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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Negligence

Phillip Moskoff v. Mark Moss, et al.

Published: Oct. 29, 2002 | Result Date: Apr. 25, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: GIC767704 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Charles R. Hayes

Court

San Diego Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Michael E. Ripley
(Law Office of Michael E. Ripley)


Defendant

Kevin S. Landrith
(Geico)


Experts

Plaintiff

William M. Zito
(technical)

Defendant

Keith McKibben
(technical)

Facts

The plaintiff and the defendant were friends. The plaintiff borrowed the defendant's Harley Davidson motorcycle.
As the plaintiff drove the motorcycle down Mission Boulevard in San Diego, he lost control of the motorcycle
and crashed it. The plaintiff suffered blunt trauma injuries and lacerations as a result of the crash.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a C.C.P. Section 998 demand for $25,000 in January 2002. The defense made no offers.

Specials in Evidence

$53,000 $3,000 (withdrawn at trial)

Injuries

The plaintiff sustained blunt trauma injuries as well as lacerations.

Other Information

The verdict was reached approximately 10 months after the case was filed.

Deliberation

three hours

Poll

10-2 (for the plaintiff on the issue of negligence), 9-3 (for the defendant on the issue of causation)

Length

2.5 days


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