Jury Clears Bredahl in Jenkins Car Accident Lawsuit
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Case Background
This case arose from a motor vehicle collision that took place on an I-84 off-ramp. The Plaintiff, Josephine Jenkins, claimed that the Defendant, Christoph Bredahl, suddenly and without warning backed his car into her vehicle. She alleged that the crash caused a violent impact, which left her with numerous injuries.
The vehicle Christoph Bredahl drove belonged to his co-Defendant and family member, Steven Bredahl. Jenkins argued that Christoph operated Steven’s car recklessly and that both Defendants bore responsibility for her injuries and financial losses.
The lawsuit began in early 2020, and after years of legal arguments, discovery, and expert testimony, the matter went to trial. In October 2024, the jury delivered its verdict.
Cause
Jenkins claimed that Christoph Bredahl backed up on the off-ramp in violation of Connecticut traffic laws and basic safety rules, causing the collision. She accused him of failing to keep a proper lookout, failing to control his car, and even using a cell phone while driving.
The defense, however, denied negligence. They argued that Jenkins herself failed to keep a proper lookout, followed too closely, and did not take reasonable steps to avoid the collision.
Injury
Jenkins stated that the crash caused or worsened several serious injuries. She listed a concussion, memory loss, and vision problems, along with sprains in her neck and back. She also reported chronic pain in her right elbow diagnosed as epicondylitis, ongoing headaches, difficulty sleeping, and anxiety.
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