Wanda Perkins v. Aberlardo Cabello
Published: Aug. 26, 2003 | Result Date: Apr. 30, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 8367662 Verdict – $20,000
Judge
Court
Alameda Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Greg R. Groeneveld
(The Law Offices of Greg R. Groeneveld)
Experts
Plaintiff
Steven Ames Brown
(medical)
Defendant
H. Anthony Jew
(medical)
Facts
Plaintiff Wanda Perkins was a passenger in a vehicle that stalled on the Bay Bridge in Alameda County. The vehicle was rear-ended by a vehicle driven by defendant Aberlardo Cabello. The plaintiff alleged the defendant was liable for vehicular negligence. The defendant disputed the nature and extent of the plaintiff's injuries.
Damages
The vehicle in which the plaintiff was sitting sustained buckling of the side panels.
Injuries
The plaintiff sustained an aggravation of a pre-existing back condition. She also suffered pain in her back, arm and chest. The plaintiff's physician diagnosed her with lifelong residuals.
Other Information
The defendant complained that a trial delay of 13 days prevented him from presenting live testimony from his medical expert.
Deliberation
one day
Length
four days
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