Celia Naranjo v. Amelia Quijano
Published: Apr. 22, 2003 | Result Date: Jan. 25, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 414401 Verdict – $4,980
Judge
Court
San Mateo Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Stanely Baer
(medical)
Defendant
Richard F. Gravina
(medical)
Facts
The plaintiff, a 70-year-old homemaker, was rear ended on Oct. 7, 1999 at the intersection of Hillside Boulevard and Olivet Parkway in Colma. The plaintiff argued that her injuries were as a result of the accident which was caused solely by the defendant's negligence. The defendant contended that the plaintiff started on a green light but then stopped for no reason.
Specials in Evidence
$2,980
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed that the accident had aggravated pre-existing arthritis in the lumbar facet joints and that the aggravation was caused by the accident and that there was no hope for any further improvement and that the symptoms were permanent. The defendant's expert testified that the plaintiff sustained a lumbar strain which resolved in six to eight weeks.
Result
The jury awarded the plaintiff $4,980 after finding the defendant 100 percent at fault.
Deliberation
three hours
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