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Personal Injury
Auto v. Pedestrian
Crosswalk

Diane Rose v. Celia Ann Edwards

Published: Jun. 21, 2005 | Result Date: Apr. 14, 2005 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 6321 Verdict –  $55,983

Judge

William Pangman

Court

Sierra Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Alan M. Laskin
(Laskin Balma Attorneys at Law)

Ryan D. Wood


Defendant

David M. Sanders


Experts

Plaintiff

Frank W. Minor
(medical)

Kirk Barry
(technical)

Facts

In February 2004, plaintiff Diane Rose, a 53-year-old pedestrian, was hit by an SUV driven by defendant Celia Edwards in Downieville. The plaintiff was walking along a crosswalk and sorting her mail at the time of the impact.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a C.C.P. Section 998 demand of $29,999; the defendant made a C.C.P. Section 998 offer of $1,001.

Injuries

The plaintiff broke her right leg, requiring a surgical repair.

Result

The jury found Plaintiff 60 percent at fault and Defendant 40 percent at fault.

Deliberation

one hour

Poll

Various

Length

three days


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