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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Automobile Accident
Rear End Collision

George Lach and Michelle Lach v. Terri Jo Lucero

Published: Apr. 27, 1996 | Result Date: Feb. 27, 1996 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 94CV1523 –  $3,600

Judge

Joseph J. Bellipanni

Court

Boulder District


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Robert Ingram


Defendant

William C. Ritter


Experts

Plaintiff

Michael Wertz
(medical)

Defendant

Joyce Wilson
(medical)

J. Tashof Bernton
(medical)

Facts

On August 7, 1992, the plaintiff, George Lach, a 28-year-old mechanical design drafter, was operating his vehicle on West 120th Avenue approaching the I-25 in Boulder County, when his vehicle was rear ended by a vehicle operated by the defendant, Terri Jo Lucero. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence theories of recovery. The plaintiff wife, Michelle Lach, brought this action for property damage and loss of consortium.

Settlement Discussions

Per the defendant, the plaintiffs' last demand before trial was $20,000 and the defendant offered $9,000.

Specials in Evidence

$13,000 $4,124 (George Lach: in excess of benefits available under Reparations Act) $_______ $________

Damages

The plaintiff, Michelle Lach, claimed $600 for property damage and additional sums for loss of consortium.

Injuries

The plaintiff, George Lach, alleged that he sustained a lumbar strain requiring physical therapy and chiropractic treatment as a result of the accident.

Result

The verdict was reached approximately ____ years and ____ months after the case was filed. A settlement conference/arbitration/mediation was held on ___/___/199__ before ______________ (name) of ________________ (affiliation or court) resulting in ____________________.

Other Information

The verdict was reached approximately one year and six months after the case was filed. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: A settlement conference was held in July of 1995, before Richard C. Davidson of Judicial Arbiter Group which did not resolve the case.

Deliberation

2 hours

Poll

not taken

Length

2 days


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