Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision
Melody Borm-Matthews v. Eddie Antuna
Published: Nov. 4, 2000 | Result Date: May 22, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 98228272OSEA Verdict – $17,500
Facts
The plaintiff, a 37-year-old female beauty salon owner, contended that she was traveling on northbound 405, exiting to 170th Street, when the vehicles ahead of her slowed and stopped. The plaintiff stopped and was rear-ended by the defendant's vehicle. The defendant admitted liability.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $18,000. The defendant offered $9,000.
Specials in Evidence
$7,700
Injuries
The plaintiff suffered cervical and lumbar sprain; also neck and wrist pain.
Other Information
The plaintiff was awarded $25,403 by arbitrator Scott Breneman. Trial de novo from arbitration as reported in Washington Arbitration Reports in February 2000.
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