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

Timothy Blount v. Shaun Arjan Idnani

Published: Oct. 25, 2001 | Result Date: Sep. 5, 2001 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 00CC03372 Verdict –  $7,878

Judge

James P. Gray

Court

Orange Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

John P. Rapillo


Defendant

William R. Lutz


Experts

Plaintiff

David H. Cauble
(medical)

Defendant

P. Douglas Kiester M.D.
(medical)

Facts

The plaintiff's truck was rear ended by the defendant's car. Specifically, the bumper of the
defendant's car impacted the plaintiff's trailer hitch, resulting in $400 in damages.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a C.C.P. Section 998 demand of $9,999. The defendant offered a C.C.P. Section 998 offer of $2,501.

Specials in Evidence

$4618.20 $860

Injuries

Soft tissue, neck and back.

Deliberation

two hours

Poll

6-2 (general verdict). Prior to trial, the parties stipulated to eight-person jury.

Length

1.5 days


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