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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Broadside Collision

Kevin Scott v. Jerrod R. Roselieb; Michael Sailing and Allstate Insurance

Published: Oct. 24, 1998 | Result Date: Apr. 24, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 972236479KNT Arbitration –  $7,399

Judge

John Godfrey

Court

King Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Michael Jaeger


Defendant

Martin L. Ziontz

Andrew J. Kinstler


Experts

Plaintiff

Fred Aften
(medical)

Facts

On Sept. 6, 1996, plaintiff Kevin Scott, was stopped for traffic. The plaintiff contended defendant Michael Sailing failed to yield the right-of-way and attempted to cross traffic behind the plaintiff. Defendant Sailing was struck broadside by defendant Jerrod Roselieb's vehicle which pushed both vehicles into the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff brought this action against the individual defendants based on negligence and against Allstate on a UIM claim. Defendant Roselieb was uninsured.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $15,000. Defendant made an offer of $5,000. No offer from defendant Sailing. Defendant Allstate was dismissed because defendant Sailing had adequate insurance to pay the judgment.

Specials in Evidence

$2,100

Damages

The plaintiff claimed $1,800 in property damage.

Injuries

The plaintiff alleged soft tissue injury to the lower back.

Other Information

The award was reached approximately _____ years and ____ months after the case was filed.


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