Janice Frank v. Tawnya Clark
Published: Feb. 10, 1996 | Result Date: Nov. 6, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CV538707 – $17,000
Judge
Court
Sacramento Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
On February 14, 1993, the plaintiff, Janice Frank, a 53-year-old aircraft worker, was a passenger on a motorcycle driven by Jerald Robinson. The plaintiff was traveling on Third Street as a motorcycle passenger when the defendant, Tawnya Clark, turned onto Q Street and struck the motorcycle. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a $18,000 settlement demand and the defendant made a $10,000 settlement offer.
Specials in Evidence
$3,000 less than $1,000
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged that she sustained aggravation of pre-existing degenerative back condition requiring medication and physical therapy as a result of the accident.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately one year and nine months after the case was filed. The case was arbitrated before Phil Cabe, Esquire on January 4, 1995, resulting in an award in favor of the plaintiff for $18,680 plus costs.
Deliberation
3 hours
Poll
12-0
Length
3 days
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