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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Red Light

Gabriella Arredondo v. Jeffrey Scott Utley

Published: Nov. 30, 2004 | Result Date: Jul. 23, 2004 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 02AS06324 Verdict –  $33,804

Judge

Kenneth L. Hake

Court

Sacramento Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Jonathan G. Stein


Defendant

Carrie Ramage


Experts

Plaintiff

Donald Freeman
(medical)

Charles McCrory
(medical)

Defendant

Jennifer L. Martin
(medical)

Facts

The defendant ran a red light and struck the plaintiff. The plaintiff sustained injuries as a result of the collision and required treatment. The defendant admitted liability but argued that the plaintiff was overtreated and the treatment, in any event, was not related to the accident.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff offered to settle at $15,500. The defendant offered $15,000. A prior arbitration had awarded the plaintiff $26,000.

Specials in Evidence

$11,303

Injuries

The plaintiff injured her neck, mid and low back, shoulder and knees.

Deliberation

four hours

Length

four days


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