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
Court
Sierra Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Alan M. Laskin
(Laskin Balma Attorneys at Law)
Defendant
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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