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

Theron Lindsley v. Alger Vos

Published: Mar. 8, 2001 | Result Date: Sep. 5, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 992012154 Verdict –  $6,500

Judge

John S. Meyer

Court

Skagit Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Tom Moser

Earl F. Angevine


Defendant

Megan O. Masonholder

John A. Follis


Experts

Plaintiff

Robert Langdon
(medical)

Delorie Johnson
(medical)

Kelly Peters
(medical)

Defendant

Charles Brooks
(medical)

Facts

On Nov. 13, 1996, the plaintiff, a 55-year-old computer technician, contended that his vehicle was rear-ended by
the defendantÆs pick-up truck. The defendant admitted liability.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $25,000 (policy limits). The defendant offered $18,000.

Specials in Evidence

$12,500

Injuries

Soft tissue neck and back injuries.

Other Information

The evidence relating to alcohol was excluded by the trial judge because of the defendant admitting negligence. The defendant did not admit the negligence was a proximate cause of the accident. The court granted additur because no general damages were awarded. The court awarded an additional $2,500 in general damages and approximately $2,500 additional special damages.


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