for:
- Compensatory damages in an amount to be determined at trial
- Costs of the lawsuit
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Certainly! Here is the continuation with the final segments:
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**Prayer for Relief (Continued):**
- Any other relief the Court deems just and proper.
**Conclusion:**
Plaintiff, [Your Name], respectfully requests that this Court enter judgment in their favor against Defendants United Parcel Service (UPS) and [Driver's Name] for the damages described above and any further relief the Court finds just and equitable.
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~ United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Franklin Road SW, Roanoke, VA *
Website: www.vawd.uscourts.gov
Please consult a local attorney to review and file your complaint.