Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Ciara Vollaro v. Maureen Lispi
Published: Jun. 16, 2012 | Result Date: May 17, 2012 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: NC052344 Verdict – $651,000
Court
L.A. Superior San Pedro
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Martin J. Kaufman
(The Kaufman Law Firm, APC)
Defendant
Laurie R. Harrold
(Mark R. Weiner & Associates)
Facts
Plaintiff was a passenger in a vehicle that was rear-ended by another vehicle. The speed at which the accident occurred was approximately 15 mph.
Contentions
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant denied liability.
Settlement Discussions
Defendant made a statutory offer of $29,000. Plaintiff made a statutory offer of $120,000.
Damages
the damage to the lead vehicle was $2,500.
Injuries
Plaintiff suffered a subluxed rib injury from the collision.
Result
Verdict for Plaintiff in the amount of $661,000, including $500,000 for pain and suffering, plus expert costs in the amount of $60,000.
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