Michael Baugus, Barry Lee Dufford v. Nik Walters, et al.
Published: Sep. 3, 2003 | Result Date: Jun. 3, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CV0006271 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
Washoe County District
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Sal Malguarnera
(technical)
Jeni Kostelac
(technical)
James Rappaport
(medical)
Douglas Winters
(technical)
Defendant
Christopher P. Howard
(technical)
Julie Rodolph
(technical)
H. Hayden Hill
(medical)
Carol McKay
(medical)
Jerry Barnes
(technical)
Facts
The plaintiffs were traveling in a van en route to Reno, Nev. They were driving along a straight, narrow, two-lane California Highway (State Route 70). The plaintiff Dufford was driving the van and Baugus was sitting in the front passenger seat. A vehicle driven by Vallette, who was intoxicated at the time, was traveling in the opposite direction. Vallette's vehicle crossed the center line and collided into the van driven by Dufford. Vallette was killed in the accident and Dufford survived with minor injuries. As a result of the collision, Baugus suffered a broken neck and was a quadriplegic for three weeks, after which he slowly regained use of his extremities.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff initially demanded $6 million, negotiated later to $1.7 million before trial.
Injuries
The plaintiff Baugus claimed to be left with a fused cervical spine and weakness throughout his extremities and constant excruciating pain, rendering him unable to continue his employment as a truck mechanic and dependent on significant amounts of pain medication.
Other Information
PLEASE PROVIDE THE CITY OF LOCALE OF EXPERTS: Sal Malguarnera ___________; Doug Winters __________; Jerry Barnes _________; Chris Howard __________; Julie Rodoph __________; Hayden Hill ____________; Carol McKay ___________ PLEASE PROVIDE THE TEL AND FAX NO. OF ROBERT PERRY
Deliberation
three hours
Poll
7-1
Length
seven days
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