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

Aristea Suazo v. James Jordan

Published: Apr. 13, 2002 | Result Date: Mar. 7, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: IN006234 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Lisa Schall

Court

San Diego Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Robert M. Zavidow
(Law Offices of Larry H. Parker Inc.)


Defendant

Marjorie E. Motooka
(Wolf, O'Connor & Myers)


Experts

Plaintiff

Neville Alleyne
(medical)

Joseph Castrajon
(medical)

Mark B. Stern
(medical)

Defendant

F. Gregory Bohart
(medical)

Nicholas J. Carpenter Ph.D.
(technical)

Facts

The plaintiff was rear-ended on July 3, 1999 while traveling southbound on Emerald Drive near the 78 eastbound
on ramp by the defendant. The plaintiff was driving a 1998 Chevy truck, while the defendant was driving a
1985 Dodge truck.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $100,000 (the policy limits). The defendant offered $15,001.

Specials in Evidence

$31,000 $18,692

Injuries

L4-L5 and L5-S1.

Deliberation

one hour

Poll

11-1 (no causation)

Length

four days


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