Facts

On Aug. 25, 2013, defendant Daniel Fierro rear-ended a vehicle and pushed it into plaintiff Amanda Bree Barclay's vehicle. The incident occurred on the 91 freeway in Corona.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff claimed she was injured as a result of the collision caused by defendant, and incurred medical bills.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant contended the injuries were minor, plaintiff did not seek care for three 
weeks, did not have much affect on her life, and treatment was minimal and with a three-year gap.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff served a CCP 998 in April 2016, for $8,000. Defendant served a CCP 998 for $5,000.

Specials in Evidence

$1,800 waived

Damages

Plaintiff only claimed non-economic damages, including pain, suffering, inconvenience, and loss of enjoyment of life. The $1,800 in medical expenses was not claimed at trial. Plaintiff asked the jury to award $18,000. Defense asked the jury to award $600-$1,000.

Injuries

Plaintiff, a 35-year-old speech pathologist, sustained soft tissue neck, upper back and left shoulder injuries. Her first treatment was three weeks post-accident. She did not miss time from work. Her treatment included four physical therapy visits in 2013 and then five visits to a chiropractor in 2016.

Result

Plaintiff's verdict for $17,000.

Other Information

Total judgment of $20,260 was paid. This was an Expedited Trial and the first before Judge Ottiolia. MEDIATOR: Susan Nauss. FILING DATE: July 29, 2015.

Deliberation

25 minutes

Poll

6-2

Length

one day