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

James Cason v. Lisa Matheson

Published: Apr. 12, 2001 | Result Date: Oct. 2, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 002031211SEA Arbitration –  $7,000

Court

King Superior


Attorneys

Claimant

Nancy K. Bourgois


Respondent

Eric Roy


Experts

Claimant

Melynda McIntosh
(medical)

Respondent

Allan F. Tencer
(technical)

Facts

The plaintiff contended that he was a passenger in a vehicle driven by a co-worker in which they were rear-ended
by the defendantÆs vehicle.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $35,000 (mandatory arbitration limits). The defendant offered $7,500.

Specials in Evidence

$1,493

Damages

$490 (property damage)

Injuries

The plaintiff suffered neck and back injuries.

Other Information

The plaintiff was in the scope of employment at the time, which resulted in a Department of Labor and Industries claim. The Department of Labor and Industries eventually exercised its option to hire counsel directly.


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