Douglas Samsel

"... after being involved in a traffic accident early this morning nn C S 77. according to Mark Meseke, media relations officer. Public Affairs Office at Fort Riley. Meseke said Pvt Douglas Samsel. B Troop, lst Squadron. 4th Cavalry, was traveling north on U S. 77 at approximately 25 a rn when a semitruck apparently crossed left of the median and struck vehicle ..."

"... raised questions concerning lhe constitutionality ofa 1987 law setting a cap on settlements received by victims of negligence Under a settlement approved by the federal court earlier llus week. Douglas Samsel. 32. will receive a total of approximately $1 2 million in lump sum payments plus a month for life ln addition, the settlement provides for money for wife and children ..."

"... Rudloff Lane, $500. James L. Quirk lll and Christine A Quirk to Damel P. O'Neill, Fairway Road, Peter J. Looker to Alexander G. and Paula J. Dudas, 38 Drive. Douglas C. Samsel to Edmund S. Soltis Jr. and A. Thomas, 199 Deer Hill Road. Shannon M. Schmeer and Melinda B. Wendling to Randall and Wendy Mummert, 107 Montrose Ave., Eari Township Georgia ..."

"... on damages. "Thc timing of the opinion thrust this court into the legislative debate and left an Indication the decision was of the laws before he would rule inthe Samsel case. politically motivated,” Herd wrote. "This undermines public confidence in the independence and neutrality of the judiciary." The ruling comes from a case brought ln federal court by Douglas Samsel against Wheeler Transport Services Inc. and others as a result of a motor vehicle accident ln May 1988 ln Riley County. Chief Judge Earl O'Connor of the District Court of ..."