Brigitta Schumacher-Bradley v. Shan Au
Published: Feb. 14, 2009 | Result Date: Jul. 25, 2008 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: SC093492 Verdict – $21,394
Court
L.A. Superior Santa Monica
Attorneys
Plaintiff
David G. Yen
(Cartwright Law Firm)
Defendant
Perry M. Forrester
(Bretoi, Lutz & Stele)
Experts
Plaintiff
David E. Fish M.D.
(medical)
Defendant
Keith E. Liberman M.D.
(medical)
Daniel F. Trudell
(technical)
Facts
On April 15, 2005, Shan Au's vehicle rear-ended Brigitta Schumacher-Bradley's vehicle. Schumacher-Bradley had stopped for pedestrians at an intersection. She filed suit against Au for motor vehicle negligence.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $14,999 and the defendant offered $5,500.
Damages
Schumacher-Bradley requested $16,393.69 in damages.
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed that she suffered headaches, decreased range of motion in her neck and shoulder pain. She also claimed chiropractic treatment and physical therapy.
Result
The jury awarded the plaintiff $21,393.69, which was reduced to $20,669.30 by stipulation.
Other Information
Mercury Insurance insured Au.
Deliberation
three hours
Poll
11-1 (liability)
Length
four days
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