Jeff Jimenez v. Cynthia Norris
Published: Jun. 17, 2000 | Result Date: Mar. 24, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: PC019134 Verdict – $8,069
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior San Fernando
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Antoinette Krpan
(medical)
Hrair E. Darakjian
(medical)
Stanley Gardner
(technical)
Defendant
Martin D. Levine
(medical)
Facts
Plaintiff Jeff Jimenez, a 35-year-old insurance adjuster, was driving a Toyota Landcruiser and stopped to turn right at an intersection. As he pulled out, he paused as a vehicle approached from his left. Defendant was driving a Ford Explorer and was also turning right behind plaintiff. Defendant did not realize that plaintiff had paused and defendant rear-ended plaintiff.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. Section 998 demand of $100,000 (policy limits). The defendant made a C.C.P. Section 998 offer of $15,000, increased to $20,000.
Injuries
Herniated disc at C5-6, laminectomy/fusion and TMJ.
Deliberation
three days
Poll
9-3 (negligence), 12-0 (damages)
Length
10 days
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