Deborah Hittle and Wendy Haywood v. Ildefonsa Aranda, et ux.
Published: Aug. 22, 1998 | Result Date: Mar. 5, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 96206434 Verdict – $2,500
Facts
On Sept. 22, 1995, plaintiff Deborah Hittle, a 42-year-old janitor, claimed her vehicle was struck from the rear by the defendant in a low speed collision on the off-ramp from state Route 512 from Interstate 5. The plaintiff was previously involved in two other traumatic events within one year prior to this accident and was undergoing medical and chiropractic treatment for the previous events. The plaintiffs brought this action against the defendants based on negligence.
Settlement Discussions
No settlement discussions were held.
Specials in Evidence
$6,500 - $7,000
Injuries
The plaintiff suffered soft tissue injuries of the neck and back, imposed on pre-existing neck and back problems.
Other Information
Plaintiff Hittle received the reported verdict. The claims of plaintiff Haywood, pro se, were dismissed when she failed to appear for trial. ARBITRATION: An arbitration was held resulting in an award of $12,906. The defendant requested a trial de novo.
Length
three days
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