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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Left Turn Collision

Angela Rowland; Raymona Rowland, a minor, et al. v. Patricia Campbell

Published: Aug. 29, 1998 | Result Date: Apr. 13, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 962320838SEA Verdict –  $582

Judge

Peter Jarvis

Court

King Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Gary N. Gosanko


Defendant

Michael L. Schrenk


Experts

Plaintiff

Ty Westenhaver
(medical)

Defendant

John J. Quigley
(medical)

Richard Harding
(technical)

Facts

On July 8, 1995, plaintiffs Angela Rowland, a 34-year-old mail carrier, Raymona Rowland, her 12-year-old daughter and Necole Horton, a 15-year-old girl, were traveling on Cherry Street when the defendant attempted to make a left turn at an intersection where no left turn was allowed. The defendant sideswiped the plaintiff's car causing the left front bumper of defendant's car to come in contact with the left rear bumper of plaintiff's car. The plaintiff's car sustained $370 in damages. The defendant's car sustained $165 in damages. The plaintiffs brought this action against the defendant based on negligence. The defendant admitted liability, but disputed the nature and extent of the injuries.

Settlement Discussions

No settlement discussions were held.

Specials in Evidence

$6,425

Injuries

The plaintiff suffered headaches and soft tissue injuries to the neck and back.

Other Information

An arbitration was held before Gene Grantham resulting in an award of $7,875. The defendant requested a trial de novo which resulted in the reported verdict.


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