Paula Scallan v. Anil Lalwans
Published: Jul. 15, 2003 | Result Date: Apr. 11, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 417386 Verdict – $9,205
Judge
Court
San Mateo Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Gregory C. Cattermole
(Law Office of Gregory C. Cattermole)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Joseph L. Izzo
(medical)
Defendant
Bruce T. Adornato M.D.
(medical)
Facts
On June 27, 2000, the defendant, while turning left out of a driveway and onto South Norfolk Street in San Mateo, failed to see the plaintiff, a 36-year-old female, who was turning left into the driveway. As a result, the front left of the defendant's vehicle struck the rear left door of the plaintiff's 2000 Honda.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $12,000; the defendant offered $8,500 but subsequently increased this to $10,000.
Specials in Evidence
$6,205 None
Injuries
Soft tissue injuries to her upper back, neck and lower back including strain/sprain injury to the S1 joint.
Other Information
The plaintiff was awarded costs in the sum of $1,658.
Deliberation
two hours
Length
three days
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