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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Left Turn Collision

George E. Carter v. Glenn A. Grubbs

Published: Oct. 29, 2002 | Result Date: Aug. 9, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: C0103073 Verdict –  $20,404

Judge

Richard Flier

Court

Contra Costa Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Edward J. Mastrangelo


Defendant

Joseph M. Nykodym


Experts

Plaintiff

Michael J. Fitzpatrick
(medical)

Joseph M. Stephano
(medical)

Defendant

Terrence McDonnell
(medical)

Facts

The plaintiff, a 38-year-old employment counselor, was driving northbound on his way to an appointment. As he
was approaching an intersection, the defendant, traveling southbound made a left and a collision resulted in
which the plaintiff was injured.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff submitted a C.C.P. Section 998 demand of $39,999; the defendant offered by way of C.C.P. Section 998 $11,679.

Specials in Evidence

$12,062 $9,947 $29,700

Injuries

The plaintiff sustained sprains and strains of the neck, mid-back, lower back and left wrist. He testified that his lower back causes him significant problems every three or four months for a few days on each occasion.

Deliberation

zero day

Length

three days


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