Facts

On Feb. 16, 2006, plaintiff Odessa Doucet, a 37-year-old registered nurse, was driving a 2000 Jaguar sedan, when a 1990 Nissan Pathfinder driven by defendant Tonya Anderson collided with the plaintiff's vehicle. The incident occurred at or near the intersection of Castroville Boulevard and Elkhorn Road in Castroville.

The plaintiff filed a complaint for wage loss, loss of use of property, hospital and medical expenses, general damages, property damage, and loss of earning capacity. The defendant filed a general denial.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $50,000. The defendant offered $15,000 on Dec. 24, 2008; $8,000 on May 30, 2008, and $10,000 on Feb. 27, 2009.

Specials in Evidence

$2,615 $24,841

Damages

Plaintiff asked the jury to award $80,000.

Injuries

The plaintiff was treated with a chiropractor for 12 months following the accident.

Result

The jury found plaintiff 10 percent negligent and defendant 90 percent liable, and awarded plaintiff a total of $11,000 ($9,000 past economic loss; $1,000 medical expenses; $1,000 past economic loss including physical pain and suffering).

Other Information

The plaintiff filed a motion for new trial, which was withdrawn. INSURER: Mercury Insurance Group insured Anderson and Nationwide Insurance Company insured Doucet.

Poll

10-2

Length

four days