Plaintiff Min Dai claimed damages for a motor vehicle accident where his BMW was rear-ended by defendant Jenna Marie Grose's Toyota Corolla. Grose admitted liability. Dai sought compensation for non-pecuniary losses, past and future income loss, and costs of future care. They both operated Digitech Enterprises Inc., with Dai handling technical aspects and his wife managing administration. They paid themselves through periodic draws and planned to sell the company at retirement. The accident occurred while Dai was waiting to turn left. After conversing with Grose and firefighters, Dai drove to work. His car needed repairs costing approximately $17,600. Dai experienced physical and work-related effects due to the accident.
Damages awarded to Mr. Dai:
- Non-pecuniary damages: $110,000
- Loss of past income: $120,000
- Loss of future income: $127,643
- Costs of future care: $78,027.60
Total awarded amount: $435,670.60. The award for future care costs will be adjusted based on the applicable discount rate, while the award for loss of future income already includes a discount multiplier. The parties may discuss costs and pre- and post-judgment interest.