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Personal Injury
Auto v. Pedestrian
Negligence

Chrystine Arguello v. Han Sy, Tek Chou

Published: Apr. 22, 2003 | Result Date: Dec. 19, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 01CC13553 Arbitration –  $165,819

Court

Orange Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Gerard L. Friend
(Law Office of Gerard L. Friend)


Defendant

Steven D. Trotter


Experts

Plaintiff

Archie Mays
(medical)

Defendant

Kendall S. Wagner M.D.
(medical)

Stephen L.G. Rothman M.D.
(medical)

Facts

The plaintiff, an 18-year-old student, was walking in a crosswalk at the intersection of Heil and Harbor in Fountain Valley when she was struck by the defendant who was driving a 1998 Ford Taurus, and was in the course of making a right turn. The defendant driver and the defendant owner of the vehicle admitted liability.

Specials in Evidence

$50,000 $50,000

Injuries

The plaintiff claimed she sustained a torn meniscus in her right knee that required arthroscopic surgery one year after the accident. Afterwards, she was put on crutches and received some therapy. The plaintiff complained of continuing knee pain and problems kneeling down. The defendants disputed the nature and the extent of the plaintiff's damages, questioning whether the meniscal tear was caused by the accident.

Other Information

James Alfano of Judicate West returned an award of $165,819 for the plaintiff.


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