Annette Robyn Telles v. Eduardo Martinez, California Boring Inc., and Does 1 to 20
Published: Jan. 21, 2017 | Result Date: Oct. 12, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC549918 Verdict – $50,575
Court
L.A. Superior Torrance
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Garrett Fry
(Belgum, Fry & Van Allen)
Defendant
Robin R. Ivory
(Mark R. Weiner & Associates)
Experts
Plaintiff
Jeffrey Gross
(medical)
Winthrop Smith Ph.D.
(technical)
Defendant
Peter M. Burkhard
(technical)
Richard B. Rhee M.D.
(medical)
Steven J. Nagelberg M.D.
(medical)
Facts
On March 26, 2014, plaintiff Annette Robyn Telles was struck in a collision with defendant Eduardo Martinez at Garey Ave. north of Orange Grove Ave. in Pomona.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant ran a stop sign. Plaintiff claimed the collision caused an aggravation of her preexisting spine injury, left brachial plexus injury that would require surgical intervention, and mild traumatic brain injury.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Liability was not disputed. Defendant contended that the impact was not severe enough to cause the injuries claimed.
Settlement Discussions
$46,000 pre-trial settlement offer made by defendant. $89,999 CCP 998 offer made by plaintiff.
Result
Plaintiff's verdict for $50,575.
Other Information
Plaintiff filed an uncontested post-verdict cost bill of $6,525. Defendant satisfied the full judgment and costs by paying $57,397. FILING DATE: June 26, 2014.
Deliberation
four hours
Length
five days
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