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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Broadside Collision

Ellington v. Cea

Published: Apr. 1, 2003 | Result Date: Jan. 31, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: RIC356548 Verdict –  $143,821

Judge

Robert G. Spitzer

Court

Riverside Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Steven R. Berardino
(Molino & Berardino APLC)


Defendant

Jack I. Adler


Experts

Plaintiff

Amed Rahmon
(medical)

Facts

The plaintiff, a 52 year-old housewife, was traveling on Turupa Road in Mira Lomarca, a road which is not controlled by any traffic devices. The defendant was on Martin Street, which is controlled by a Stop Sign. The defendant failed to yield and broadsided the plaintiff causing $17,000 in property damage.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff submitted a demand of $50,000; the defendant offered $15,000.

Specials in Evidence

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Injuries

The plaintiff alleged soft tissue injuries and the need for future neck surgery. The defendant disputed the need for neck surgery.

Result

$53,821 (economic damages) plus $90,000 (non economic)

Deliberation

2.5 hours

Poll

12-0

Length

four days


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