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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Negligence
Auto v. Motorcycle

Jack Magnan v. Karin Roberson, et al.

Published: May 25, 1996 | Result Date: Feb. 27, 1996 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: CIV153535 –  $0

Judge

William L. Peck

Court

Ventura Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

T. Stephen Corcoran


Defendant

Daniel J. Carobine


Experts

Plaintiff

Richard C. Rosenberg M.D.
(medical)

Defendant

Michael Shlens
(medical)

Facts

On April 10, 1994, the plaintiff, Jack Magnan, a 33-year-old unemployed man, was riding his motorcycle northbound at the intersection of Ventura and Santa Clara Streets in Ventura, California. He alleged that as he was slowing to make a left-hand turn onto Santa Clara Street, his motorcycle was struck from behind by a vehicle operated by the defendant, Karin Roberson. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence theories of recovery.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $21,750. The defendant made a settlement offer of $10,000.

Specials in Evidence

$6,430 $________ $________ $13,000

Injuries

The plaintiff alleged that he sustained shoulder injuries, including a torn rotator cuff, a torn labrum and a loose body in the bursa which will require future surgery as a result of the accident.

Other Information

The verdict was reached approximately eleven months after the case was filed. An arbitration was held on January 5, 1996 before Keith Carter, Esq. resulting in an award to the plaintiff for $3,500. The plaintiff requested a trial de novo.

Deliberation

5 hours

Poll

10-2

Length

4 days


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