According to a recent court case, Franklin D. Lazarus has been awarded $35,000 in damages stemming from an auto accident that occurred several years ago.
District Judge [Judge's Name] presided over the trial and delivered a verdict favoring the plaintiff, Franklin D. Lazarus. The judgment was based on the defendant's negligence in failing to exercise reasonable care when operating the vehicle.
The damages awarded to Mr. Lazarus include compensatory damages totaling $20,000, as well as punitive damages of $10,000. These figures are subject to modification after appeals and further litigation.
"I am pleased that justice has been served in this matter," said Mr. Lazarus. "My family and I will use the award to improve our quality of life and provide a better future for ourselves."