Raymond Acosta v. David Rutledge, et al.
Published: Sep. 30, 1995 | Result Date: Sep. 11, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 728219 – $50,000
Judge
Court
Orange Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Barry S. Zelner
(Zelner & Karpel)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Michael J. Einbund M.D.
(medical)
Martin Cooper M.D.
(medical)
Defendant
Chadwick E. Smith
(medical)
Facts
On June 21, 1993, Defendant David Rutledge was driving a 1985 Ford Tiempo at approximately 5 to 10 mph when it struck a 1990 Acura in a rear end collision. Plaintiff Raymond Acosta, a 42-year-old unemployed man, was a rear-seat passenger in the Acura and was wearing a seat belt.
Settlement Discussions
Defendant contends he offered $85,000 and Plaintiff demanded $135,000.
Specials in Evidence
$15,000 not claimed $20,000 (per Plaintiff), $50,000 (per Defendant)
Injuries
Plaintiff claimed C5-7 disc herniations, radiculopathy in the arms, requiring future two-level fusion surgery (a recommendation made in March of 1994); and low back pain and discomfort requiring physical therapy.
Other Information
This case was filed on April 14, 1994; one year and five months prior to this result.
Deliberation
4 hours
Poll
10-2
Length
8 days
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