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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision

Denika S. Garnet v. AS&D Construction LLC and Charles P. Seehafer

Published: Oct. 3, 1998 | Result Date: Apr. 29, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 97CV4999 Verdict –  $50,000

Judge

Robert S. Hyatt

Court

Denver District


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Scott Jurdem


Defendant

Dawn Mitzner


Facts

On Jan. 18, 1995, plaintiff Denika Garnet, a 20-year-old student, was rear-ended by a vehicle driven by defendant Charles Seehafer when she came to a stop sign in traffic on southbound Interstate-25 at Broadway. At the time of the accident, defendant Seehafer was acting in the course and scope of his employment with defendant AS&D Construction LLC. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendants based on negligence. The defendants denied causation and disputed the extent of plaintiff's injuries.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $15,000. The defendant made an offer of $12,000.

Injuries

The plaintiff suffered soft tissue neck and back injuries.

Other Information

There was a motion for new trial and the case settled May 26, 1998.

Length

two days


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