Cox v. Tadco Supply Co.
Published: Apr. 27, 2002 | Result Date: Mar. 26, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CV788534 Verdict – $1,665,000
Judge
Court
Santa Clara Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Roderick Keener
(medical)
Robert G. Liptai
(technical)
Facts
The plaintiff, Bart Cox, was stopped on Interstate 280 and was injured when his car was rear-ended by the
defendant Calk, an employee of Tadco Supply. The plaintiff was 41 years of age at the time of the incident and
a computer engineer.
The impact was above 20 mph and caused seat-back failure in addition to rear end damage.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiffÆs final demand was $150,000. The defendantÆs final offer was $50,000.
Injuries
The plaintiff suffered head trauma and whiplash resulting in permanent and incurable damage to his visual system, including anisocoria. The plaintiff also suffered soft tissue injuries to his neck, back and shoulders.
Deliberation
two days
Poll
11-1 (all issues)
Length
five days
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