Leland D. Fox v. Robert W. Richardson, et al.
Published: Mar. 29, 1997 | Result Date: Dec. 12, 1996 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 952065843 – $35,000
Judge
Court
Pierce Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Thomas W. Wellbrook
(medical)
Defendant
Cheryl Hayes
(medical)
Facts
On Jan. 24, 1993, plaintiff Leland D. Fox, a 37-year-old engineer, was driving his vehicle when defendant Robert W. Richardson did not stop for a stop sign and ran into the rear quarter panel of the plaintiff's vehicle. Both vehicles were traveling approximately 35 mph at the time of the accident. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendants based on negligence theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $45,000 (per the plaintiff) or $55,000 (per the defendant). The defendants made a settlement offer of $25,000.
Specials in Evidence
$10,966.06 $11,874
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed that he suffered injuries to his neck, lower, middle and upper-back.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately one year and six months after the case was filed. The plaintiff proposed pre-trial mediation but the defendant's insurance company refused.
Deliberation
3 hours
Poll
10-2
Length
3 days
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