Gregory Wins Injury Lawsuit Over Florida Car Accident
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Case Background
Mark Earl Gregory filed a lawsuit in Orange County, Florida, against Alexandra D. Lowenthal, Todd Simon Lowenthal, and Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company. Gregory, a resident of Sumter County, claimed that the Defendants' actions caused him severe and permanent injuries following a motor vehicle accident. The complaint stated that Alexandra Lowenthal operated a vehicle owned by Todd Simon Lowenthal, and that Allstate had issued Gregory a policy that included uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. Gregory sought damages exceeding $30,000 and demanded a jury trial.
What Led to the Dispute?
The legal dispute began after Alexandra Lowenthal allegedly failed to operate her vehicle with due care and collided with Gregory’s vehicle. She had been driving negligently and caused a substantial impact. The crash reportedly resulted from her carelessness in controlling or maintaining her car at the time and place of the accident. Her vehicle lacked sufficient liability coverage to compensate Gregory for the full extent of his injuries. Gregory’s insurer, Allstate, had promised UM/UIM benefits under his policy. Gregory submitted a claim under that coverage after the incident, fulfilling all obligations, including timely notice and proof of damages. Despite this, Allstate allegedly refused to pay the full value of the claim, triggering a breach of contract allegation. The sequence of negligence, insufficient coverage, and policy denial led directly to the lawsuit.
Injury Suffered
Gregory suffered serious and lasting injuries as a direct result of the collision. These included significant and permanent loss of an important bodily function, along with permanent scarring. He also sustained a permanent injury unrelated to disfigurem
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