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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Automobile Accident
Rear End Collision

Maria Rosales v. Jacqueline Siebenthal

Published: May 11, 1996 | Result Date: Mar. 27, 1996 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 165427 –  $0

Judge

Donald E. Rudloff

Court

San Diego Municipal


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Donald L. Stark


Defendant

Craig A. French


Experts

Plaintiff

Joseph Godfrey
(medical)

Defendant

Joseph A. Awad
(technical)

Paul Milling
(medical)

Facts

On February 17, 1994, the plaintiff, Maria Rosales, a 34-year-old house cleaner, was driving her vehicle when it was rear ended by a vehicle operated by the defendant. The defendant admitted liability. The defendant alleged that the impact was minor as the defendantÆs vehicle sustained no property damage and the plaintiff only claimed $200 (approximately) in damage to the rear of her vehicle. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence theories of recovery.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $7,500. The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $500.

Specials in Evidence

$4,280 $12,480

Damages

The plaintiff claimed $200 in property damage and $540 per month in loss of income.

Injuries

The plaintiff alleged that she sustained soft tissue injuries to her neck, mid and lower back as a result of the accident.

Other Information

The verdict was reached approximately one year and three months after the case was filed.

Deliberation

1 hour and 20 minutes

Poll

11-1

Length

3 days


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