The amount stated is likely a minimum amount required to be stated to meet the jurisdiction of the court and not a reflection on the amount actually being sought in the action. It is a routine practice since it does not limit the amount of recovery and merely notes the base of the amount in controversy.
$50K actually seems pretty low for such a case. Wonder if they’re suing the Bermans also – much deeper pockets there.
My guess is his age has something to do with it being such a low amount. Sadly, that does play a factor in these types of cases.
I just can’t get over the lady being drunk at 2:00 in the afternoon (I read that in another article). Alcohol is truly a deadly drug.
The amount stated is likely a minimum amount required to be stated to meet the jurisdiction of the court and not a reflection on the amount actually being sought in the action. It is a routine practice since it does not limit the amount of recovery and merely notes the base of the amount in controversy.