Sonny Namath v. Joel Chlodnik
Published: Oct. 8, 2011 | Result Date: May 24, 2011 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 30-2010-00349617-CL-PA-HLH Verdict – $1,600
Court
Orange Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Eric V. Traut
(Traut Firm)
Defendant
Brian R. Rizzi
(Hartsuyker, Stratman & Williams-Abrego)
Experts
Plaintiff
Todd Simpson
(medical)
Defendant
Michael H. Millar
(medical)
Facts
Sonny Namath was stopped at a red light on June 23, 2009, when his Saturn vehicle was rear-ended by an Infinity sport utility vehicle driven by Joel Chlodnik.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Namath filed suit against Chlodnik, alleging motor vehicle negligence.
DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Chlodnik conceded liability, but disputed Namath's claimed injuries.
Injuries
Namath claimed to suffer soft-tissue injuries to his neck and back, and underwent chiropractic treatment.
Result
The jury awarded Namath $1,600 in past medical expenses.
Deliberation
one hour
Length
two days
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