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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Multiple Automobile Accident
Rear-End Collision

Carlos Rosas, Carrie Rosas v. Amy Zielske, Robert Lacy, Skcac Industries Inc., et al.

Published: Mar. 22, 2001 | Result Date: Sep. 18, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 992058330KNT Verdict –  $83,905

Judge

Jay V. White

Court

King Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Robert B. Kornfeld


Defendant

Susana F. Hamilton

Donna M. Young


Experts

Plaintiff

Jean Schliiter
(medical)

Facts

The plaintiff, a 35-year-old, housemover contended that he stopped to avoid colliding with defendant Zielske on
Interstate 405 northbound, as the defendant cut into the car pool lane without giving proper time notice and
signaling. The plaintiff also contended that he avoided striking defendant but was rear-ended by defendant
Lacy, who was following too closely with a fully loaded pick-up truck and trailer holding four men and
landscape equipment.

Specials in Evidence

$4,900 $2,000

Injuries

The plaintiff claimed soft tissue neck and low back injuries, soft tissue thoracic and scapula injuries.

Other Information

Judge Jay V. White awarded attorneys fees and costs to plaintiff as the plaintiff improved his position from arbitration award after defendant Zielske's appeal and request for a trial de novo. Judge White awarded fees of $41,485 and costs of $455 on top of the verdict for a total award to plaintiff of $83,905.


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