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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision

Haase v. Breitfuss

Published: Jun. 10, 2000 | Result Date: Feb. 28, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 798929 Verdict –  $5,367

Judge

Jane D. Myers

Court

Orange Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

John A. Marin


Defendant

Thomas E. Martin


Experts

Plaintiff

Robert W. Hunt
(medical)

Mark Singer
(medical)

Defendant

Jeffrey Bruce Wheeler
(technical)

Michael J. Einbund M.D.
(medical)

Facts

On April 23, 1998, the defendant's Camaro rear-ended the plaintiff's Mercedes.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiffs demanded $25,144. The defendant offered $1,501 to Marisa, and an unknown amount to Robert for property damage.

Specials in Evidence

$10, 946

Damages

$2,344 (property damage); $1,200 (rental expenses)

Deliberation

seven hours

Poll

12-0 (cause), 9-3 (injury), 11-1 (punitive damages)

Length

four days


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