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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Left Turn Collision

Loren A. Devons v. Malti Pandhi

Published: Jan. 24, 2009 | Result Date: Mar. 27, 2008 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 06CC08379 Verdict –  Defense

Court

Orange Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

James R. Traut
(Traut Firm)


Defendant

Kevin R. Jolly
(Jolly Law)


Experts

Plaintiff

David J. King
(technical)

Matthew B. McKay
(medical)

Todd Drevo
(medical)

Stewart L. Shanfield
(medical)

John R. Brault M.S.
(technical)

Defendant

Kerry M. Clark
(technical)

Steven J. Nagelberg M.D.
(medical)

Facts

On Sept. 7, 2004, at 4 p.m., plaintiff Loren Ashley Devons, 33, was traveling northbound on Euclid Street in Fullerton. Defendant Malti Pandhi was traveling southbound on Euclid, she attempted to make a left turn at Commonwealth Avenue and collided with Devons' vehicle. Both vehicles were deemed a total loss.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Devons contended that Pandhi failed to yield the right of way while she was making her turn, which caused the collision.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Pandhi contended that it was Devons who was required to yield and caused the collision.

Damages

Devons claimed damages in the amount of $10,956 for medical expenses, $611 for lost wages, and $1,236 for miscellaneous damages.

Injuries

Devons suffered injuries to her cervical disc, lumbar, soft tissue, neck, and experienced headaches.

Result

The jury found for Pandhi.

Other Information

The insurance carrier for Pandhi was State Farm Automobile Insurance Company. FILING DATE: July 25, 2006.


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