Lindy Robinson; Joseph Baeza, et al. v. Daniel and Susanne Carroll; Freddie Salmeron, C.F. Trucking; et al.
Published: Jul. 22, 1995 | Result Date: Jun. 23, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC093616 – $198,460
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central West
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
S.C. Knight
(technical)
Rossell Nelson
(medical)
Gabriel Rubenenko
(medical)
Defendant
Robert Rosenberg
(medical)
Facts
On December 7, 1992, two Plaintiffs, driver Joseph Baeza and passenger Lindy Robinson, both aerospace workers and ages 45 and 40 years respectively, were traveling on the southbound 405 Freeway. They changed lanes to avoid a collision with an out-of-control Pontiac driven by Defendant Daniel Carroll (owned by Susanne Carroll). Defendant C.F. Trucking's tractor/trailer rig driven by Freddie Salmeron, then struck Plaintiffs' automobile in a rear end collision. Daniel (and Susanne) Carroll settled before trial.
Settlement Discussions
Defendant F.A. Salerman contends it offered $5,000 to Baeza and $7,500 to Robinson; Robinson demanded $40,000 and Baeza demanded $20,000.
Specials in Evidence
$8,500 (Baeza) $11,000 (Robinson) $18,500 (Baeza) $55,000 (Robinson) $12,000 (Robinson) $22,000 (Robinson)
Injuries
Baeza: soft tissue neck and back requiring physical therapy. Robinson: C4-5 disc herniation possibly requiring future discectomy and fusion.
Result
The jury found gross verdicts as follows: $48,154 gross in favor of Baeza ($33,654 economic; $14,500 non-economic); and $150,306 gross in favor of Robinson ($99,200 economic; $51,000 non-economic).
Other Information
Prior to this verdict, Defendant Daniel Carroll settled out for a total of $45,000 ($20,000 to Baeza; $25,000 to Robinson).
Deliberation
18 hours
Poll
12-0 liability, 10-2 damages
Length
8 days
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