Ziegler v. Payne
Published: Jun. 24, 2000 | Result Date: Oct. 1, 1999 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: MC57342 Verdict – $417
Judge
Court
San Luis Obispo Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
David N. Tedesco
(Henderson & Borgeson)
Experts
Plaintiff
Robert C. Gamble Jr.
(medical)
Defendant
Kenneth L. Baldwin
(medical)
Facts
Plaintiff was driving in a residential area of the City of Grover Beach. At a controlled intersection, the defendant
pulled out in front of plaintiffÆs vehicle. The plaintiff sued under the theory of negligence, and the defendant
admitted liability.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. Section 998 demand of $7,954. The defendant made a C.C.P. Section 998 offer of $4,500.
Specials in Evidence
$3,724 $1,200
Injuries
Neck and back soft tissue injuries.
Other Information
<A>Robert A. Ostrin, presided over arbitration proceedings on Sept. 24, 1998. He awarded plaintiff $7,954, which was rejected by defendant. The jury award was reduced to zero and a judgment for the defendant was entered in the amount of $2,084 due to defendant's costs.<A/>
Deliberation
one hour
Poll
12-0 (damages)
Length
three days
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