Michael Sullivan v. Roger Mann Jr.
Published: Sep. 20, 2001 | Result Date: Mar. 22, 2001 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 98CV19 – $0
Judge
Court
Costilla District
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Patricia Pacey
(technical)
Jon Triano
(medical)
Ralph F. Rashbaum M.D.
(medical)
James Cable
(medical)
Defendant
Gary Hutchinson
(medical)
Facts
On March 17, 1996, Michael O. Sullivan sat in the front seat passenger of his friend's vehicle. They were traveling west on La Veta Pass, Highway 160, in Costilla County when Roger Mann Jr.'s vehicle struck the rear of their vehicle.
Settlement Discussions
There was a $100,000 policy limits demand preceded by a $95,000 statutory offer of settlement. There was a final $50,000 statutory offer of settlement prior to trial.
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged soft tissue injury to the neck, L2, 3, 4 disc fissures and high intensity zones and permanent headaches. Permanent impairment ot the lumbar spine. Pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. The PIP carrier paid $49,000 in medical and rehabilitation expenses and $20,800 in lost wages. Past and future economic losses of $384,000.
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