Ellington v. Cea
Published: Apr. 1, 2003 | Result Date: Jan. 31, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: RIC356548 Verdict – $143,821
Judge
Court
Riverside Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Steven R. Berardino
(Molino & Berardino APLC)
Defendant
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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