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    • Wayman Freeman v. Stanley Thompson

    Mar. 29, 2001
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    Personal Injury (Vehicular)
    Multiple Automobile Accident
    Rear-End Collision

    Wayman Freeman v. Stanley Thompson

    Published: Mar. 29, 2001 | Result Date: Oct. 23, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |
    Case number: 992063813KNT Verdict –  $520,934

    Judge

    Harriett Cody

    Court

    King Superior


    Attorneys

    Plaintiff

    Mel Crawford


    Defendant

    Vali Somers


    Experts

    Plaintiff

    Denise Thompson
    (Law Office of Craig A. Holtz) (medical)

    Douglas E. Thomas
    (medical)

    Cynthia Campbell
    (medical)

    Lowell Bassett
    (technical)

    Stanley Owings
    (technical)

    J. David Sinclair
    (medical)

    Defendant

    Bradley Billington
    (medical)

    Richard E. Marks
    (medical)

    James Raney
    (technical)

    William Skilling
    (technical)

    Facts

    The plaintiff, a 57-year-old, steelworker contended that he was operating his Chevrolet Corsica, slowing to a stop
    when his vehicle was struck from the rear by the defendant who was operating a Ford Explorer at an estimated
    speed of 41 mph. The plaintiff also contended his vehicle was propelled into the back of a Dodge Ram truck.

    Settlement Discussions

    The plaintiff demanded $450,000. The defendant offered $100,000.

    Specials in Evidence

    $8,209

    Injuries

    The plaintiff claimed neck and back strains and sprains, and chest injuries. He further claimed chronic pain syndrome and regional pain syndrome costochondritis.


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