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Personal Injury
Auto v. Truck
Rear-End Collision

Daniel Vargas v. P&R Pallets Inc.

Published: Jul. 15, 2003 | Result Date: Jun. 26, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC237820 Verdict –  $96,000

Judge

John P. Shook

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Edward J. Deason
(Law Offices of Edward J. Deason)


Defendant

Mark M. Aase


Experts

Plaintiff

John L. Howard
(medical)

Richard H. Anderson
(technical)

Raymond G. Schultz
(technical)

Robert Schatz
(medical)

Francis G. D'Ambrosio
(medical)

Defendant

Stephen P. Kay
(medical)

David Kaplowitz
(medical)

Facts

The subject-suit related to a rear-end collision whereby a truck rear-ended the vehicle driven by the plaintiff, a father of eight. The plaintiff sustained injuries in the collision.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $350,000; the defendant offered $25,000.

Specials in Evidence

$53,490 $35,900 $331,000 $150,000

Other Information

The plaintiff has filed a motion for costs.

Deliberation

two days

Length

seven days


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