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

Kathleen Jone, Tobin Jones v. Suzanne Charles, Christopher Charles

Published: Mar. 29, 2001 | Result Date: Sep. 25, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 972036021 Verdict –  $10,000

Judge

Jay Roof

Court

Kitsap Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Bruce Buskirk


Defendant

Novelle Ballard


Experts

Plaintiff

William Noland
(medical)

Defendant

Lawrence C. Murphy
(medical)

Facts

The plaintiff, a 46-year-old female, recreational therapist contended that she was operating a 1979 V.W. Dasher
on Bainbridge Island when she was struck from the rear by the defendant who was operating a 1986 Suzuki
Samarai. The defendant who was driving the family vehicle contended that she braked but was unable to stop.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $25,000. The defendant offered $8,888.

Specials in Evidence

$5,769 $1,717

Injuries

The plaintiff claimed soft tissue low-back and chronic pain requiring physical therapy.


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