Dasi Swisher v. Kirsten Ludwig
Published: May 13, 2003 | Result Date: Apr. 25, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: MCV10761 Verdict – $10,000
Judge
Court
Placer Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Defendant
Lewis N. Meltz
(medical)
Facts
The subject-suit related to a rear-end motor vehicle accident in which the plaintiff, aged 40, sustained injuries. The plaintiff submitted that the accident arose as a result of the negligence of the defendant. The defendant argued that the plaintiff stopped abruptly and that this was the cause of the accident, or was, at least, comparative negligence. The defendant disputed the extent of the injuries and the treatment.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff submitted a C.C.P. Section 998 demand for $8,750. The defendant offered $3,500, and subsequently increased to $3,800.
Specials in Evidence
$7,100
Injuries
Soft tissue injuries to the neck and back requiring chiropractic treatment.
Other Information
Judicial arbitration had resulted in an award of $8,500 for plaintiff. The defendant filed a trial de novo.
Deliberation
two hours
Length
two days
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